Image source: Photo: KCNA
One of the tank innovations of last year was an improved version of the North Korean "Armata" - the main battle tank "Cheonma-2", also known by the designation M2020.
The updated model was demonstrated at the exhibition "Development of National Defense - 2024" held in November in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang. The event was attended by the leader of the state, Kim Jong-un.
Judging by the photographic materials provided by the KCNA agency, the designers significantly strengthened the protection of the tower, on which they installed an active protection system.
Image source: Photo: KCNA
The location of the rotary launchers, as well as radar antennas and special integrated sensors, indicates the available capabilities to destroy enemy kamikaze drones and anti-tank guided missiles flying up to the tank.
Earlier, footage of KAZ tests conducted at the test site appeared on the Network. Currently, only a few countries have their own similar systems, North Korea is one of them.
Image source: Photo: KCNA
The tank has elements of an optoelectronic suppression system that detects the operation of laser rangefinders and exposes an aerosol curtain.
Earlier it was reported that a new armored vehicle manufacturing plant has been built in the DPRK, which is expected to produce the improved Cheonma-2.
Roman Katkov
