ASCOD SV - Tonnes of capability
ASCOD
SV has been designed to a rating of 42 tonnes, and incorporates
a
fully proven transmission rated at 45 tonnes. This means the load
carrying ability of ASCOD SV meets the full FRES SV requirement now
and won't require a major upgrade programme to deliver all the
variants.
Based on a proven European design, it's the latest-generation
vehicle
developed specifically for FRES SV by a team of General
Dynamics
engineers in Britain and Europe. It is a low-risk choice
for FRES SV, with
tonnes of weight and growth potential.
It offers tonnes of protection, as well as one common-base platform
which can meet the whole of the requirement. Its turret is designed
by
Lockheed Martin UK INSYS, specifically for the British Army's
scout role.
ASCOD SV offers tonnes of value to the UK Defence Industrial Base.
Its
Intellectual Property will be based in the UK, part of the
sovereign
capability available to the British Government. By value,
80% of the
vehicle manufacture will be completed in the UK, with 70%
of the supply
chain companies UK-based. Overall, ASCOD SV will
create or safeguard more than 10,500 jobs in the UK.
A new solution with best-of-class technology and the confidence that
comes from our track record of being trusted to deliver programmes
to
the British Army on time, on budget, with low risk. ASCOD SV is
ready to go.
General Dynamics UK is the right answer for FRES SV.
