The capabilities of the Cheonma-2 would seem to be leaps and bounds over the Chonma-ho series of tanks that were based on the T-62, which North Korea began to produce in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Pyongyang, a long-time ally of Russia, showcased various machines during the event, including the main battle tank, Chonma-216 and the ... older Songun-915 (Pokpung-ho) model—a reproduction ...