Eitan vs Patria AMV
| 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 |
| Finnish APC, introduced in 2004, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Patria |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Combat weight | 35.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 32.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.80 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) |
| Engine | DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel |
| Main armament | Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret |
| Secondary weapon | Protector RWS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV 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 AMV?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Eitan's 1,000 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or Patria AMV?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the Patria AMV's 32.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or Patria AMV?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the Patria AMV's 7.70 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and Patria AMV require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the Patria AMV's 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or Patria AMV?
The Patria AMV is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Eitan at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and Patria AMV?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the Patria AMV carries Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret as its main armament.