The ASCOD 2 has been presented as an IFV (with the SP-30 turret of the original ASCOD), as an APC with a raised roof and armed with an M2 machine gun (in a BAE Lemur remote weapon station) [24] and as a specialized APC for urban combat (designated the ASCOD PSO).

May 18, 2023 · The VAC will feature a NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture according to STANAG 4754, which will allow easy integration of new subsystems. The VAC will be developed in numerous configurations, the main one being the Armoured Personnel Carrier.

Nov 22, 2023 · The Spanish Ministry of Defense has now announced the contract's signing. The vac was presented for the first time at the Feindef 2023 defence exhibition. The VAC program dates back to 2021, indicating Spain's ambition to replace the …

El vehículo de combate de infantería ASCOD (en inglés siglas de Austrian Spanish Cooperation Development), en España Pizarro, en honor al conquistador español Francisco Pizarro, y en Austria Ulan, ' ulano ', es un desarrollo conjunto entre la compañía austriaca Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG y la española Santa Bárbara Sistemas (ahora como unidad de Gene...

Apr 26, 2000 · Maximum road speed is 70km/h. The ASCOD armoured fighting vehicles have a reduced signature due to low silhouette. The ASCOD 105 light tank LT 105 variant. The ASCOD armoured infantry fighting vehicle AIFV variant. ASCOD is in service with the Spanish Army, where it is called the Pizarro.

In 1980, Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) were the new trend for defense procurement. Spain and Austria intended to replace their ageing M113 and Saurer APCs.

Jan 27, 2023 · The Spanish Army has commenced design studies for a new Tracked Support Vehicle (Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas: VAC) and intends to start manufacturing for the programme in 2024, according to a ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Spain plans to sign a contract for the Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas (VAC) Tracked Support Vehicle contract in December, Colonel Antonio Llorens Perez, who is responsible for the Pizarro infantry...

With different payload capacities and growth potential and its alternative power pack and running gear, ASCOD offers a wide range of configurations which cover all the major roles of an Armored Fighting Vehicle; Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Armored Personnel Carrier, Command Post, Forward Observer, Repair, Recovery, Engineering, Artillery 155/52 (...

Aug 14, 2023 · VAC o Vehículo de Apoyo de Cadenas. Este será el nombre del nuevo blindado de cadenas del Ejército de Tierra. El programa valorado en casi 2.000 millones de euros busca sustituir el veterano y ya...