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The Tianma-2 is said to be a upgraded version of the Cheonma-2 tank featuring a new active protection system similar to the Chinese GL-6 active protection system used on upgraded ZTZ99a tanks. [23] [24] The Tianma-2 featured new modular composite blocks on the turret. Other features included a left positioned driver seat instead of a centered ...
The Ch'ŏnma (Chosŏn'gŭl: 천마; Hanja: 天馬 meaning 'Pegasus'), often inaccurately referred to as Chonma-Ho, is one of North Korea's secretive indigenous main battle tank designs. The tank is also known by the name of 천리마 전차 (千里馬 or the "Chollima Tank") [citation needed]. The Ch'ŏnma is based on the Soviet T-62. There are ...
North Korean copy of the AKM. [2]: A-77 Standard issue among North Korean infantry and being slowly supplanted by the Type 88 or 98. [3] Sniper rifles Mosin–Nagant Soviet Union: Fitted with a telescopic sight. [2]: A-81 [4] [22] Machine guns DP-28 Soviet Union China: DPM, Chinese Type 53, and RP-46 variants used by the KPA. [2]: A-85 [3]
Light tanks such the PT-85, Model 1981 "Shin'heung" (Rise) is a North Korean produced amphibious light tank, based on the lengthened VTT-323 APC chassis, its resemblance to the PT-76 tank is vague, although the Korean light tank is clearly inspired by the Russian one that is still in service with their army. [16]
The 2020 Cheonma-2 MBT prototype has the Bulsae-3 as secondary armament. It is said to be reversed engineered Soviet/Russian 9K111 Fagot or 9M133 Kornet missiles. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] However, the diameter of the ATGM launchers appears to be 150 mm like the 9M133, rather than 120 mm of the 9K111 and may thus have a higher penetration.
Pages in category "Main battle tanks of North Korea" ... Cheonma-2; Chonma-ho; P. Pokpung-ho This page was last edited on 7 October 2012, at 13:49 ...
The tank may incorporate technology found in the T-62, T-72, and Ch'onma-ho MBTs. [ 7 ] [ 4 ] Outside parties codename the tank M-2002 because the tank went through performance trials on February 16, 2002 (therefore being officially confirmed by outside sources), although the tank may have been in existence since 1992.
Cheonma-2: 2020 North Korea: 9 First seen during the 75th anniversary of the Worker's Party military parade. Initially given the unofficial name "M2020" by South Korean media. Its design resembles the American M1 Abrams, Russian T-14 Armata and the Iranian Zulfiqar. It is equipped with composite armour and possibly an autoloader.