M2 Bradley vs Serval
Overview
The M2 Bradley and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and KNDS France respectively.
The M2 Bradley weighs 22.9 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 483 km for the M2 Bradley vs 600 km for the Serval. The M2 Bradley is armed with a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm 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 M2 Bradley has been produced in 6,800 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $4.35M for the M2 Bradley vs $1.25M for the Serval.
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 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 | 22.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 483 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.57 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank 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 M2 Bradley or Serval?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M2 Bradley or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 Bradley or Serval?
The M2 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 Bradley or Serval?
The Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 Bradley and Serval require?
The M2 Bradley requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M2 Bradley or Serval?
The M2 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Serval at $1.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 Bradley or Serval?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the M2 Bradley and Serval?
The M2 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm 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.