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LIV (SO) Serval
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LIV(SO)Serval

Light Tactical Vehicles · Germany · 2004
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LIV(SO)Serval

LIV (SO) Serval
LIV (SO) Serval Photo: Fotograph: Oliver Gottlob Dl1oli · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mobility
75
Off-Road Capability
70
Protection
50
Payload
60
Speed
65
Transportability
85
Reliability
80
Versatility
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Germany
ManufacturerRheinmetall AG
CategoryLight Tactical Vehicles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators2 countries
Quantity21
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Light Tactical Vehicles MASS Rating
3/5
Post-Cold War
7/15
All-Time
Light Tactical Vehicles · 10 axes scored
Mobility
75
Off-Road Capability
70
Protection
50
Payload
60
Speed
65
Transportability
85
Reliability
80
Versatility
70
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light tactical vehicles category.
01 / Overview
LIV (SO) Serval
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
light tactical vehicles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light tactical vehicles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Vehicle TypeLight Utility Vehicle
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Crew4
  • Drive Configurationfour-wheel drive
  • In ServiceYes
◈Weights & Load2MOD.2
  • Curb Weight3,500 kg
  • Payload Capacity1,200 kg
▣Powertrain7MOD.7
  • Engine Type2.685 litre, 5 cylinder diesel engine
  • Engine Power195 hp
  • Transmission5 speed automatic
  • Fuel Typediesel
  • Fuel Capacity150 L
  • Top Speed120 km/h
  • Range830 km
◇Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length4.84 m
  • Width2.24 m
  • Height2.3 m
◆Mobility1MOD.1
▤Protection2MOD.2
⬢Special Function1MOD.1
  • Special Equipmentdesigned for special operations forces
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production18
  • Operators2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
22
years in service
21
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Designation for military vehicles capable of being airlifted by fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft, typically via cargo aircraft like the C-130 or CH-47.
Protected by armour plating to resist ballistic threats, fragmentation, and other hazards. Used to describe vehicles with enhanced survivability features.
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