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.