During a visit to the enterprise, the chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Kim Jong-un, stressed that the replacement of outdated armored vehicles of the army with the latest models was a priority in strengthening the armed forces, reports autocareone.com.
An important achievement was the creation of an integrated transmission that increases the maneuverability and driving qualities of the tank. In addition, innovative systems of active and passive protection, as well as electronic warfare systems have been introduced, which significantly increases the combat effectiveness and survivability of equipment.
Tianma 2 is a modernized version of the Chonma 2 tank first introduced in 2020, and shows a noticeable resemblance to modern Western main battle tanks such as the German Leopard 2.
Tianma 2 is also notable for being the first tank of the DPRK to integrate a machine-gun, which reduced its crew from four to three people and increased the rate of fire. The tower is equipped with modular composite armor with improved protection against kinetic and cumulative shells, and the body is covered with rocket explosive armor and mesh to protect against reactive grenades.
Particular attention was paid to the integration of an active protection system similar to the Israeli Trophy APS, including radar sensors for detecting and intercepting enemy anti-tank missiles and shells. Also on the tower there is a remote-controlled combat module with a large-caliber machine gun of 12.7 mm and launchers of anti-tank guided missiles, and a system for combating drones is located on the roof of the tower.
Tianma 2 is equipped with panoramic sights for the commander and gunner, which significantly improves the view and accuracy of the target destruction.
According to experts, the mass production of this tank will allow the DPRK to decommission the outdated T-55, T-62 and Pokpung 2 by significantly increasing the combat potential of its armored forces.
An important achievement was the creation of an integrated transmission that increases the maneuverability and driving qualities of the tank. In addition, innovative systems of active and passive protection, as well as electronic warfare systems have been introduced, which significantly increases the combat effectiveness and survivability of equipment.
Tianma 2 is a modernized version of the Chonma 2 tank first introduced in 2020, and shows a noticeable resemblance to modern Western main battle tanks such as the German Leopard 2.
Tianma 2 is also notable for being the first tank of the DPRK to integrate a machine-gun, which reduced its crew from four to three people and increased the rate of fire. The tower is equipped with modular composite armor with improved protection against kinetic and cumulative shells, and the body is covered with rocket explosive armor and mesh to protect against reactive grenades.
Particular attention was paid to the integration of an active protection system similar to the Israeli Trophy APS, including radar sensors for detecting and intercepting enemy anti-tank missiles and shells. Also on the tower there is a remote-controlled combat module with a large-caliber machine gun of 12.7 mm and launchers of anti-tank guided missiles, and a system for combating drones is located on the roof of the tower.
Tianma 2 is equipped with panoramic sights for the commander and gunner, which significantly improves the view and accuracy of the target destruction.
According to experts, the mass production of this tank will allow the DPRK to decommission the outdated T-55, T-62 and Pokpung 2 by significantly increasing the combat potential of its armored forces.