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KNDS Serval vs VAB

KNDS Serval vs VAB at a glance — weight 17,000 vs 13,800 kg, top speed 100 vs 92 km/h, range 600 vs 1,000 km, crew — vs 2.

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Specifications
KNDS Serval VAB
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Multirole armoured personnel carrier 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer KNDS France GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense
Number produced 189 units 5,000 units
Estimated unit price $1.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 17.0 tons 13.8 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 92 km/h
Operational range 600 km 1,000 km
Length 6.70 m 5.98 m
Width 2.50 m 2.49 m
Height 3.50 m 2.06 m
Crew 2 (driver + gunner) 2
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
KNDS Serval VAB
Main armament T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun 1 7.62mm machine gun
Secondary weapon Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar --
Engine Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW) MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KNDS Serval or VAB?
The KNDS Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the VAB's 92 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the KNDS Serval or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the KNDS Serval's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the KNDS Serval or VAB?
The KNDS Serval is heavier at 17.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the KNDS Serval or VAB?
The KNDS Serval is longer at 6.70 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the KNDS Serval and VAB require?
The KNDS Serval requires a larger crew of 2 (driver + gunner) compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KNDS Serval or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 189 units of the KNDS Serval.
What are the main armaments of the KNDS Serval and VAB?
The KNDS Serval is armed with T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.