Altay vs VT-4
Altay vs VT-4 at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 70 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).
Specifications
|
Altay |
VT-4 |
| Origin country |
🇹🇷 Turkey |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Main battle tank |
Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer |
BMC |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
7 units |
120 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$11.8 million |
$4.9 million |
| Combat weight |
65.0 tons |
52.0 tons |
| Maximum speed |
65 km/h |
70 km/h |
| Operational range |
450 km |
500 km |
| Length |
10.30 m |
10.10 m |
| Width |
3.90 m |
3.44 m |
| Height |
2.60 m |
2.40 m |
| Crew |
4 |
3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Altay |
VT-4 |
| Main armament |
MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon |
ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon |
Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun |
1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
| Engine |
BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) |
VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
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Which is faster, the Altay or VT-4?
The VT-4 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 VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or VT-4?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the VT-4's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or VT-4?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the VT-4's 10.10 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and VT-4 require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the VT-4.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or VT-4?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the VT-4 at $4.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or VT-4?
The VT-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and VT-4?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.
