Griffon vs Serval
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Griffon or Serval?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Griffon's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or Serval?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Serval's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or Serval?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or Serval?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and Serval require?
The Serval requires a larger crew of 2 (driver + gunner) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Griffon or Serval?
The Serval is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or Serval?
The Griffon has been produced in greater numbers with 575 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and Serval?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine 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.