ASCOD 2

Tracked Armored Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

ASCOD 2

Designation

ASCOD 2

Alternate Designation

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Equipment Type

Tracked Armored Vehicles

Manufacturer

General Dynamics European Land Systems

Date of Introduction

2024

Description

The General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) ASCOD 2 is a 35-ton second generation of the ASCOD tracked vehicle family equipped with rubber tracks to decrease the noise and vibration levels. Besides, ASCOD 2 features improved survivability through an innovative mine protection solution, superior mobility on and off-road, increased ergonomics and crew comfort. Its carries a crew of three-man (gunner, driver and commander) plus seven fully equipped infantrymen along with a roof-mounted Lemur 12,7mm remote weapon station. Its mine protection system, compliant with NATO STANAG 4569 standard, combines advanced construction design and innovative shock-attenuation devices. The ASCOD 2 was unveiled in June 2014 at the Eurosatory exhibition, Paris, France.

Ground Specifications

Crew 3

Mobility Type Tracked

Main Weapon 12.7 millimeter (13mm)

Overview (Deagel)

Group Tracked Armored Vehicles

Status Active

Origin Austria

Contractor General Dynamics European Land Systems

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) March 2024

Total Production 86

Specifications (Deagel)

Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 12.7 millimeter

Mass — Combat Weight 35,000 kilogram

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Weapon Stations: Lemur (1)

Variants

Variant 1 ASCOD

Variant 2 Ajax

Variant 3 Atlas

Variant 4 Apollo

Variant 5 Ares

Variant 6 Athena

Variant 7 Argus

Variant 8 ASCOD 2

Variant 9 ASCOD Sabrah

Details

Country of Origin Austria

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000405

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

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Height

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Weight

35000 kg

Operators (2)

Latvia

Philippines

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