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GTK Boxer vs M-ATV

GTK Boxer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 GTK Boxer
M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M-ATV
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Specifications
GTK Boxer M-ATV
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer ARTEC Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 472 units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $0.5 million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed 103 km/h 105 km/h
Operational range 1,050 km 510 km
Length 7.93 m 6.27 m
Width 3.00 m 2.49 m
Height 2.37 m 2.70 m
Crew 2 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
GTK Boxer M-ATV
Main armament 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The GTK Boxer and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by ARTEC and Oshkosh Defense respectively.

At 36.5 tons, the GTK Boxer is 2.9x the M-ATV's 12.7 tons. Top speed is 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The GTK Boxer is armed with a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

The GTK Boxer has been produced in 472 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $5M for the GTK Boxer vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The M-ATV entered service 2 years before the GTK Boxer (2009 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the GTK Boxer's 103 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the GTK Boxer and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The GTK Boxer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GTK Boxer or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the GTK Boxer and M-ATV?
The GTK Boxer is armed with 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.