HAVELSAN is expanding Türkiye’s armored forces training capabilities with advanced simulation systems designed for the ALTAY Main Battle Tank. Developed in coordination with the Turkish Land Forces’ training institutions, the system integrates classroom instruction, mock-up simulators, and VR laboratories into a unified training ecosystem.
The simulation architecture combines physical tank components with virtual and augmented reality environments, enabling realistic operational, maintenance, and fault-handling exercises. Multi-camera classroom setups allow instructors to monitor several training sessions simultaneously. The curriculum covers user operation, maintenance, emergency responses, and mission-based scenarios, focusing on Fire Control, Communications, and Command-and-Control systems.
The Virtual Maintenance and Fault Simulation System models the tank’s electrical and cabling systems in 3D, allowing trainees to identify malfunctions and perform digital troubleshooting. Using virtual tools, participants can simulate maintenance tasks and gain familiarity with internal subsystems not easily visible in real tanks.
A central feature of the program is the Live Turret Training Model, one of Türkiye’s first large-scale dynamic training platforms. Incorporating real turret and hull components with an indigenous motion system, it replicates field conditions while enabling repetitive use without mechanical wear.
HAVELSAN will deliver 94 training products across 44 types in 10 batches, with the first batch due by late 2025 and full delivery expected within three years. The company’s approach emphasizes sustainable, scalable, and user-oriented training designed to meet both national and international requirements.
Through the ALTAY simulation program, HAVELSAN aims to enhance operational readiness while reducing the costs associated with live training. The system aligns with global trends toward digitalized defense training, providing armed forces with safer, more efficient, and cost-effective preparation for modern armored warfare.
