Songun-ho MBT
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
The Songun-ho (named after the 'Military First' policy) is North Korea's newest and most advanced main battle tank, publicly unveiled during military parades since 2020. The design features a large turret, apparent ERA coverage, and what appear to be active protection systems based on parade imagery. The Songun-ho represents a significant aesthetic advancement in North Korean tank design. However, its actual technological capabilities, production numbers, and real combat effectiveness cannot be independently verified.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 (estimated) |
|---|---|
| weight | ~50 tonnes (estimated) |
| main_gun | 125mm+ smoothbore (estimated) |
| protection | ERA and claimed active protection systems |
Operators
- North Korea
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