Altay vs Leopard 2
| 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 |
| German main battle tank, entering service in 1979, manufactured by Krauss-Maffei with over 3600 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced | 3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price | $29 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 | 62.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 340 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.97 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.76 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 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 Leopard 2?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Leopard 2?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 2's 62.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Leopard 2?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Leopard 2's 9.97 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Leopard 2 require?
Both the Altay and Leopard 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Altay at $11.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,600 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Leopard 2?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.