The Altay tank project, in which national resources and opportunities were used, was designed in relation to the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) needs.Turkey has successfully completed the test of its first-ever nationally developed 1,500-horsepower engine, BATU, that will power various armored vehicles and tanks, Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries head Ismail Demir announced on Twitter. The Altay Project 2nd Period Mass Production Project involves the mass production of 250 tanks and their integrated logistical support activities. Otokar, in accordance with the “Modern Tank Production Project with National Opportunities – 1st Period Turkish Main Combat Tank Design and Prototype Production Main Agreement” signed with the SSM in 2008, has completed the development process and prototype production. The mass production of the Altay tank is among the main agenda items in Otokar’s future goals. The final offer included the mass production of 250 Altay tank units and their integrated logistic support operations, according to the statement. Saying that a number of Otokar products have already been in use by NATO and United Nations forces, Görgüç noted: “We believe that Altay will attract attention from other countries following the start of its mass production, even paving the way for production possibilities in other countries with the participation of Turkey’s allies in the project.” As the maker of the 100 percent indigenous battle tank, we are ready for the job with our human resources, experience and know-how,” said Otokar CEO Serdar Görgüç, adding that the company also eyed meeting similar needs for Turkey’s friendly and allied counties in the future. “Following our initial offer in January, we submitted our final offer early today upon the request by the SSM.
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