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IAV Stryker vs KNDS Serval

IAV Stryker vs KNDS Serval at a glance — weight 17,263 vs 17,000 kg, top speed 97 vs 100 km/h, range 500 vs 600 km, crew 2 vs 2 (driver + gunner).

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🇺🇸 IAV StrykerFull specs
Specifications
IAV Stryker KNDS Serval
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier Multirole armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer General Motors KNDS France
Number produced 1,000 units 189 units
Estimated unit price $4.9 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 17.3 tons 17.0 tons
Maximum speed 97 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length 6.99 m 6.70 m
Width 2.72 m 2.50 m
Height 2.64 m 3.50 m
Crew 2 2 (driver + gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
IAV Stryker KNDS Serval
Main armament 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar
Engine Diesel Engine with 350 hp Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the IAV Stryker's 97 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the IAV Stryker's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The IAV Stryker is heavier at 17.3 tons combat weight compared to the KNDS Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The IAV Stryker is longer at 6.99 meters compared to the KNDS Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the IAV Stryker and KNDS Serval require?
Both the IAV Stryker and KNDS Serval require a crew of 2.
Which is more expensive, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The IAV Stryker is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the KNDS Serval at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAV Stryker or KNDS Serval?
The IAV Stryker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 189 units of the KNDS Serval.
What are the main armaments of the IAV Stryker and KNDS Serval?
The IAV Stryker is armed with 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 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.