Eitan vs M113

Overview

The Eitan and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and FMC respectively.

At 35.0 tons, the Eitan is 3.1x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 480 km for the M113. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun.

Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $0.6M for the M113.

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
American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 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 11.3 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h
Operational range 480 km
Length 2.52 m
Width 2.70 m
Height 1.85 m
Crew 2
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan or M113?
The Eitan is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or M113?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or M113?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or M113?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and M113 require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or M113?
The Eitan is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and M113?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.