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ASCOD vs M2 Bradley

ASCOD armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇦🇹 ASCOD
M2 Bradley armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M2 Bradley
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Specifications
ASCOD M2 Bradley
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics FMC
Number produced 373 units 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $9 million $4.4 million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 22.9 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range -- km 483 km
Length 9.50 m 6.55 m
Width 3.64 m 3.60 m
Height 2.43 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3
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Armament & Powertrain
ASCOD M2 Bradley
Main armament 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher
Engine Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The ASCOD and the M2 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics and FMC respectively.

The ASCOD weighs 28.0 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 Bradley. Top speed is 72 km/h for the ASCOD vs 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley. The ASCOD is armed with a 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2, while the M2 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.

The ASCOD has been produced in 373 units vs 6,800 for the M2 Bradley. Unit cost is $9M for the ASCOD vs $4.35M for the M2 Bradley. The M2 Bradley entered service 21 years before the ASCOD (1981 vs 2002).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The ASCOD is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and M2 Bradley require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The ASCOD is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the M2 Bradley at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and M2 Bradley?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.