Ulan

   The Ulan infantry fighting vehicle evolved from the Austrian-Spanish ASCOD project. A total of 112 Ulan vehicles were delivered to the Austrian Army. A broadly similar IFV, the Pizarro, is in service with the Spanish Army.

   Vehicle is completed with a 30-mm Mauser cannon. Ulan carrier 205 rounds for the main gun. There is also a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. Vehicle comes with a modern fire control system.

   Such armament is comparable to that of the M2 Bradley IFV, however during Norwegian vehicles trial Ulan lost to the Swedish CV 90.

   The Ulan infantry fighting vehicle's thick front armor protects against 14.5-mm bullets. Add-on steel plates, if fitted, protect from the 30-mm rounds. However all-round protection is against 7.62-mm bullets only.

   The Ulan infantry fighting vehicle is powered by a German MTU series 199 diesel engine, developing 720 horsepower. It is worth mentioning that the Spanish Pizzaro is powered by a different 600 hp unit. Both vehicles have excellent mobility. Vehicle is not amphibious.

   Currently Steyr-Daimler-Puch is developing an improved version, known as the Ulan 2. This version features the Russian BMP-3 turret and additional armor.