GTK Boxer vs Puma IFV
Overview
The GTK Boxer and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by ARTEC and PSM respectively.
The GTK Boxer weighs 36.5 tons vs 43.0 tons for the Puma IFV. Top speed is 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The GTK Boxer is armed with a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.
The GTK Boxer has been produced in 472 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. Unit cost is $5M for the GTK Boxer vs $21M for the Puma IFV.
| 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 |
| German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | PSM |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Estimated unit price | $21 million |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.93 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.37 m ◉ |
| 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 | 43.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.40 m ◉ |
| Width | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) |
| Main armament | 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the Puma IFV's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the GTK Boxer's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the Puma IFV's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the GTK Boxer and Puma IFV require?
The Puma IFV requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the GTK Boxer at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GTK Boxer or Puma IFV?
The GTK Boxer has been produced in greater numbers with 472 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the GTK Boxer and Puma IFV?
The GTK Boxer is armed with 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.