Griffon vs M113
The Griffon and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and FMC respectively. At 24.5 tons, the Griffon is 2.2x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 480 km for the M113. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $0.6M for the M113.
| 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 |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Griffon or M113?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or M113?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or M113?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or M113?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and M113 require?
The M113 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 M113?
The Griffon is more expensive at approximately $1.1 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and M113?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.