Altay vs Type 100
The Altay and the Type 100 are both Main Battle Tanks. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 80 km/h for the Type 100. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the Type 100 carries a Autoloaded 105mm main gun.
| 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 |
| The Type 100 (ZTZ-100) is a Chinese main battle tank introduced in 2019, primarily serving as a high-mobility armored platform distinguished by its integrated active protection system. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 65.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp |
| Main armament | Autoloaded 105mm main gun |
| Secondary weapon | QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or Type 100?
The Type 100 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Type 100?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Type 100's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Type 100?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 100's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Type 100?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Type 100's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Type 100 require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 100's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Type 100?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Type 100 carries Autoloaded 105mm main gun as its main armament.