AAV-7A1 vs Namer
The AAV-7A1 and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and IDF Ordnance respectively. At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 2.5x the AAV-7A1's 24.0 tons. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 500 km for the Namer. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the Namer carries a Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $2.5M for the AAV-7A1 vs $5M for the Namer. The AAV-7A1 entered service 36 years before the Namer (1972 vs 2008).
| American amphibious APC, introduced in 1972, remains a primary troop transport for the US Marine Corps. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Israeli APC, entered service in 2008, based on the Merkava tank chassis. | |
|
|
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Heavy armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | IDF Ordnance |
| Number produced | 290 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m |
| Width | 3.27 m |
| Height | 3.26 m |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 60.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops |
| Engine | 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The Namer has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the AAV-7A1's 24.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and Namer require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which is more expensive, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the AAV-7A1 at $2.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or Namer?
The AAV-7A1 has been produced in greater numbers with 942 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and Namer?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the Namer carries Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher as its main armament.