Altay vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Altay and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Altay is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Altay and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.