General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) will present four new offerings at the EUROSATORY Defense & Security International Exhibition 2018, between 11-15 June in Paris, Hall 5A – Stand No. E839.
The company will showcase new variants of the ASCOD family of tracked vehicles:
• ASCOD Medium Main Battle Tank (MMBT): With a GVW of 42t, it is fitted with a
modern 120mm manned turret system, armed with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The 120mm smoothbore gun fires standard NATO ammunition and is coupled to a computerised fire control system giving the commander and gunner stabilised day/thermal sights incorporating a laser rangefinder.
• ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV): With a GVW of 35t and increased volume
for the rear troop compartment, it is fitted with an unmanned turret, including a 30mm dual feed cannon, 7.62mm co-axial MG, a pod of two anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), a Hard Kill Active Defence System and an advanced 360 degree sight system for increased
situational awareness.
Both ASCOD vehicles have been developed using General Dynamics European Land
Systems’ new ‘Common Base Platform Design’ (CBP) with modular capability and open
vehicle architecture with three power-pack solutions between 530kW, 600kW and 800kW, either steel tracks or rubber bands and multiple configurations up to the crew of three plus 82 dismounts. The advanced CBP design ensures all ASCOD variants are on one common platform for a reduced logistics footprint. This also facilitates cross-national vehicle manufacturing and operational interoperability between different military users in response to the political vision to foster defence cooperation across Europe.
A new version of the PANDUR 6X6 will be on display:
General Dynamics European Land Systems will introduce the PANDUR 6×6 EVO, the new version of its proven PANDUR vehicle family. With a GVW up to 18.5t, the PANDUR 6X6 EVO in its Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) configuration has been selected by the Austrian Army.
Due to its new innovative hull design, driveline technology, and power-pack, the compact 6×6 vehicle provides a significantly increased level of protection, payload, and mobility while accommodating a crew of 11 soldiers (3+8). The PANDUR 6×6 EVO is fitted with a 12.7mm Remote Controlled Weapon Station.
A new medium mechanised bridge system:
The new Variable Folding Bridge (VFB) is a flexible and modern bridge system, which can be temporarily or permanently fitted on various medium-weight wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles. With the Bridge Launching Mechanism (BLM) by Pearson Engineering, the Variable Folding Bridge can be attached to the vehicle via a standard Pearson Engineering Jettison Fitting Kit. The VFB on display will be mounted on a standard 8×8 wheeled armoured vehicle PIRANHA 3 and has a length of 15m with a load capacity of MLC50.
In cooperation with General Dynamics Mission Systems, GDELS will display an EAGLE 6×6 Command Post fitted with various network capabilities such as Satellite on the Move (SOTM) and Battlefield Management System (BMS). It emphasises General Dynamics’ advanced system capabilities and track record in the area of Digitized Land Base Operations (D-LBO).
More information about General Dynamics European Land Systems can be found at www.gdels.com.