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ASCOD vs BMP-3

ASCOD vs BMP-3 at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 18,700 kg, top speed 72 vs 72 km/h, crew 3 + 8 passengers vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats).

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🇦🇹 ASCODFull specs
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Specifications
ASCOD BMP-3
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Armoured fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics Kurganmashzavod
Number produced 373 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $9 million $3.2 million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 18.7 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range -- km 600 km
Length 9.50 m 7.14 m
Width 3.64 m 3.20 m
Height 2.43 m 2.40 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats)
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Armament & Powertrain
ASCOD BMP-3
Main armament 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 100 mm 2A70 cannon
Secondary weapon FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO 30 mm 2A72 autocannon
Engine Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ASCOD or BMP-3?
Both the ASCOD and BMP-3 have a maximum road speed of 72 km/h.
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?
Both the ASCOD and BMP-3 require a crew of 3.
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.