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JLTV vs KNDS Serval

JLTV vs KNDS Serval at a glance — weight 10,200 vs 17,000 kg, top speed 110 vs 100 km/h, range 480 vs 600 km, crew — vs —.

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🇺🇸 JLTV
Specifications
JLTV KNDS Serval
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Protected Mobility Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Light utility/combat multi-role vehicle Multirole armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer AM General KNDS France
Number produced 20,000 units 189 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $1.3 million
Combat weight 10.2 tons 17.0 tons
Maximum speed 110 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Length 6.20 m 6.70 m
Width 2.50 m 2.50 m
Height 2.60 m 3.50 m
Crew 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner 2 (driver + gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
JLTV KNDS Serval
Main armament M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy machine gun T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun
Secondary weapon M153 CROWS II remote weapon system Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar
Engine 6.6 L Gale Banks Engineering 866T V8 (based on General Motors Duramax L5P) Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The JLTV is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the KNDS Serval's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the JLTV's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is heavier at 17.0 tons combat weight compared to the JLTV's 10.2 tons.
Which is larger, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the JLTV's 6.20 meters.
How many crew members do the JLTV and KNDS Serval require?
The KNDS Serval requires a larger crew of 2 (driver + gunner) compared to the JLTV's 1 + 3 in individual seats + optional gunner crew members.
Which is more expensive, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the JLTV at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JLTV or KNDS Serval?
The JLTV has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 189 units of the KNDS Serval.
What are the main armaments of the JLTV and KNDS Serval?
The JLTV is armed with M2 Browning .50 Caliber heavy 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.