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Eitan vs Patria 6×6

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🇫🇮 Patria 6×6
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Specifications
Eitan Patria 6×6
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured fighting vehicle Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer Oshkosh Patria
Number produced 110 units 300 units
Estimated unit price $3 million $-- million
Combat weight 35.0 tons 22.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 700 km
Length 8.00 m 7.50 m
Width 3.00 m 2.90 m
Height 3.00 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) 2-3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) plus 8-10 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
Eitan Patria 6×6
Main armament Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun Machine gun
Secondary weapon Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun 25/30 mm medium calibre direct fire weapon system
Engine MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW) Scania DC09 in-line 5 diesel, 294 kW (394 hp)

Overview

The Eitan and the Patria 6×6 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and Patria respectively.

The Eitan weighs 35.0 tons vs 22.0 tons for the Patria 6×6. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 100 km/h for the Patria 6×6. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 700 km for the Patria 6×6. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun, while the Patria 6×6 carries a Machine gun.

The Eitan has been produced in 110 units vs 300 for the Patria 6×6. The Patria 6×6 entered service 2 years before the Eitan (2021 vs 2023).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Eitan or Patria 6×6?
The Patria 6×6 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Eitan's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or Patria 6×6?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Patria 6×6's 700 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or Patria 6×6?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the Patria 6×6's 22.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or Patria 6×6?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the Patria 6×6's 7.50 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and Patria 6×6 require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the Patria 6×6's 2-3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) plus 8-10 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eitan or Patria 6×6?
The Patria 6×6 has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 110 units of the Eitan.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and Patria 6×6?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the Patria 6×6 carries Machine gun as its main armament.