A video released this week shows in detail the new factory responsible for the series production of the main tank Aldey, one of the largest projects in the Turkish defense industry.
The images reveal the modern factory built by the BMC in the organized industrial area specialized in aviation and space of Ankara (Hab), where industrial robots and automated systems are used, from the production of the body to the final assembly line.
+ Watch the video of the factory and discover the behind the scenes of the car’s carrier production.
The complex occupies 555,000 m², with the possibility of expansion of further 150,000 m², and houses both BMC Defense, in charge of the production of the chariot, and BMC Power, responsible for the development of the National Motopropulsor group Batu.
According to the official calendar, the first deliveries of the Altay-T1 will begin in 2025 with 3 units, and will reach a total of 85 floats by 2028. The Altay-T2 version will be produced starting from 2028, with the supply of another 165 vehicles.
Characteristics of the Altay Carro
Altay is the first main generation main tank developed entirely in Türkiye. Designed to meet the needs of modern combat, the vehicle combines upper fire power, advanced armor and high mobility in different operational scenarios.
In the T1 version, existing systems have received significant optimizations, while the future T2 will integrate further innovations and technological improvements.
Currently, the Turkish armed forces operate foreign models such as Leopard 2A4, Leopard 1, M60TM, M60A3 and M48A5T2, produced in the United States and Germany. Among these, the Leopard 2A4 and the M60TM are considered the most modern on duty.
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