BMP-3 vs Serval
The BMP-3 and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and KNDS France respectively. The BMP-3 weighs 18.7 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 72 km/h for the BMP-3 vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-3 vs 600 km for the Serval. The BMP-3 is armed with a 100 mm 2A70 cannon, while the Serval carries a T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun. The BMP-3 has been produced in 2,000 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $3.2M for the BMP-3 vs $1.25M for the Serval. The BMP-3 entered service 35 years before the Serval (1987 vs 2022).
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 million |
| French APC, the Serval entered service in 2022, with plans to produce hundreds of vehicles. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | KNDS France |
| Number produced | 189 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.3 million |
| Combat weight | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 17.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 (driver + gunner) |
| Engine | Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW) |
| Main armament | T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and Serval require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The BMP-3 is more expensive at approximately $3.2 million per unit compared to the Serval at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or Serval?
The BMP-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and Serval?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the Serval carries T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament.