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evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle
ASCOD 2 is a evolution of the ASCOD armoured vehicle originating in Austria and Spain. It was built by GDELS SBS.
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Armoured fighting vehicle
Austria and Spain
2023–present
See Operators#
GDELS SBS
ASCOD
Sabrah light tank GD Ajax GD Griffin M10 Booker Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas
See variants
Up to 45.0 tonnes (99,200 lb)
Rolled steel armour options for ERA and composite armour
MTU engines up to 1,100 PS (810 kW)
Up to 10.0 tonnes (22,000 lb)
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.
Engine: MTU 8V 199T21, 600 kilowatts (820 PS)
Mass: 38.0 tonnes (83,800 lb) (growth capacity up to 42.0 tonnes (92,600 lb))
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
This bridge layer system was presented at IDET 2019 in Brno.
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.
Over 300 personnel were injured and this resulted in claims for compensation against the MoD.
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 .
Engine: MTU 8V199 TE23 , with 1,100 PS (810 kW)
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.
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.
Romania was looking to replace its MLI-84 in two phases.
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.
ASCOD 2 Spain Infantry fighting vehicle ASCOD 2 Hunter 0 (84 on order) In 2024, Latvian Ministry of Defense made a decision to acquire ASCOD 2 to replace the CVR(T). In January 2025, Latvia signed €373 million contract for 42 vehicles. In June 2025, another 42 vehicles were ordered. The deliveries will begin in 2026 and will complete in 2027.
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 45,000 kg | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 45,000 kg | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 45,000 kg | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 45,000 kg | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |