9/21/2023 0 Comments Turkish main battle tank![]() ![]() ![]() Otokar collaborated with several other Turkish companies, such as Aselsan, Roketsan, MKEK and Havelsan, as well as Hyundai Rotem from South Korea, which provided design assistance and technology transfer. ![]() The project was awarded to Otokar, a Turkish company that specializes in military vehicles, as the main contractor and designer. The Altay tank project was initiated in 2008 by the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, with the aim of developing a modern and indigenous tank that could replace the aging fleet of Leopard 2A4 and M60T tanks. The tank is named after General Fahrettin Altay, who led the 5th Cavalry Corps during the Turkish War of Independence. The tank is based on the South Korean K2 Black Panther design, but with several modifications and improvements to suit the Turkish operational requirements and environmental conditions. The Altay main battle tank is a new generation of Turkish armored vehicle that is expected to enter service with the Turkish army in 2023. The tests of the tank are expected to be completed in 2024 with mass production expected to begin in 2025. Turkish Land Forces are expected to take delivery of the first two Altay main battle tanks for testing next month. ![]()
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