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Land ForcesNorth Korea

Cheonma-2

Main battle tankFielded 2020Pending verification
Land ForcesPRK
Cheonma-2
Photo: Арт123ПК · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeMain battle tank
Date of introduction2020
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNorth Korea's military industryMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power1,200 hpMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe front of the tank is protected by composite armor, which is a combination of materials designed to provide better protection than traditional steel.Med[1]
Applique ArmorAvailableMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorThe Cheonma-2 is equipped with ERA panels that are arranged in rows along the sides of the tank to provide enhanced protection against anti-tank guided missiles and other threats.Med[1]
Active Protection SystemAPS Launchers and GL6-type active protection system.Med[1]
Summary

The Cheonma-2 North Korean Main Battle Tank (MBT)is North Korea's latest main battle tank (MBT), unveiled in 2020 and named the M2020 by foreign observers before being officially designated the Cheonma-2 in 2024.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. Cheonma-2 North Korean Main Battle Tank (MBT), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)