28.10.2025 17:56
The domestically produced new generation Altay Tank has officially entered the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces. The national tank, which has undergone its first test drive, received great acclaim for its performance.
The delivery ceremony attended by President Erdoğan officially handed over the new generation ALTAY Tank to the Turkish Armed Forces. The tank, developed with domestic capabilities, captivated the audience with its first test drive, performance, and agility.
NATIVE POWER: MAIN WEAPON SYSTEM SIGNED BY MKE
Designed with all the needs of the modern battlefield in mind, the ALTAY stands out with its 120 millimeter 55 caliber main weapon system. The system produced by MKE can use ammunition compatible with NATO standards and offers an effective range of up to 3,000 meters. The main weapon system, capable of firing 6 rounds per minute, is made of special alloy steel.
THE SPIRIT OF THE 57TH REGIMENT IN AUXILIARY WEAPON
The 'PMT 76/57T' machine gun integrated into the ALTAY takes its name from the 57th Regiment, which wrote a legend in Çanakkale. The system developed by MKE engineers provides a high hit rate with a firing capacity of 950 rounds per minute. Weighing approximately 12 kilograms, the gun constitutes the auxiliary firepower of the tank.
SUPERIOR PROTECTION AND POWER WITH ASELSAN TECHNOLOGY
Within the scope of the ALTAY Serial Production Project Subsystems Contract carried out with BMC, ASELSAN provides advanced mission equipment for 251 tanks. Equipped with high firepower, survivability capability, and protection technologies, the ALTAY has been developed in full compliance with modern combat conditions. The ALTAY Tank, which drew attention with its superior performance and maneuverability during its first test drive, once again showcased the level Turkey has reached in the defense industry.