M-2018 IFV
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
The M-2018 is North Korea's latest domestically produced infantry fighting vehicle, publicly revealed in the 2018 military parade. It represents a progression from the M-2010 APC with improved armor and weapons integration. The vehicle appears to feature a turret with autocannon armament and potentially ATGM launchers. Like most North Korean domestically produced equipment, actual performance data is unknown and its claimed capabilities cannot be independently verified.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 + 6-8 troops (estimated) |
|---|---|
| armament | 30mm+ autocannon (estimated), possible ATGM launchers |
| protection | Claimed improved over M-2010 |
Operators
- North Korea
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