Image source: Photo: KCNA
The North Korean Chonma 2 tank, after refinement, ceased to resemble the T-14 Armata and began to resemble Western models more.
Judging by the photos taken during the visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the enterprise where armored vehicles are manufactured, the turret design of the newest version of the combat vehicle has been improved, it has become even more protected, not only in the frontal part, but also in the roof area.
Image source: Photo: KCNA
The experience of military conflicts in recent years, including military conflicts, has demonstrated the need for active protection systems on armored vehicles capable of shooting down, for example, attacking unmanned aerial vehicles. The fact that there is a working KAZ in this country became known two years ago, and now it has been installed on a real car.
Image source: Photo: KCNA
The published message from the KCNA agency stated that the high-tech and reliability of the heavy-duty engine project had been confirmed, thereby creating a reliable guarantee of mass production. According to experts, we can talk about a 1,500 hp power plant. It was demonstrated earlier. Considering that the mass of the Chonma 2 can exceed 55 tons, it will really need such an engine.
Image source: Photo: KCNA
It is curious that in one of the photos you can see several tanks with longer than usual gun barrels: there is an assumption that this was done using Photoshop, however, it is possible that, according to the experience of their own, where our tanks often hit from closed positions with indirect fire, the North Koreans decided to give the new tanks the opportunity play the role of well-protected self-propelled artillery installations.
We will probably see if this is the case at the military parade to be held in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang.
Roman Katkov
