ASCOD 2 vs Iveco MTV: Specs Compared

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AArmoured vehicles

ASCOD 2

evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle

Iveco MTV — licensed reference photograph

BArmoured vehicles

Iveco MTV

Infantry mobility vehicle

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Ministerie van Defensie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ · Modified

First system

Second system

Measured figures

Head to head

9 of 29 rows sourced on both sides

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5.9m

Length

All recorded figures & sources

5.9 m

Length

Single source

5,900 mm (230 in)^[source]

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2.43mwithout mirrors

Width

All recorded figures & sources

Configuration

Details

ASCOD 2 and Iveco MTV configuration
Specification	ASCOD 2	Iveco MTV
Crew	—	Iveco variant: 1 driver + up to 7 pax Hardtop: 2 crew + 2 pax Softtop: 2 crew + 2 pax Utility: 2 Ambulance: 2 crew + 2 injured Military police: 2 + 6^[source]
Type	Armoured fighting vehicle^[source]	Infantry mobility vehicle^[source]
Place of origin	Austria and Spain^[source]	Italy^[source]
In service	2023–present^[source]	2024–present^[source]

Manufacturer	GDELS SBS^[source]	Iveco Defence Vehicles^[source]

Developed from	ASCOD^[source]	—

Developed into	Sabrah light tank GD Ajax GD Griffin M10 Booker Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas^[source]	—

Variants	See variants^[source]	See variants^[source]

Armor	Rolled steel armour options for ERA and composite armour^[source]	—

Payload capacity	Up to 10.0 tonnes (22,000 lb)^[source]	Payload: > 2.0 t (4,400 lb) Towing capacity: 3.5 t (7,700 lb)^[source]

Suspension	Torsion bars and Piedrafita rotary dampers models AR01 and AR02.^[source]	—

