Altay vs K2 Black Panther
| 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 |
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 million |
| Combat weight | 65.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.30 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther 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 K2 Black Panther?
The Altay has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the Altay's 10.30 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and K2 Black Panther require?
The Altay requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Altay or K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is more expensive at approximately $11.8 million per unit compared to the K2 Black Panther at $8.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and K2 Black Panther?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the K2 Black Panther carries 1 120mm gun as its main armament.