ASCOD vs BMP-3
The ASCOD and the BMP-3 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics and Kurganmashzavod respectively. The ASCOD weighs 28.0 tons vs 18.7 tons for the BMP-3. Top speed is 72 km/h for the ASCOD vs 72 km/h for the BMP-3. The ASCOD is armed with a 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2, while the BMP-3 carries a 100 mm 2A70 cannon. The ASCOD has been produced in 373 units vs 2,000 for the BMP-3. Unit cost is $9M for the ASCOD vs $3.2M for the BMP-3. The BMP-3 entered service 15 years before the ASCOD (1987 vs 2002).
| Austrian APC/AFV, entered service in 2002, manufactured by General Dynamics with 373 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9 million |
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 million |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 9.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.64 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) |
| Main armament | 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 |
| Secondary weapon | FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Combat weight | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the ASCOD's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and BMP-3 require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the BMP-3's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The ASCOD is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and BMP-3?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the BMP-3 carries 100 mm 2A70 cannon as its main armament.