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Altay vs M1 Abrams

Altay vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 72 km/h, range 450 vs 426 km, crew 4 vs 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).

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Specifications
Altay M1 Abrams
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer BMC General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 7 units 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million $8.5 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 450 km 426 km
Length 10.30 m 9.77 m
Width 3.90 m 3.66 m
Height 2.60 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Altay M1 Abrams
Main armament MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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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?
Both the Altay and M1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
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.