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Piranha V vs Stryker: how to tell them apart

Two armoured personnel carriers that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

Piranha V, armoured personnel carrier from Switzerland

Piranha V

Armoured personnel carrier, Switzerland. In service since 2019

What gives it away

Eight evenly spaced wheels, tall hull with a steep sloped front.

Used by

Denmark, Romania, Spain

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Stryker

Armoured personnel carrier, USA. In service since 2002

What gives it away

Eight wheels, boxy hull with angled sides, remote weapon station on the roof, ramp at the rear.

Used by

USA, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Thailand

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