Haluk Görgün, President of Defence Industries, announced: Factory acceptance tests of the 1500 horsepower indigenous BATU engine developed for the ALTAY tank have been successfully completed. Transmission integration is next.
The first serial delivery of Turkey's indigenous Main Battle Tank "New ALTAY" was made to the Turkish Armed Forces on 28 October.
Engine embargoes in the defence industry aim to slow down Turkey's defence industry, but Turkish engineers are turning these obstacles into opportunities.
BMC managed to remain at the top of the Turkish Defense Industry Land Vehicles Exports in 2023 as well.
Domestic and national engines developed and produced by Turkish engineers.
Aselsan has shared test footage of the Active Protection System AKKOR, the main protection system of the new ALTAY tank.
The new Altay tank was delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces for the completion of its tests.
The "New ALTAY" tank, the new version of the Altay Tank, Turkey's national tank project, was introduced.
At the event showcasing the driving capabilities of armored vehicles produced by BMC, the final version of the Altay Tank was displayed.
The FNSS SAMUR mobile floating assault bridge successfully transported an ALTAY tank with its dual transport team during tests.
Ismail Demir, head of the Defense Industry, announced that the mass production process for the Altay Tank has begun.