Altay vs Sabra
| 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 |
| Israeli tank, approximately 400 built, based on the M60 Patton chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 48 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.63 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 908 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 3 M-240 7.62mm machine guns (10,000 rounds each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Altay or Sabra?
The Altay is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Sabra's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Altay or Sabra?
The Sabra has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the Altay's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the Altay or Sabra?
The Altay is heavier at 65.0 tons combat weight compared to the Sabra's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Altay or Sabra?
The Altay is longer at 10.30 meters compared to the Sabra's 9.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Altay and Sabra require?
Both the Altay and Sabra require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Altay or Sabra?
The Sabra has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 7 units of the Altay.
What are the main armaments of the Altay and Sabra?
The Altay is armed with MKE 120 MM 55C 120 mm smoothbore cannon while the Sabra carries 1 IMI 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun as its main armament.