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Eitan vs GTK Boxer

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Specifications
Eitan GTK Boxer
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured fighting vehicle 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer Oshkosh ARTEC
Number produced -- units 472 units
Estimated unit price $3 million $5 million
Combat weight 35.0 tons 36.5 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 103 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,050 km
Length 8.00 m 7.93 m
Width 3.00 m 3.00 m
Height 3.00 m 2.37 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) 2
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Armament & Powertrain
Eitan GTK Boxer
Main armament Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher
Secondary weapon Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun 1 MAG 7.62mm machine gun
Engine MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW) Turbo-Diesel Engine with 710 hp

Overview

The Eitan and the GTK Boxer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and ARTEC respectively.

The Eitan weighs 35.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the GTK Boxer. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 103 km/h for the GTK Boxer. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 1,050 km for the GTK Boxer. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the GTK Boxer carries a 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher.

Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $5M for the GTK Boxer. The GTK Boxer entered service 12 years before the Eitan (2011 vs 2023).

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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.