Role	evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle^[source]	—

Source measurement	Engine: MTU 8V 199T21, 600 kilowatts (820 PS)^[source]ASCOD 2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Mass: 38.0 tonnes (83,800 lb) (growth capacity up to 42.0 tonnes (92,600 lb))^[source]ASCOD 2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Donar, a 155mm self-propelled howitzer using the ASCOD 2 chassis as a base, and the Artillery Gun Module of KMW, that reuses most weapon systems of the PzH 2000 , but automates it. This prototype was used for mobility testing and firing trials in Germany.^[source]ASCOD 2 · History / Early demonstrators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Elbit Systems UT30 Mk2, a remote turret (contract April 2025): Mk44 Bushmaster II autocanon with a 30 mm caliber (30×173mm) Iron Fist hard-kill active protection system Option considered for an anti-tank guided missile , the Spike LR2 which is already integrated with the turret on the Romanian Piranha V IFV.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / ASCOD Hunter / Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage This variant is equipped with the same engine as the ASCOD VCI/C Fase II, which is the MTU 8V199 TE20 that has a power of 721 PS (530 kW). This variant received the new local transmission, the SAPA SG850 which was initially planned for the VCI/C Fase II, but it wasn't ready back then. The vehicle can reach a weight of 35 t (77,000 lb) in mission, with up to 13 t (29,000 lb) of mission equipment.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Spanish Army variants / VCZ Castor; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Combat support: PP (portapersonal) , an APC DCC (defensa contracarro) , an anti-tank defence vehicle PC (puesto de mando) , a command post vehicle OAV (observador avanzado) , a forward artillery observer vehicle PM (mortera pesado de 120 mm) , a 120 mm mortar carrier (potentially the ASCOD equipped with the Escribano GMOS mortar turret) Sapper (VCZ Castor)^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Spanish Army variants / VAC (Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage GDELS SBS presented this variant at Eurosatory 2018. It is an ASCOD 2 with a gross weight of 42 t (93,000 lb) equipped with the turret Hitfact 120mm from Leonardo . The turret is armed with a smoothbore tank gun of 120mm L/45 by Leonardo, a 7.62×51mm NATO coaxial machine gun, a 7.62×51mm NATO pintle-mounted gun, and a remote weapon station on the roof equipped with a 12.7×99mm NATO heavy machine gun. The tank gun is coupled to a fire control system with a laser range finder, enabling precise shooting in movement.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD 2 MMBT (medium main battle tank); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage This bridge layer system was presented at IDET 2019 in Brno.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD 2 – Cobra bridge layer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage This vehicle is designed with a rear platform for mission modules. Examples of applications include the Artillery Gun Module (Nemesis howitzer), the IRIS-T SLS Mk4 launchers , the Skorpion 2 mining system, and many other applications are expected to be offered. The ASCOD HMC is built on a common 'rolling chassis' with the heavy version of ASCOD and so shares commonality in the lower hull, running gear, power pack, electronic architecture, and electrical equipment. Additionally, the ASCOD HMC's rear flat payload area enables compatibility with palletised loads and 10 ft ISO containers.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD Heavy Mission Carrier; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Over 300 personnel were injured and this resulted in claims for compensation against the MoD.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / British Army – Ajax SV; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The ASCOD 2 variant is a light tank (30 tons), equipped with a turret made and installed by Elbit Systems (105 mm L/52 rifled gun with an auto-loader). The production of the chassis took place in Spain with GDELS - SBS .^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / Philippine Army variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Engine: MTU 8V199 TE23 , with 1,100 PS (810 kW)^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / NEMESIS howitzer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Turret / armament: Gun: Rheinmetall 155mm L/52 Fire rate: > 8 per minute Gun elevation: -2.5° to + 65° Azimuth: 360° at full charge Range: 40 km (25 mi) with HE base bleed rounds 54 km (34 mi) with Vulcano 155 Ballistic Extended Range (BER) 70 km (43 mi) with Vulcano 155 Guided Long Range (GLR) Payload: 30 fused rounds 144 modular charges MRSI for up to 5 rounds Shoot on the move capability, and shoot and scoot.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / NEMESIS howitzer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Brazilian Army is looking for a modern tank (light or main battle tank ) and an infantry fighting vehicle. The ASCOD 2 is in the competition, and the base base is offered in several options: Light tank: ASCOD 2 120mm (a Spanish prototype of light tank) IFV: an ASCOD 2 with a turret with a 35mm canon.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of the ASCOD 2 / Potential operators / sales; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Romania was looking to replace its MLI-84 in two phases.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of the ASCOD 2 / Failed bids; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage One of the requirements mentioned that the system has to be capable to be used in anti-ship operations, with moving targets. The other requirement included a barrel of 155mm L/47 to L/52 with a 40 km range minimum with base-bleed munitions.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / Failed bids; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

Source measurement

Engine: MTU 8V 199T21, 600 kilowatts (820 PS)^[source]ASCOD 2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Mass: 38.0 tonnes (83,800 lb) (growth capacity up to 42.0 tonnes (92,600 lb))^[source]ASCOD 2 · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Donar, a 155mm self-propelled howitzer using the ASCOD 2 chassis as a base, and the Artillery Gun Module of KMW, that reuses most weapon systems of the PzH 2000 , but automates it. This prototype was used for mobility testing and firing trials in Germany.^[source]ASCOD 2 · History / Early demonstrators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Elbit Systems UT30 Mk2, a remote turret (contract April 2025): Mk44 Bushmaster II autocanon with a 30 mm caliber (30×173mm) Iron Fist hard-kill active protection system Option considered for an anti-tank guided missile , the Spike LR2 which is already integrated with the turret on the Romanian Piranha V IFV.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / ASCOD Hunter / Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

This variant is equipped with the same engine as the ASCOD VCI/C Fase II, which is the MTU 8V199 TE20 that has a power of 721 PS (530 kW). This variant received the new local transmission, the SAPA SG850 which was initially planned for the VCI/C Fase II, but it wasn't ready back then. The vehicle can reach a weight of 35 t (77,000 lb) in mission, with up to 13 t (29,000 lb) of mission equipment.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Spanish Army variants / VCZ Castor; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Combat support: PP (portapersonal) , an APC DCC (defensa contracarro) , an anti-tank defence vehicle PC (puesto de mando) , a command post vehicle OAV (observador avanzado) , a forward artillery observer vehicle PM (mortera pesado de 120 mm) , a 120 mm mortar carrier (potentially the ASCOD equipped with the Escribano GMOS mortar turret) Sapper (VCZ Castor)^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Spanish Army variants / VAC (Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

