M113 vs Serval
The M113 and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and KNDS France respectively. The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 600 km for the Serval. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm 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 M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $0.6M for the M113 vs $1.25M for the Serval.
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 17.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| 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 M113 or Serval?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or Serval?
The Serval is heavier at 17.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or Serval?
The Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and Serval require?
The Serval requires a larger crew of 2 (driver + gunner) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M113 or Serval?
The Serval is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or Serval?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and Serval?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm 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.