Altay vs Challenger 2
Overview
The Altay and the Challenger 2 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Vickers Defense Systems respectively.
The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 75.0 tons for the Challenger 2. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 59 km/h for the Challenger 2. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 550 km for the Challenger 2. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Challenger 2 carries a L30A1 120 mm rifled gun.
The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 447 for the Challenger 2. Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $5.32M for the Challenger 2. The Challenger 2 entered service 27 years before the Altay (1998 vs 2025).
| Turkish main battle tank, scheduled for 2025 service, manufactured by BMC with seven units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $11.8 million |
| British main battle tank, entering service in 1998, with 447 units manufactured by Vickers Defence Systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Vickers Defense Systems |
| Number produced | 447 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5.3 million |
| Combat weight | 65.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.30 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) |
| Main armament | MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon |
| Secondary weapon | Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 75.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 59 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 13.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) |
| Engine | Perkins CV-12 Condor 12-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | L30A1 120 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm coaxial L94A1 chain gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Altay is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Challenger 2's 59 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is heavier at 75.0 tons combat weight compared to the Altay's 65.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 is longer at 13.50 meters compared to the Altay's 10.30 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Challenger 2 require?
The Challenger 2 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader–operator, driver) compared to the Altay's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the Challenger 2 at $5.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Challenger 2?
The Challenger 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 447 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Challenger 2?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Challenger 2 carries L30A1 120 mm rifled gun as its main armament.