Altay T1
Main battle tankFielded 2024Pending verification
Land ForcesTUR
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction2024
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Automotive performance
TransmissionS&T Dynamics EST15K automatic transmission. The EST15K automatic transmission has a single-stage, three-element torque converter with six forward and three reverse gears.Med[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe hull and turret of the Altay tank are constructed from rolled homogeneous steel, which is supplemented with composite armor to protect against ballistic threats. Roketsan was subcontracted to develop this armor system, ensuring it is moMed[1]
Turret ArmorGiven the perceived increase in threats from top-attack anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), it is reported that the turret roof armor of the new Altay has been designed to address these concerns. However, BMC has not disclosed specific detaiMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorRoketsan has developed an explosive reactive armor (ERA) system to protect the Altay from chemical energy threats. This system minimizes collateral damage and is designed for easy removal or addition. The rear and rear sides of both the hulMed[1]
Active Protection SystemActive protection for the Altay tank is provided by the Aselsan Akkor hard- and soft-kill system. The various components of the Akkor Active Protection System (APS) are managed by a centralized control unit and displayed on an internal screMed[1]
Camouflage SystemThe new Altay, developed by BMC, can be equipped with a TDU Defense Systems Mobile Camouflage System (TM-MCS). This camouflage netting is designed to decrease the likelihood of the vehicle being detected by reconnaissance and surveillance sMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentIn addition to the main gun, the vehicle is equipped with a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun (MG) mounted to the left of theMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemEach member of the crew has access to the Battle Management System (BMS), which is believed to be the main battle tank (MBT) variant of the BATUR system developed by Aselsan. In Turkish, the system is referred to as Tank Komuta Kontrol MuhaMed[1]
Variants
Altay T2The Altay T2 is the second production version of the Altay tank. While it will maintain the conventional layout of the Altay T1, it will feature upgraded armor and an isolated magazine for the main gun ammunition to enha[1]
Altay T3The Altay T3 is the third iteration of the Altay MBT series. Unlike its predecessors, it will have an unmanned turret with a bustle-mounted autoloader. This will reduce the crew complement and increase the platform's sur[1]
The Altay T1 is the first production-standard version of the Turkish Main Battle Tank (MBT). It features a conventional Western MBT design, with a crewed turret that houses a manually-loaded 120 mm smoothbore main gun positioned centrally on the vehicle, while the powerpack is located at the rear.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- Altay T1 Turkish Main Battle Tank, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)