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Altay vs Ariete 2

Altay vs Ariete 2 at a glance — weight 65,000 vs 54,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 65 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Altay main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Altay
Ariete 2 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 2
Specifications
Altay Ariete 2
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer BMC Consorzio Iveco-Fiat
Number produced 7 units 90 units
Estimated unit price $11.8 million $2.9 million
Combat weight 65.0 tons 54.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Length 10.30 m 9.67 m
Width 3.90 m 3.61 m
Height 2.60 m 2.50 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Altay Ariete 2
Main armament MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station equipped with 12.7 mm / 7.62 mm machine gun 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds)
Engine BMC Power BATU V12 4-short stroke, 12-cylinder water-cooled diesel, 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Altay's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 2's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Ariete 2's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Ariete 2 require?
Both the Altay and Ariete 2 require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the Ariete 2 at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Ariete 2?
The Ariete 2 has been produced in greater numbers with 90 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Ariete 2?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Ariete 2 carries 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.