A video published this week shows in detail the new factory responsible for the production in series of the main combat chariot Altay, one of the largest projects in the Turkish defense industry.
The images reveal the modern installation built by BMC in the organized industrial zone specialized in aviation and aerospace of Ankara (HAB), where industrial robots and automated systems are used, from the manufacture of the shell to the final assembly line.
+ Watch the factory video and discover behind the scenes of the Altay tank production.
The complex covers 555,000 m², with the possibility of extension of an additional 150,000 m², and shelters both BMC Defense, responsible for the production of the tank, and BMC Power, in charge of the development of the Batu national motorcycle group.
According to the official calendar, the first Altay-T1 deliveries will start in 2025 with 3 units, and the total will reach 85 tanks by 2028. The Altay-T2 version will be produced from 2028, with 165 additional vehicles.
Characteristics of the Altay tank
Altay is the first new generation main combat tank developed entirely in Türkiye. Designed to meet the requirements of modern combat, the vehicle combines superior firepower, advanced shielding and great mobility in different operational scenarios.
In the T1 version, existing systems have received significant optimizations, while the future T2 will integrate additional innovations and technological improvements.
Currently, the Turkish armed forces use foreign models such as Leopard 2A4, Leopard 1, M60TM, M60A3 and M48A5T2, manufactured in the United States and Germany. Among them, Leopard 2A4 and M60TM are considered the most modern in service.
Source and images: X @Savunmasanayist. This content was created with the help of the AI and reread by the editorial team.
