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GTK Boxer vs KNDS Serval

GTK Boxer vs KNDS Serval at a glance — weight 36,500 vs 17,000 kg, top speed 103 vs 100 km/h, range 1,050 vs 600 km, crew 2 vs —.

GTK Boxer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 GTK Boxer
Specifications
GTK Boxer KNDS Serval
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier Multirole armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer ARTEC KNDS France
Number produced 472 units 189 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 17.0 tons
Maximum speed 103 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 1,050 km 600 km
Length 7.93 m 6.70 m
Width 3.00 m 2.50 m
Height 2.37 m 3.50 m
Crew 2 2 (driver + gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
GTK Boxer KNDS Serval
Main armament 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar
Engine Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the KNDS Serval's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the KNDS Serval's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the KNDS Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the KNDS Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the GTK Boxer and KNDS Serval require?
The KNDS Serval requires a larger crew of 2 (driver + gunner) compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the KNDS Serval at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GTK Boxer or KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer has been produced in greater numbers with 472 units compared to 189 units of the KNDS Serval.
What are the main armaments of the GTK Boxer and KNDS Serval?
The GTK Boxer is armed with 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher while the KNDS 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.