Altay vs M1A1 Abrams
The Altay and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun. The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams.
| 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 |
| American main battle tank, built in over 9,200 units, manufactured by General Dynamics Corp. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 9,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 63.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 465 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.83 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.65 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or M1A1 Abrams?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 63.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or M1A1 Abrams?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the M1A1 Abrams's 9.83 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the Altay and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and M1A1 Abrams?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.