Otokar Completes Development Of Altay Tank, Waits On Government's Next Move
November 11 2016
Turkish defense firm Otokar says it has completed the seven-year prototype development program for the indigenous Altay main battle tank, reports the Dogan News Agency.
The company will launch production of 250 tanks as soon as it receives the go-ahead from Turkish authorities, said top Otokar officials.
At that point, the firm will be able to start series production in 18-22 months, said Ali Koc, the chairman of Otokar.
Otokar developed the Altay with South Korean...
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