ASCOD

Due to ongoing development and technology insertion, the ASCOD offers advanced protection and mobility, large internal volume at very compact dimensions, and a large payload at low GVW.
The ASCOD is a seven wheel station chassis that incorporates the primary common subsystems of power pack, running gear and fuel, within a monocoque welded steel hull construction.

The chassis provides the ASCOD with its mobility/mine protection characteristics and acts as the interface for all other primary subsystems. The power pack is located in the front, on the right hand side, in a chamber sealed off from the crew compartment.

The main characteristics of the power pack:

• Diesel engine with 8-V cylinders, 4-stroke direct injection, turbocharger and air cooler, compatible with NATO fuels
• Hydro-mechanical transmission equipped with reversing – steering gear and integrated brake system with retarder and discs
• Final drives
• Double pinned steel tracks with rubber pads (rubber band track as an option)
• The ASCOD offers a highly sophisticated modular armor protection concept with an armored steel hull
• Ballistic protection is obtained through the add-on
• ASCOD’s driver is protected from the danger of fluids from the fuel and hydraulic pipes, as well as from the batteries
• ASCOD running gear is GDELS core competence with advanced suspension and power to track effectiveness. Can be equipped with steel tracks for heavy-duty missions or rubber bands for superior crew comfort