The Pokpung-Ho Tank M-2002 is a North Korean Main Battle Tank (MBT).
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The Pokpung-Ho Tank M-2002 is a main battle tank (MBT) of North Korea. Pokpung-Ho or “Storm Tiger Model” in Korean, was designed by Second Machine Industry Bureau and produced by Ryu Kyong-su Tank Factory (estimates at year 1992). Western sources codenamed it M-2002, since it made public trials only in 2002. It borrows design concepts from Communist tanks like T-62, T-72, Type 88 and the Chonma-Ho. It is equipped with a 115mm main gun, a 14.5mm anti-aircraft gun and a regular 7.62mm heavy machine gun. It runs at 60 kilometers per hour top speed, an operational range of 500 kilometers and a V12 diesel engine with 1000 hp.
Pokpung-Ho Tank M-2002 | North Korea
| • Weapons Base Power Stats | Pokpung-Ho Tank M-2002 | |
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| Country: | North Korea |
| Produced: | 1992 |
| Maker: | Ryu Kyong-su Tank Factory |
| Length: | 7 meters |
| Width: | 3.5 meters |
| Height: | 2.2 meters |
| Speed: | 60 kilometers per hour |
| Range: | 370-500 kilometers |
| Weight: | 44.3 tons (48.8 US Short Tons) |
| Armor: | Composite ERA 500mm |
| Weapon A: | 115mm 2A20 |
| Weapon B: | 7.62mm PKT MG (1x) |
| Weapon C: | 14.5mm KPVT AA MG (1x) |
| Engine: | 1000 shp V12 cylinder Diesel |
| Power: | Not Known |
| Crew: | 4 |
| Cost: | Not Known |
| Status: | Active |
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