BTR-60 vs Namer
Overview
The BTR-60 and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GAZ and IDF Ordnance respectively.
At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 5.8x the BTR-60's 10.3 tons. Top speed is 80 km/h for the BTR-60 vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 500 km for the BTR-60 vs 500 km for the Namer. The BTR-60 is armed with a KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun, 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 BTR-60 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 290 for the Namer. The BTR-60 entered service 48 years before the Namer (1960 vs 2008).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1959, the BTR-60 is an eight-wheeled amphibious armored personnel carrier powered by two rear-mounted gasoline engines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Israeli APC, entered service in 2008, based on the Merkava tank chassis. | |
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| 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 | 10.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.56 m |
| Width | 2.83 m |
| Height | 2.31 m |
| Crew | 3 crew + 14 passengers |
| Engine | two six-cylinder gasoline GAZ-49B engines (180 hp combined) |
| Main armament | KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | PKT 7.62 mm tank machine gun |
| Combat weight | 60.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BTR-60 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the BTR-60's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-60 or Namer?
The Namer has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the BTR-60's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-60 or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-60's 10.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-60 or Namer?
The BTR-60 is longer at 7.56 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-60 and Namer require?
The BTR-60 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 14 passengers compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-60 or Namer?
The BTR-60 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-60 and Namer?
The BTR-60 is armed with KPVT 14.5 mm heavy machine gun 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.