ASCOD vs Puma IFV
| 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 |
| German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | PSM |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Estimated unit price | $21 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 | 43.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km |
| Length | 7.40 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) |
| Main armament | 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The ASCOD is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the ASCOD's 28.0 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the Puma IFV's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and Puma IFV require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the ASCOD at $9.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or Puma IFV?
The ASCOD has been produced in greater numbers with 373 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and Puma IFV?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.