A video released this week provides a detailed look inside the new factory responsible for the mass production of the ALTAY main battle tank, one of Turkey’s largest defense industry projects.
The footage showcases the modern facility built by BMC at the Ankara Aerospace and Aviation Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (HAB), where industrial robots and automated systems are employed from hull construction to final assembly.
+ Watch the video of the factory and see behind the scenes of ALTAY tank production.
The complex spans 555,000 m², with an additional 150,000 m² available for expansion, and houses both BMC Defense, in charge of tank production, and BMC Power, responsible for developing the indigenous BATU powerpack.
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According to the official schedule, the first ALTAY-T1 deliveries will begin in 2025 with 3 units, reaching a total of 85 tanks by 2028. Production of the ALTAY-T2 variant is set to begin in 2028, with an additional 165 vehicles to be delivered.
ALTAY Tank Features
The ALTAY is the first next-generation main battle tank developed entirely in Turkey. Designed to meet the demands of modern warfare, the vehicle combines superior firepower, advanced armor protection, and high mobility across diverse operational scenarios.
In the T1 version, existing systems underwent significant optimizations, while the future T2 will integrate additional innovations and technological upgrades.
Currently, the Turkish Armed Forces operate foreign-made models such as the Leopard 2A4, Leopard 1, M60TM, M60A3, and M48A5T2, manufactured in the United States and Germany. Among them, the Leopard 2A4 and M60TM are considered the most modern in service.
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