ASCOD 105
Notes: The ASCOD 105 is a joint venture between Santa Barbara of Spain and Steyr-Daimler-Puch of Austria. Great Britain, Greece, and South Africa have also expressed interest in this light tank. It has also received attention in Asia. The vehicle uses a modified Ascod IFV chassis and a turret from a Rooikat South African light combat vehicle, armed with a 105mm NATO cannon. The vehicle's joints are all welded, so that there are no rivets to pop loose and ricochet around if the vehicle is hit. The commander has a hatch on the turret roof, next to the loader. The gunner uses one of these hatches. The driver has a hatch on the front deck, and there is a rear hatch for quick escapes under fire. Night vision is provided for all crewmembers, as well as a sight for the commander and gunner equal to an image intensifier. Appliqué armor is available, adding 5 points of armor to the HF and TF and 3 points all other faces except the HR.
The ASCOD 105 GDLS is an ASCOD armored personnel carrier reworked into a light tank, like the ASCOD 105, but this time using a casemated 105mm gun, similar to that on the Marder 105. This offers more protection for the crew as well as increased gun laying and response time, as the casemated turret has a faster traverse time as well as a better fire control system. All crewmembers are carried in the front of the hull, with the driver and commander side by side and the gunner behind them on a slightly elevated seat. The hull may use the same appliqué armor as other ASCOD designs, but the turret appliqué armor may not be used.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
ASCOD 105 |
$313,014 |
D, A |
800 kg |
28.5 tons |
4 |
11 |
Image Intensifier, Thermal Imaging |
Shielded |
ASCOD 105 GDLS |
$356,327 |
D, A |
800 kg |
26 tons |
3 |
10 |
Thermal Imaging, Passive IR, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
ASCOD 105 |
140/98 |
33/23 |
650 |
213 |
Trtd |
T3 |
TF14 TS6 TR6 HF18 HS5 HR4 |
ASCOD 105 GDLS |
145/102 |
34/24 |
650 |
203 |
CiH |
T3 |
TF7 TS3 TR3 HF18 HS5 HR4 |
Vehicle |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
ASCOD 105 |
+3 |
Good |
105mm Gun, MG-3, MG-3 (C) |
40x105mm, 4600x7.62mm |
ASCOD 105 GDLS |
+4 |
Good |
105mm Gun, MG-3 |
40x105mm, 4600x7.62mm |
M-41B/C
Notes: This is a version of the M-41 used by Brazil, Denmark, Greece, Turkey, and Spain. This version has a less thirsty diesel engine, upgraded armor, and a 90mm gun with stabilization.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$193,790 |
D, A |
700 kg |
23.8 tons |
4 |
10 |
Active/Passive IR |
Enclosed |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
118/83 |
28/19 |
530 |
118 |
Trtd |
T4 |
TF11 TS10 TR10 HF14 HS8 HR8 |
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
+1 |
Basic |
90mm gun, M-60E2, M-2HB (C) |
45x90mm, 5000x7.62mm, 500x.50 |