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Nimr II vs KNDS Serval

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Specifications
Nimr II KNDS Serval
Origin country 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type High Mobility Tactical Vehicle Multirole armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer NIMR Automotive KNDS France
Number produced -- units 189 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $1.3 million
Combat weight 6.7 tons 17.0 tons
Maximum speed 135 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 600 km
Length 5.19 m 6.70 m
Width 2.30 m 2.50 m
Height 2.21 m 3.50 m
Crew 2 + 6 soldiers 2 (driver + gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Nimr II KNDS Serval
Main armament Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) 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
Engine Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW)

Overview

The Nimr II and the KNDS Serval are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by NIMR Automotive and KNDS France respectively.

At 17.0 tons, the KNDS Serval is 2.5:1 the Nimr II's 6.7 tons. Top speed is 135 km/h for the Nimr II vs 100 km/h for the KNDS Serval. Operational range is 800 km for the Nimr II vs 600 km for the KNDS Serval. The Nimr II is armed with a Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun), while the KNDS Serval carries a T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nimr II or KNDS Serval?
The Nimr II is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the KNDS Serval's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Nimr II or KNDS Serval?
The Nimr II has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the KNDS Serval's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Nimr II or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is heavier at 17.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Nimr II or KNDS Serval?
The KNDS Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the Nimr II's 5.19 meters.
How many crew members do the Nimr II and KNDS Serval require?
The Nimr II requires a larger crew of 2 + 6 soldiers compared to the KNDS Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Nimr II and KNDS Serval?
The Nimr II is armed with Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) while the KNDS 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.