ASCOD

The ASCOD family of vehicles redefines tracked mobility and protection. It is built to meet the needs of modern armed forces for all roles and missions around the globe.

Vehicle Concept

Versatile

The ASCOD is a versatile tracked land platform for all current and future theaters of operations. Its modular architecture, build on a common base platform, ensures maximum adaptability and scalability.

Vehicle Concept

Versatile

Powerful

ASCOD vehicles provide exceptional performance, high agility, and best-in-class protection. Mission-tailored equipment is fully integrated into the vehicle system.

Combat Ready

Thanks to the proven, modular ASCOD design and a high-capacity infrastructure with an experienced workforce as well as resilient supply chains, GDELS is able and ready to satisfy customer needs quicker.

One Platform, All Roles

In use with several NATO and partner nations, the ASCOD combines unmatched mobility and protection with an adaptable multi-role platform design.

Modularity
Common Base Platform

The ASCOD’s flexible and modular design makes it fit for any mission and environment. The robust common base platform design is scalable for gross vehicle weights of 30 to 45 tons. This guarantees affordability, growth potential and tactical mobility in any weight class.

Mobility
Superior Performance in Every Terrain

The ASCOD is designed to master complex terrains and challenging conditions to accomplish the most demanding combat missions.

Power packs of 530 to 800 kW, seven wheel stations for steel or rubber tracks, and the patented self-adjusting track-tensioner ensure operational success in even the harshest environments, from the arctic to the hottest deserts. . The ASCOD complies with STANAG 2832 requirements for road and rail transport and can be airlifted in A400M and C-17.

Survivability
Protected against Multiple Threats

Integrated protection includes highest levels of STANAG-certified armor and mine protection, explosion suppression, and CBRN filtration. Further, optional enhancements include TROPHY or other, customer-specified soft- and hard-kill active protection systems as well as counter-IED and counter-UAV systems.

Payload
Flexibility for Innovation

The ASCOD's outstanding extra payload of up to 10 tons is the flexible answer to all mission needs.

	ASCOD
Max. Weight	up to 45 t, depending on version
Payload	up to 10 t
Crew	3+8 in IFV configuration
Engine	up to 1100 hp (810 kW)

The generous payload reserve allows for the integration of additional mission equipment, add-on protection, and the incorporation of the latest technologies throughout the whole life cycle. The ASCOD accommodates a crew of up to 3+8 soldiers in the IFV/APC variant.

Support

Availability at All Times

The GDELS offer includes a comprehensive service portfolio throughout the whole service life of every system – ensuring high operational availability at minimum life cycle cost.

Inherent Maintainability
Our offer includes an all-encompassing service portfolio throughout the entire operating life of every system – ensuring high operational availability at minimum life cycle cost.
Training
We facilitate the qualification of operators, mechanics, and instructors – from hands-on training sessions to realistic simulators.
On-Site Support
Our technicians support your fleet on-site wherever you operate it – at home and abroad.
Tools & Spares
We provide all the necessary tools, test equipment, and spare parts according to your needs.

Learn more about our Integrated Logistics Support.