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Altay vs Type 100

Altay vs Type 100 at a glance — top speed 65 vs 80 km/h, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

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🇹🇷 AltayFull specs
Specifications
Altay Type 100
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer BMC Baotou Tank Plant
Number produced 7 units -- units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 450 km -- km
Length 10.30 m -- m
Width 3.90 m -- m
Height 2.60 m -- m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Altay Type 100
Main armament MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon Autoloaded 105mm main gun
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial machine gun
Engine BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp
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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.
How many crew members do the Altay and Type 100 require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Type 100.
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.