Griffon vs GTK Boxer
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arquus / Nexter / Thales |
| Number produced | 575 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 million |
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Combat weight | 24.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) |
| Engine | Renault 400 ch (300kW) |
| Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 40 mm LGA |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.93 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the Griffon's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the Griffon's 24.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the Griffon's 7.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and GTK Boxer require?
The GTK Boxer requires a larger crew of 2 compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or GTK Boxer?
The Griffon has been produced in greater numbers with 575 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and GTK Boxer?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the GTK Boxer carries 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.