The Eitan and the Nexter Griffon are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and Arquus / Nexter / Thales respectively.
The Eitan weighs 35.0 tons vs 24.5 tons for the Nexter Griffon. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 90 km/h for the Nexter Griffon. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 800 km for the Nexter Griffon. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the Nexter Griffon carries a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun.
Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $1.1M for the Nexter Griffon. The Nexter Griffon entered service 4 years before the Eitan (2019 vs 2023).
The Nexter Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Eitan's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or Nexter Griffon?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Nexter Griffon's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or Nexter Griffon?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nexter Griffon's 24.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or Nexter Griffon?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the Nexter Griffon's 7.58 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and Nexter Griffon require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the Nexter Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or Nexter Griffon?
The Eitan is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the Nexter Griffon at $1.1 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and Nexter Griffon?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the Nexter Griffon carries 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun as its main armament.
