Outside parties codename the tank M-2002 because the tank went through performance trials on February 16, 2002 (therefore being officially confirmed by outside sources), although the tank may have been in existence since 1992.
Pihak luar memberi codename tank M-2002 karena tangki pergi melalui uji kinerja pada 16 Februari 2002 (oleh karena itu secara resmi dikonfirmasi oleh sumber-sumber luar), meskipun tank mungkin telah ada sejak tahun 1992.