28.10.2025 16:56
The weapon systems of the Altay tank, produced by Turkish engineers and set to enter inventory today, have been designed to meet the needs of modern warfare. The machine gun, developed in honor of the 57th Regiment of Çanakkale, stands out with its high firing capability, while the tank will hit its targets using MKE ammunition.
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The first delivery of the ALTAY Tank Project, developed to meet the Turkish Armed Forces' main battle tank needs with domestic capabilities, will take place today at a ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
MEETING ALL THE NEEDS OF MODERN BATTLEFIELDS
According to a written statement from MKE; the Altay tank, developed considering all the needs of modern battlefields, has a 120 mm 55 caliber Main Armament System, a total length of 7118 mm, and weighs 3 tons 103 kilograms. The weapon system, compatible with NATO standards, can fire 6 rounds per minute and has a range of 3,000 meters. The main armament system, made of special alloy steel, can operate under harsh climatic conditions.
The 'Turret Coaxial Auxiliary Weapon System PMT 76/57T (7.62 mm)' machine gun integrated into the Altay also features a unique design by MKE engineers. Named in honor of the 57th Regiment, which wrote a legend in Çanakkale, the weapon system stands out with its high accuracy and superior capabilities. The machine gun, weighing approximately 12 kilograms, can fire 950 rounds per minute.
ALTAY WILL STRIKE WITH MKE AMMUNITION
The Altay tank, with a capacity to carry 40 rounds of ammunition, will strike designated targets on the battlefield with 120 mm tank ammunition produced by MKE. As part of the Altay tank project, various amounts of 'Main Armament System' and 'Coaxial Auxiliary Weapon' have been delivered to the contractor company BMC by MKE so far. Not only the production and delivery of the high-tech weapon systems to be integrated into the tanks but also the technical support processes are carried out by MKE.
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