The Altay is Turkey’s next-generation main battle tank, designed to deliver superior firepower, advanced armor protection and high mobility on modern battlefields. Built to meet the needs of both urban operations and conventional warfare, Altay enhances the effectiveness of ground forces with its modular armor structure, advanced fire-control systems and strong survivability features. Its primary mission is to provide maximum durability under harsh conditions while elevating Türkiye’s armored warfare capacity to contemporary standards.

Technically, the Altay is equipped with a 120 mm L/55 smoothbore main gun, an advanced stabilization system, thermal imaging units, a laser rangefinder and a modern fire-control computer, enabling highly accurate shots even while on the move. The modular composite armor provides customizable protection against various battlefield threats, while active protection systems offer an additional shield against anti-tank missiles and rockets. Weighing around 65 tons, the Altay is powered by a high-horsepower engine that delivers strong acceleration and mobility across challenging terrain. A digital crew cockpit, enhanced situational awareness sensors and NATO-standard electronic systems make the Altay a fully modern and highly capable main battle platform.