ASCOD vs VAB
The ASCOD and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. At 28.0 tons, the ASCOD is 2.0x the VAB's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the ASCOD vs 92 km/h for the VAB. The ASCOD is armed with a 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The ASCOD has been produced in 373 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ASCOD or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the ASCOD's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or VAB?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or VAB?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and VAB require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and VAB?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.