ASCOD 2
| ASCOD 2 | |
|---|---|
ASCOD 2 IFV demonstrator in 2019 | |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Place of origin | Austria and Spain |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Used by | See Operators# |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | GDELS SBS |
| Developed from | ASCOD |
| Developed into |
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| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Up to 45.0 tonnes (99,200 lb) |
| Armor | Rolled steel armour options for ERA and composite armour |
| Engine | MTU engines up to 1,100 PS (810 kW) |
| Payload capacity | Up to 10.0 tonnes (22,000 lb) |
| Suspension | Torsion bars and Piedrafita rotary dampers models AR01 and AR02. |
The ASCOD 2 (Austrian Spanish Cooperation Development 2), also known as the ASCOD SV (Special Vehicle) is an evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle with an increased weight capacity, and a more evolutive platform.
When initiated, this programme was focused on creating export opportunities.