M-ATV vs Puma IFV

Overview

The M-ATV and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and PSM respectively.

At 43.0 tons, the Puma IFV is 3.4x the M-ATV's 12.7 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.

The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. Unit cost is $0.47M for the M-ATV vs $21M for the Puma IFV. The M-ATV entered service 6 years before the Puma IFV (2009 vs 2015).

Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts.
Profile of M-ATV
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense
Number produced 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million
German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements.
Profile of Puma IFV
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer PSM
Number produced 350 units
Estimated unit price $21 million
Combat weight 12.7 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 105 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Length 6.27 m β—‰
Width 2.49 m β—‰
Height 2.70 m β—‰
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher
Combat weight 43.0 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 70 km/h β—‰
Operational range 600 km β—‰
Length 7.40 m β—‰
Width 4.00 m β—‰
Height 3.60 m β—‰
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 (7.62Γ—51mm NATO)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is longer at 7.40 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and Puma IFV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or Puma IFV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and Puma IFV?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.