ASCOD vs M113
The ASCOD and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics and FMC respectively. At 28.0 tons, the ASCOD is 2.5x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the ASCOD vs 61 km/h for the M113. The ASCOD is armed with a 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The ASCOD has been produced in 373 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $9M for the ASCOD vs $0.6M for the M113.
| 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 |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ASCOD or M113?
The ASCOD is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or M113?
The M113 has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or M113?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or M113?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and M113 require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ASCOD or M113?
The ASCOD is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and M113?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.