MaxxPro vs Serval
The MaxxPro and the Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Navistar Defense and KNDS France respectively. The MaxxPro weighs 18.6 tons vs 17.0 tons for the Serval. Top speed is 105 km/h for the MaxxPro vs 100 km/h for the Serval. Operational range is 600 km for the MaxxPro vs 600 km for the Serval. The MaxxPro 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 MaxxPro has been produced in 9,000 units vs 189 for the Serval. Unit cost is $0.5M for the MaxxPro vs $1.25M for the Serval. The MaxxPro entered service 15 years before the Serval (2007 vs 2022).
| The American International MaxxPro is a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle introduced in 2007, featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect blasts from landmines and improvised explosive devices. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Navistar Defense |
| Number produced | 9,000 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 | 18.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.97 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) |
| Engine | MaxxForce 10 375 hp diesel |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
| 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 MaxxPro or Serval?
The MaxxPro 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 MaxxPro or Serval?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the MaxxPro's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the MaxxPro or Serval?
The MaxxPro is heavier at 18.6 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the MaxxPro or Serval?
The MaxxPro is longer at 7.00 meters compared to the Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the MaxxPro and Serval require?
The MaxxPro requires a larger crew of 6 (1 driver + 5 passengers) compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the MaxxPro or Serval?
The Serval is more expensive at approximately $1.2 million per unit compared to the MaxxPro at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MaxxPro or Serval?
The MaxxPro has been produced in greater numbers with 9,000 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the MaxxPro and Serval?
The MaxxPro 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.