ANKARA, Turkey — Private sector armored vehicles manufacturer Otokar, maker of Turkey's first new-generation main battle tank, the Altay, has revealed the urban operation version of the same tank, designed for asymmetrical warfare.
The Altay-AHT was showcased at the IDEF'17 defense and aerospace show in Istanbul on May 9-12.
“In response to hybrid and asymmetrical threats and conditions where unconventional forces and methods are employed spreading more widely, we designed Altay-AHT [to] meet future needs of Turkish Armed Forces, and [this new tank] will have high export potential," said Serdar Gorguc, Otokar’s general manager.
Altay-AHT tank Otokar
The tank is equipped with a directional dozer blade that can be operated by the driver.
Photo Credit: Otokar
Otokar designed prototypes for the Altay, which previously passed field and acceptance tests. The Turkish government will decide this year whether it will sign a serial production contract with Otokar for the Altay or launch competition for the contract.
Otokar developed the Altay-AHT on the Altay’s hull and turret platform in five months. The new version features a different armor system, mission equipment and a suspension with torsion bars.
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