GTK Boxer vs VAB
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GTK Boxer or VAB?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the GTK Boxer or VAB?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the VAB's 1,000 km.
Which is heavier, the GTK Boxer or VAB?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the GTK Boxer or VAB?
The GTK Boxer is longer at 7.93 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the GTK Boxer and VAB require?
Both the GTK Boxer and VAB require a crew of 2.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GTK Boxer or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 472 units of the GTK Boxer.
What are the main armaments of the GTK Boxer and VAB?
The GTK Boxer is armed with 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.