The Altay tank is equipped with a 120 mm L55 smoothbore main gun and the Volkan II Fire Control System. This system offers a high probability of hitting targets accurately on the first shot. The tank's hydropneumatic suspension system allows for automatic track tensioning and leveling, enhancing its maneuverability in various terrains. The Altay Tank is equipped with reactive and composite armor systems, offering maximum protection at minimum weight. Additionally, it incorporates the AKKOR Active Protection System for hybrid defense.

Production Program and History

Program Initiation and Development: Named after Fahrettin Altay, commander of the 5th Cavalry Corps during the Turkish War of Independence, the Altay Tank is produced by BMC Tank and New Generation Vehicles Directorate. The production contract, signed in 2018, involves delivering 250 tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces.

Historical Development: The project, which started in 1996, saw the design and prototype production tender in 2007. The mass production tender was won in 2018, and by 2023, two tanks were produced for testing.

Technical Specifications

Mobility: A maximum speed of 65 km/h and an off-road speed of 45 km/h. Capabilities to traverse 1.2 m of shallow water and 4 m of deep water.

Firepower: Capability to fire laser-guided missiles, hunter-killer capability, and automatic target tracking.

Protection (Bekā): Indigenous armor system, high mine protection, active protection system.

Auxiliary Systems: Tank driver vision system, close-range surveillance system.

Command and Control: Multi-band digital joint radio, tank command control communication information system.

Developed and Integrated Systems

Developed Systems: Ballistic protection/armor system, advanced fire control system, tank driver vision system, new-generation internal communication system.

Newly Integrated Systems: Active protection system, new power group, tank crew training module.

Indigenized Systems: Reducer, track, carrier roller, ammunition rack, turret ring gear.