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Altay vs Type 10

Altay vs Type 10 at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 70 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

Altay main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Altay
Type 10 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 10
Specifications
Altay Type 10
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer BMC Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 7 units 117 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million $11.3 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Length 10.30 m 9.49 m
Width 3.90 m 3.24 m
Height 2.60 m 2.30 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner and driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Altay Type 10
Main armament MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon Japan Steel Works 120 mm L/44 calibers-long smoothbore cannon with automatic loader
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun Type 90 12.7 mm machine gun
Engine BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) 4-stroke 22.6-litre diesel V8 MHI 8VA34WTK 1,200 hp/2,300 rpm
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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.