Eitan vs M2 Bradley
Overview
The Eitan and the M2 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and FMC respectively.
The Eitan weighs 35.0 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 Bradley. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 483 km for the M2 Bradley. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the M2 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.
Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $4.35M for the M2 Bradley.
| 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 IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 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 | 22.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 483 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.55 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.57 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan or M2 Bradley?
The Eitan is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or M2 Bradley?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or M2 Bradley?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or M2 Bradley?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and M2 Bradley require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the Eitan at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and M2 Bradley?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.