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Boxer, Stryker, and ACV: choosing for the mission

The comparison separates the vehicle a passenger would choose for combat from the one an expeditionary organizer might prefer.

Amphibious Combat VehicleAmphibious WarfareArmoured Personnel CarriersBoxer Armoured VehicleStryker
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Question

Which wheeled armoured personnel carrier is preferable, Stryker or Boxer?

Short answer

The preferences are Boxer for combat and Stryker for expeditionary organization; ACV or SuperAV is proposed when amphibious movement is required.

Notes

Boxer is the preference for going to war in the vehicle, while Stryker attracts support when organizing an expeditionary force. Boxer's size is the reason given for that distinction. ACV or SuperAV is a separate preference when amphibious movement matters. Its roomy interior and ability to move through water are presented as attractions alongside the possibility of cannon and missile armament. The later Channel-crossing shopping story is a joke, not an amphibious operating limit or plan.