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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category.
01 / Overview
Despot
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Quantity
22
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) · MODERN ERA
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
58
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the armoured personnel carriers (apc) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year2019
- Combat Weight12 t
- Crew3
- Passengers / Dismounts6
- Vehicle ClassArmoured personnel carrier
- In ServiceYes
◈Armament3MOD.3
- Main Armament12.7mm turret or 7.62mm turret
- ATGM CapableNo
- Remote Weapon StationYes
▣Protection8MOD.8
- Armour TypeSTANAG 4569 Level 2
- STANAG Protection Level2
- Active Protection SystemNo
- Reactive Armour (ERA)No
- Slat / Cage ArmourNo
- Mine / IED ProtectionYes
- V-Shaped HullNo
- NBC ProtectionNo
◇Mobility6MOD.6
- Engine TypeMercedes-Benz 7.2 engine
- Engine Power321.845 hp
- Power-to-Weight26.83 hp
- Suspension4×4 wheeled
- Max Road Speed120 km/h
- AmphibiousNo
◆Electronics & Optics1MOD.1
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.05 m
- Width2.56 m
- Height2.7 m
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Production22
- Production Start2,019 year
- Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2019Production started
7
years in service
22
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
DespotSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Ethiopia | 10 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC) RANKING Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
51ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)16MODERN ERA · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)2BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA · ALL WEAPONS189PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ARMOURED PERSONNEL CARRIERS (APC)
ⓘ Rankings are within theArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Protection systems in IFVs designed to mitigate damage from landmines and improvised explosive devices, including armored hulls, blast-resistant seats, and counter-IED electronics.
A Remote Weapon Station is a weapon mount controlled from within an armored vehicle, allowing operation without exposing the operator to direct fire.
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