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Pokpung-ho MBT
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Pokpung-ho ('Storm Tiger') is North Korea's most capable domestically produced tank, based on the T-72 chassis with locally developed improvements. Introduced in the early 2000s, it features a 125mm smoothbore gun with autoloader, claimed ERA protection, and limited active protection. Some variants reportedly can fire anti-tank guided missiles through the barrel. The actual combat performance is unknown as the type has never been tested in real conflict, and avionics quality is assessed as well below Russian or Chinese equivalents.
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Pokpung-ho MBT - Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
ADVANTAGES
- Most modern indigenous tank with T-72-based chassis
- 125mm gun with autoloader
- ERA and active protection elements (claimed)
- Can reportedly fire barrel-launched ATGMs
DISADVANTAGES
- Actual combat performance completely unknown
- Limited production numbers compared to Chonma-ho
- Avionics and night fighting capability likely well below peer standards
- International parts and technology embargo limits development
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW3
WIDTH3.5 M
ENGINEDiesel ~780 Hp (Estimated)
LENGTH9.5 M
WEIGHT44 Tonnes
MAIN GUN125mm Smoothbore (T-72 Derived)
MAX SPEED60 Km/H
SECONDARY ARMAMENT12.7mm And 7.62mm Machine Guns, ATGM Capability (Claimed)
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Endurance figures for sustained blue-water operations are solid, though replenishment cycles still constrain operational planning.