The Turkish Defence Industry Agency (SSB) announced the start of serial production of Altay tanks.
Of the first batch of 250 Altay tanks to be produced, 85 will use South Korean power systems, while 165 will use Turkish-designed and developed engine and transmission systems.
Türkiye will use South Korean systems as an interim solution until Turkish engines and drivetrains are developed.
Altay is a modern battle tank equipped with powerful armament, including a 120 mm 55 caliber main gun, a remote weapon station with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun.
Designed by Türkiye, Altay weighs 65,000 kg and has an operational range of 500 km.
The tank is equipped with a 360-degree situational awareness system that provides a comprehensive and detailed view of its surroundings.
With the ceremony held on April 23, 2023, the first 2 New ALTAY Tanks were delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces to be used in qualification tests.
Within the scope of the project, the ALTAY Tank has been renewed in accordance with the conditions of the modern combat environment since its first prototype. many subsystems have been indigenized.
Türk Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı (SSB) Altay tanklarının seri üretimine başlandığını açıkladı...
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