GTK Boxer vs M113
The GTK Boxer and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by ARTEC and FMC respectively. At 36.5 tons, the GTK Boxer is 3.2x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer vs 480 km for the M113. The GTK Boxer is armed with a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The GTK Boxer has been produced in 472 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $5M for the GTK Boxer vs $0.6M for the M113.
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 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 | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.93 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
| 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 GTK Boxer or M113?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the GTK Boxer or M113?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the GTK Boxer or M113?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the GTK Boxer or M113?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the GTK Boxer and M113 require?
Both the GTK Boxer and M113 require a crew of 2.
Which is more expensive, the GTK Boxer or M113?
The GTK Boxer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GTK Boxer or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the GTK Boxer and M113?
The GTK Boxer is armed with 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.