The ammunition is stowed in the turret bustle with blow out panels on the roof. It is fitted with a muzzle reference system, a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. “Work on the Altay project began in August 2008 at the Otokar factory.”Īltay is equipped with a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun. It was developed by Aselsan, which has partnered with STM, the software division of SSM, for developing the command, control and information systems. The tank uses an advanced computerised Volkan-III modular (or National Cannon Fire Control System for Naval Platforms (TAKS)) fire-control system (FCS). It also has seven tracked wheels and a longer hull. It has a re-designed Turkish turret and heavier armour than the K2. The gunner sits on the same side as the commander but in a more forward and lower position.Īltay has the stronger chassis characteristics of the K2 Black Panther MBT. The loader sits on the left side of the turret, while the commander sits on the right side of the turret. The power pack is placed in the rear, driver seating in the front, as well as a fighting compartment in the middle. Altay main battle tank design and featuresĪ 3D image of Altay was revealed to the public in August 2010.

Turkey owns the design and intellectual property rights. The successful testing of the prototypes was concluded by early 2017. Altay uses the technology systems developed for the South Korean K2 MBT by Hyundai Rotem. Otokar developed four prototypes for testing. Work on the Altay project began in August 2008 at the Otokar factory and was completed in 2016. The $500m contract includes design, development and integration of Altay, as well as the qualification of the tank through prototypes and testing.

Turkey main battle tank