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Armoured vehicles2022 - present
Multirole Infantry mobility vehicle (IMV)
VBMR-L Serval is a multirole Infantry mobility vehicle (IMV) originating in France. It was built by KNDS France Texelis. Reported operators include France.
FranceMultirole Infantry mobility vehicle (IMV)
France
2022 - present
France
Nexter (now KNDS France) Texelis
2018 - 2021
KNDS France Texelis
Serval VPB (standard): € 1.2 million (FY2021)
2021 - present
189 units as of 31 December 2023
Armoured patrol, ISTAR, communications relay, electronic warfare, and associated subvariants
15.0 to 17.0 t (33,100 to 37,500 lb)
6.50 m (21 ft 4 in)
2.53 m (8 ft 4 in)
2.46 m (8 ft 1 in) (roof) 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) (turret)
2 to 3 (driver / commander / gunner, depending on variants)
Up to 8
STANAG 4569 Level 4 (standard) Additional modular armour kits (optional)
RCWS : T1 Hornet , T2 Hornet Lite , FN deFNder ( 7.62 mm , 12.7 mm , 40×53 mm HV ) Anti-tank: Akeron MP ATGM Air-defence: MANPADS : Mistral 3 , ARX 30 RWS C-UAS Mortars: LLR 81 , MO-120 RT
Self-protection smoke grenade discharger : 8×80 mm GALIX (on all French variants)
Cummins ISLe375-30 inline-six , 8.9 litre diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW) 1,550 N⋅m (1,140 lbf⋅ft)
22.1 hp/t (16.5 kW/t) (at maximum mass)
Allison 3000 Series automatic gearbox (6 forward, 1 backward)
Texelis TXP 14 chassis, all-wheel drive, with Timoney / Texelis T700 axles (with independent suspensions)
600 km (370 mi)
100 km/h (62 mph)
Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 6.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 6.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 6.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 6.5 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
VBMR-L Serval equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
CroatiaNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Artillery". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
CyprusNumber column of the Wikipedia list table under "Future Procurements". The list's own wording applies; it is a compiled secondary source, not an official census.
FranceFrance — Army inventory holdings of the exact named VBMR-L Serval component. IISS holdings include active, reserve operational and training units and exclude equipment in store. Units are equipment items, not immediate combat readiness. No parent-design or sibling-variant total is inherited.