Altay vs M1 Abrams
The Altay and the M1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and General Dynamics Corp. respectively. The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 66.8 tons for the M1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 72 km/h for the M1 Abrams. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 426 km for the M1 Abrams. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the M1 Abrams carries a 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds). The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 10,300 for the M1 Abrams. Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $8.5M for the M1 Abrams. The M1 Abrams entered service 45 years before the Altay (1980 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 |
| American main battle tank, first fielded in 1980, with over 10,300 units manufactured. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Corp. |
| Number produced | 10,300 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 66.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 426 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW) |
| Main armament | 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the Altay's 65.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the M1 Abrams's 9.77 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and M1 Abrams require?
The M1 Abrams requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the Altay's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the M1 Abrams at $8.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and M1 Abrams?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.