Eitan vs MT-LB
Overview
The Eitan and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively.
At 35.0 tons, the Eitan is 2.9x the MT-LB's 11.9 tons. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun.
The MT-LB entered service 53 years before the Eitan (1970 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 by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 11.9 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.45 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.86 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.86 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan or MT-LB?
The Eitan is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or MT-LB?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or MT-LB?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or MT-LB?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and MT-LB require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and MT-LB?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.