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AAV-7A1 vs Namer

AAV-7A1 vs Namer at a glance — weight 24,000 vs 60,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 85 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew 3+21 vs 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops.

AAV-7A1 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AAV-7A1Full specs
Namer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇱 NamerFull specs
Specifications
AAV-7A1 Namer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Amphibious armored personnel carrier Heavy armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer BAE Systems Platforms & Services IDF Ordnance
Number produced 942 units 290 units
Estimated unit price $2.5 million $5 million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 60.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 7.94 m -- m
Width 3.27 m -- m
Height 3.26 m -- m
Crew 3+21 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
AAV-7A1 Namer
Main armament Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
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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.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and Namer require?
Both the AAV-7A1 and Namer require a crew of 3.
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.