Serval VBMR-L
Type: Armored Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KNDS)
Overview
Véhicule Blindé Multi-Rôles Léger — the light 4x4 armoured vehicle of the SCORPION family, designed to replace the VBL in light and medium infantry units. Weighing 17 tonnes with a crew of 2 plus 8 troops or 4 equipped special forces. Shares SCORPION-standard vetronics including SICS combat system, CONTACT radio, and Blue Force Tracking with the Griffon and Jaguar. Protected against small arms, artillery fragments, and mines. Equipped with a remote weapon station mounting 7.62mm or 12.7mm weapons. Air-transportable by A400M. 2,038 vehicles ordered for the French Army with deliveries ongoing from 2022.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 + 5 troops |
|---|---|
| armor | STANAG 4569 Level 2 |
| width_m | 2.4 |
| armament | 12.7mm M2HB or 7.62mm AAT52 |
| length_m | 5.5 |
| range_km | 1000 |
| max_speed_kmh | 100 |
| weight_tonnes | 12 |
Operators
- France
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