Eitan vs GTK Boxer
| Israeli armored personnel carrier, entered service in 2023, manufactured in partnership with Oshkosh. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 million |
| German 8x8 armored personnel carrier, 472 units built, manufactured by ARTEC. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | ARTEC |
| Number produced | 472 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) |
| Engine | MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW) |
| Main armament | Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 103 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,050 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.93 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.37 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is faster with a maximum road speed of 103 km/h compared to the Eitan's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer has a longer operational range at 1,050 km compared to the Eitan's 1,000 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is heavier at 36.5 tons combat weight compared to the Eitan's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or GTK Boxer?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the GTK Boxer's 7.93 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and GTK Boxer require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the GTK Boxer's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or GTK Boxer?
The GTK Boxer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Eitan at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and GTK Boxer?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the GTK Boxer carries 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher as its main armament.