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Altay vs Type 10

Overview

The Altay and the Type 10 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.

The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the Type 10. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 70 km/h for the Type 10. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 500 km for the Type 10. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Type 10 carries a Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader.

The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 117 for the Type 10. Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $11.3M for the Type 10. The Type 10 entered service 13 years before the Altay (2012 vs 2025).

Altay

Turkish main battle tank, scheduled for 2025 service, manufactured by BMC with seven units built.
Profile of Altay
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer BMC
Number produced 7 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million
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Type 10

Japanese main battle tank, entering service in 2012, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Profile of Type 10
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 117 units
Estimated unit price $11.3 million
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Altay

Combat weight 65.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 65 km/h ◉
Operational range 450 km ◉
Length 10.30 m ◉
Width 3.90 m ◉
Height 2.60 m ◉
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

Type 10

Combat weight 48.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 70 km/h ◉
Operational range 500 km ◉
Length 9.49 m ◉
Width 3.24 m ◉
Height 2.30 m ◉
Crew 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
Engine 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
Main armament Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Altay or Type 10?
The Type 10 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 Type 10?
The Type 10 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Type 10?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 10's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Type 10?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Type 10's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Type 10 require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 10's 3 (commander, gunner and driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Type 10?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the Type 10 at $11.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Type 10?
The Type 10 has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Type 10?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Type 10 carries Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader as its main armament.

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