Griffon vs M-ATV
The Griffon and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and Oshkosh Defense respectively. The Griffon weighs 24.5 tons vs 12.7 tons for the M-ATV. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The M-ATV entered service 10 years before the Griffon (2009 vs 2019).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 12.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.27 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The Griffon is more expensive at approximately $1.1 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and M-ATV?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.