Altay vs VT-4
Overview
The Altay and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by BMC and Norinco respectively.
The Altay weighs 65.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the VT-4. Top speed is 65 km/h for the Altay vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. Operational range is 450 km for the Altay vs 500 km for the VT-4. The Altay is armed with a MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun.
The Altay has been produced in 7 units vs 120 for the VT-4. Unit cost is $11.75M for the Altay vs $4.9M for the VT-4. The VT-4 entered service 8 years before the Altay (2017 vs 2025).
| Turkish main battle tank, scheduled for 2025 service, manufactured by BMC with seven units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | BMC |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $11.8 million |
| Chinese main battle tank, entered service in 2017, manufactured by Norinco for export. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.10 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.44 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 compared to the VT-4's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
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.