M-ATV vs Serval
Overview
The M-ATV and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and KNDS France respectively.
The M-ATV weighs 12.7 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 600 km for the Serval. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the Serval carries a T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun.
The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $0.47M for the M-ATV vs $1.25M for the Serval. The M-ATV entered service 13 years before the Serval (2009 vs 2022).
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| French APC, the Serval entered service in 2022, with plans to produce hundreds of vehicles. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | KNDS France |
| Number produced | 189 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.3 million |
| Combat weight | 12.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.27 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.70 m ◉ |
| 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 | 17.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.70 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 (driver + gunner) |
| Engine | Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW) |
| Main armament | T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M-ATV or Serval?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Serval's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or Serval?
The Serval is heavier at 17.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or Serval?
The Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and Serval require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M-ATV or Serval?
The Serval is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or Serval?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and Serval?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the 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.