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| Specification | ASCOD 2 | Škoda Scala |
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| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Austria and Spain[source] | — |
| In service | 2023–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Operators#[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | GDELS SBS[source] | Škoda Auto[source] |
| Developed from |
Width
Single source1,793 mm (70.6 in)[source]
Up to
Single sourceUp to 45.0 tonnes (99,200 lb)[source]
MTU engines up to
Single sourceMTU engines up to 1,100 PS (810 kW)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
ASCOD[source] |
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| Developed into | Sabrah light tank GD Ajax GD Griffin M10 Booker Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas[source] | — |
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| Variants | See variants[source] | — |
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| Armor | Rolled steel armour options for ERA and composite armour[source] | — |
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| Payload capacity | Up to 10.0 tonnes (22,000 lb)[source] | — |
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| Suspension | Torsion bars and Piedrafita rotary dampers models AR01 and AR02.[source] | — |
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| Role | evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle[source] | — |
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| 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 | — |
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| Production | — | February 2019 – present[source] |
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| Assembly | — | Czech Republic: Mladá Boleslav[source] |
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| Designer | — | Oliver Stefani, Petr Matušinec, Dalibor Pantůček, Karl Neuhold, Martin Paclt[source] |
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| Class | — | Small family car ( C )[source] |
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| Body style | — | 5-door hatchback[source] |
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| Layout | — | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive[source] |
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| Platform | — | Volkswagen Group MQB A0[source] |
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| Related | — | Škoda Kamiq Skoda Fabia Mk4 Volkswagen T-Cross Volkswagen Polo Mk6 Volkswagen Virtus SEAT Ibiza Mk5 SEAT Arona[source] |
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| Engine | — | Petrol : 1.0 L 95 TSI I3 1.0 L 115 TSI I3 1.5 L 150 TSI Evo I4 1.6 L 110 MPI I4 Diesel : 1.6 L 95 TDI I4 1.6 L 115 TDI I4 Petrol / CNG : 1.0 L 90 G-Tec I3[source] |
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| Transmission | — | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DSG[source] |
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| Wheelbase | — | 2,649 mm (104.3 in)[source] |
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| Curb weight | — | 1,192–1,339 kg (2,628–2,952 lb)[source] |
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| Predecessor | — | Škoda Rapid Spaceback[source] |
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