A video published this week shows in detail the new factory, which is responsible for the series production of the main fighting armor Altay, one of the greatest projects in the Turkish defense industry.
The recordings show the modern facility, which was built from BMC in the special organized industrial zone for aerospace in Ankara (HAB), in which industrial robots and automated systems are used from body production to the final assembly line.
+ See the factory video and take a look behind the scenes of the Altay tank production.
The complex extends over 555,000 m² with the possibility of an extension of a further 150,000 m² and houses both BMC Defense, responsible for armored production and BMC Power, which the National Drive Unit develops.
According to the official schedule, the first deliveries of the Altay-T1 begin in 2025 with 3 units and will reach a total of 85 tanks by 2028. The Altay-T2 version will be produced from 2028, with another 165 vehicles.
Features of the Altay tank
The Altay is the first main struggle for the new generation to be completely developed in Turkey. Developed in order to meet the requirements of modern combat conditions, the vehicle combines superior firepower, advanced armor and high mobility in different use scenarios.
The existing systems were significantly optimized in the T1 version, while the future T2 will contain additional innovations and technological improvements.
The Turkish armed forces currently operate foreign models such as Leopard 2A4, Leopard 1, M60TM, M60A3 and M48A5T2, manufactured in the USA and Germany. Among them, Leopard 2A4 and M60TM are considered the most modern on duty.
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