Designation:

ASCOD II MMBT

 Info
Manufacturer: LIW, a division of Denel (Pty) Ltd  
Product type: Armoured Vehicles  
Name: Light tank  

ASCOD MMBT (Medium Main Battle Tank), version of the ASCOD II tracked combat vehicle.

With a total weight of 42 tons, it is equipped with a modern 120 mm manned turret armed with a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. The main 120-mm smoothbore gun can fire standard NATO tank ammunition and it has a computerized fire control system. The commander and gunner receives a stabilized image from day/thermal imaging sights with a laser range finder.

Specifications:
Property Value
Weight (kg)
42000
Main weapon caliber (mm)
120
Auxiliary gun calibre (mm)
7.62
Crew
3




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ASCOD II MMBT