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Altay vs Bani Hashim Karrar

Overview

The Altay and the Bani Hashim Karrar are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex respectively.

The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 51.0 tons for the Bani Hashim Karrar. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 70 km/h for the Bani Hashim Karrar. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 550 km for the Bani Hashim Karrar. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Bani Hashim Karrar carries a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun.

The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 800 for the Bani Hashim Karrar. The Bani Hashim Karrar entered service 5 years before the Altay (2020 vs 2025).

Turkish main battle tank, scheduled for 2025 service, manufactured by BMC with seven units built.
Profile of Altay
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer BMC
Number produced 7 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million
Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex.
Profile of Bani Hashim Karrar
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex
Number produced 800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 65.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h
Operational range 450 km
Length 10.30 m
Width 3.90 m
Height 2.60 m
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 51.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 9.78 m
Width 3.70 m
Height 2.50 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander and gunner)
Engine 1000 hp diesel
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon coaxial 7.62mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Altay or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar 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 Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Bani Hashim Karrar's 51.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Bani Hashim Karrar's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Bani Hashim Karrar require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Bani Hashim Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Bani Hashim Karrar carries 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.