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Eitan vs M-ATV

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Specifications
Eitan M-ATV
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured fighting vehicle MRAP Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Oshkosh Defense
Number produced -- units 8,722 units
Estimated unit price $3 million $0.5 million
Combat weight 35.0 tons 12.7 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 105 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 510 km
Length 8.00 m 6.27 m
Width 3.00 m 2.49 m
Height 3.00 m 2.70 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers)
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Armament & Powertrain
Eitan M-ATV
Main armament Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun M2HB .50 cal machine gun
Secondary weapon Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW) Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp

Overview

The Eitan and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and Oshkosh Defense respectively.

At 35.0 tons, the Eitan is 2.8x the M-ATV's 12.7 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun.

Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $0.47M for the M-ATV. The M-ATV entered service 14 years before the Eitan (2009 vs 2023).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Eitan's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or M-ATV?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or M-ATV?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or M-ATV?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Eitan's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or M-ATV?
The Eitan is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and M-ATV?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.