Griffon vs MaxxPro
The Griffon and the MaxxPro are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and Navistar Defense respectively. The Griffon weighs 24.5 tons vs 18.6 tons for the MaxxPro. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 105 km/h for the MaxxPro. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 600 km for the MaxxPro. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the MaxxPro carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 9,000 for the MaxxPro. Unit cost is $1.1M for the Griffon vs $0.5M for the MaxxPro. The MaxxPro entered service 12 years before the Griffon (2007 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 |
| The American International MaxxPro is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle introduced in 2007, featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect blasts from landmines and improvised explosive devices. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Navistar Defense |
| Number produced | 9,000 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 | 18.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.97 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) |
| Engine | MaxxForce 10 375 hp diesel |
| 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 MaxxPro?
The MaxxPro 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 MaxxPro?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the MaxxPro's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or MaxxPro?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the MaxxPro's 18.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or MaxxPro?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the MaxxPro's 7.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and MaxxPro require?
The MaxxPro requires a larger crew of 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or MaxxPro?
The Griffon is more expensive at approximately $1.1 million per unit compared to the MaxxPro at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or MaxxPro?
The MaxxPro has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and MaxxPro?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the MaxxPro carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.