FV510 Warrior vs Serval
The FV510 Warrior and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GKN and KNDS France respectively. The FV510 Warrior weighs 25.5 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 75 km/h for the FV510 Warrior vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 600 km for the FV510 Warrior vs 600 km for the Serval. The FV510 Warrior is armed with a 1 Rarden 30mm gun, 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 FV510 Warrior has been produced in 1,043 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $2.4M for the FV510 Warrior vs $1.25M for the Serval.
| British IFV, 1043 units built, manufactured by GKN for mechanized infantry support. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GKN |
| Number produced | 1,043 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.4 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 | 25.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.37 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Perkins Diesel Engine with 550 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rarden 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
| 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 FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the FV510 Warrior's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the FV510 Warrior's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The FV510 Warrior is heavier at 25.5 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the FV510 Warrior's 6.37 meters.
How many crew members do the FV510 Warrior and Serval require?
The FV510 Warrior requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The FV510 Warrior is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the Serval at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV510 Warrior or Serval?
The FV510 Warrior has been produced in greater numbers with 1,043 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the FV510 Warrior and Serval?
The FV510 Warrior is armed with 1 Rarden 30mm gun 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.