Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon
1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds)
1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine
Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The CV-90 and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Bofors and IDF Ordnance respectively.
At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 2.3x the CV-90's 26.0 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the CV-90 vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 560 km for the CV-90 vs 500 km for the Namer. The CV-90 is armed with a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) 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 CV-90 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $10M for the CV-90 vs $5M for the Namer. The CV-90 entered service 14 years before the Namer (1994 vs 2008).
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CV-90 or Namer?
The CV-90 has a longer operational range at 560 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the CV-90 or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the CV-90's 26.0 tons.
Which is larger, the CV-90 or Namer?
The CV-90 is longer at 6.47 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the CV-90 and Namer require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the CV-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CV-90 or Namer?
The CV-90 is more expensive at approximately $10.0 million per unit compared to the Namer at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CV-90 or Namer?
The CV-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the CV-90 and Namer?
The CV-90 is armed with 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) 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.
