M2010
Amphibious armored personnel carrierFielded 2010Pending verification
Land ForcesPRK
Length 6.5 m
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAmphibious armored personnel carrier
Date of introduction2010
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Automotive performance
Protection
Hull ArmorThe hull is completely welded and its shape is almost identical to that of the BTR-80, from which it derives with rear engine compartment, central troop transport compartment, and front driving compartment. The differences that can be notedMed[1]
Turret ArmorAs far as protection is concerned, the hull and turret are made of laminated steel plates welded together and the resistance is roughly comparable to that of the original BTR-80A, with protection from 12.7 mm bullets fired at 100 meters on Med[1]
Smoke Equipment3 x smoke launchers per side. These are mounted on supports welded to the sides of the turret and used to mask the vehicle from the enemy.Med[1]
Armament
Secondary armamentThe secondary armament consists of a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. This is a tank version of the Type 82, a licensed variMed[1]
Variants
M2010 IIThe M2010 II is a version with some upgrades that has been seen in some later parades. This vehicle, with an unknown official designation, is nicknamed M2010 II 8×8. This vehicle has a modified engine bay and exhaust sys[1]
M2018There is an ATGM carrier version, known by the US DoD as the M2018. These are M2010 6x6s equipped with a giant turret armed with 8 ATGMs. This anti-tank system is similar to the Chinese AFT-10 or the Israeli Pereh. Analy[1]
M2020 ATGMPresented at the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea on 10th November 2020.[1]
M2020 Mobile Gun System (MGS)Presented at the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the Workers’ Party of Korea on 10th November 2020.[1]
The M2010 North Korean Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is a derivative of the BTR-80A with major modifications made to suit the needs of the Korean People’s Army – Ground Force.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- M2010 North Korean Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import