GDELS SBS presented this variant at Eurosatory 2018. It is an ASCOD 2 with a gross weight of 42 t (93,000 lb) equipped with the turret Hitfact 120mm from Leonardo . The turret is armed with a smoothbore tank gun of 120mm L/45 by Leonardo, a 7.62×51mm NATO coaxial machine gun, a 7.62×51mm NATO pintle-mounted gun, and a remote weapon station on the roof equipped with a 12.7×99mm NATO heavy machine gun. The tank gun is coupled to a fire control system with a laser range finder, enabling precise shooting in movement.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD 2 MMBT (medium main battle tank); only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

This bridge layer system was presented at IDET 2019 in Brno.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD 2 – Cobra bridge layer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

This vehicle is designed with a rear platform for mission modules. Examples of applications include the Artillery Gun Module (Nemesis howitzer), the IRIS-T SLS Mk4 launchers , the Skorpion 2 mining system, and many other applications are expected to be offered. The ASCOD HMC is built on a common 'rolling chassis' with the heavy version of ASCOD and so shares commonality in the lower hull, running gear, power pack, electronic architecture, and electrical equipment. Additionally, the ASCOD HMC's rear flat payload area enables compatibility with palletised loads and 10 ft ISO containers.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Variants / Prototypes / ASCOD Heavy Mission Carrier; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Over 300 personnel were injured and this resulted in claims for compensation against the MoD.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / British Army – Ajax SV; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The ASCOD 2 variant is a light tank (30 tons), equipped with a turret made and installed by Elbit Systems (105 mm L/52 rifled gun with an auto-loader). The production of the chassis took place in Spain with GDELS - SBS .^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / Philippine Army variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Engine: MTU 8V199 TE23 , with 1,100 PS (810 kW)^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / NEMESIS howitzer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Turret / armament: Gun: Rheinmetall 155mm L/52 Fire rate: > 8 per minute Gun elevation: -2.5° to + 65° Azimuth: 360° at full charge Range: 40 km (25 mi) with HE base bleed rounds 54 km (34 mi) with Vulcano 155 Ballistic Extended Range (BER) 70 km (43 mi) with Vulcano 155 Guided Long Range (GLR) Payload: 30 fused rounds 144 modular charges MRSI for up to 5 rounds Shoot on the move capability, and shoot and scoot.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / NEMESIS howitzer; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Brazilian Army is looking for a modern tank (light or main battle tank ) and an infantry fighting vehicle. The ASCOD 2 is in the competition, and the base base is offered in several options: Light tank: ASCOD 2 120mm (a Spanish prototype of light tank) IFV: an ASCOD 2 with a turret with a 35mm canon.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of the ASCOD 2 / Potential operators / sales; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Romania was looking to replace its MLI-84 in two phases.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of the ASCOD 2 / Failed bids; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

One of the requirements mentioned that the system has to be capable to be used in anti-ship operations, with moving targets. The other requirement included a barrel of 155mm L/47 to L/52 with a 40 km range minimum with base-bleed munitions.^[source]ASCOD 2 · Operators of derivatives of the ASCOD 2 / Failed bids; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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Country of origin	Spain^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 2, row 3, cell 3; revision 1375892810; retrieved 2026-10-01	—

Designer	—	Iveco Defence Vehicles^[source]

No. built	—	200 (as of October 2024, with a total of 1,185 on order)^[source]

Main armament	—	Hardtop: FN deFNder RCWS equipped with an FN MAG ( 7.62×51mm NATO ) Softtop variant, manned ring mount with optionally: M2 Browning ( 12.7×99mm NATO HMG ) H&K GMG ( 40×53 mm HV , AGL ) Spike LR / LR2 ( ATGM )^[source]