Altay vs T-64
The Altay and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 500 km for the T-64. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 59 years before the Altay (1966 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or T-64?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or T-64?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and T-64 require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and T-64?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.