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What is ALTAY?
Turkey's national main battle tank — BMC-led programme with ASELSAN/Roketsan subsystems.
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Sponsor · ASELSAN
Quick specs
| Prime contractor | BMC |
|---|---|
| Class | Main battle tank |
| Operator (target) | Turkish Land Forces |
ALTAY Main Battle Tank
ALTAY is Turkey's national main battle tank (MBT) programme with BMC as prime contractor. ASELSAN fire control, Roketsan ammunition and MKE integration form the domestic ecosystem.
Engine and transmission supply has been a recurring programme challenge; serial production and delivery timelines should be followed via SSB announcements.
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What is ALTAY?
Turkey's indigenous main battle tank development programme.
Is ALTAY in service?
Serial production and fielding are progressing; check latest delivery news.