Eitan vs M-ATV
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).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 8.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.00 m ◉ |
| 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 | 12.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.27 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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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.