Altay vs M4 Sherman
The Altay and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. At 65.0 tons, the Altay is 2.0x the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| 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 medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 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 | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or M4 Sherman?
The Altay is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or M4 Sherman?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or M4 Sherman?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or M4 Sherman?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Altay's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and M4 Sherman?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.