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Altay vs K2 Black Panther

Altay vs K2 Black Panther at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 55,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 70 km/h, range 450 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Altay main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Altay
K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
Specifications
Altay K2 Black Panther
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer BMC Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced 7 units 440 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 430 km
Length 10.30 m 10.80 m
Width 3.90 m 3.60 m
Height 2.60 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Altay K2 Black Panther
Main armament MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon 1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun K-6 12.7mm machine gun
Engine BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) Diesel Engine with 1500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Altay's 10.30 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and K2 Black Panther require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther has been produced in greater numbers with 440 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the K2 Black Panther carries 1 120mm gun as its main armament.