Eitan vs VBCI
| 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 |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 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 | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.98 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Eitan or VBCI?
The VBCI 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 VBCI?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the VBCI's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or VBCI?
The Eitan is heavier at 35.0 tons combat weight compared to the VBCI's 32.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or VBCI?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the VBCI's 7.60 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and VBCI require?
The Eitan requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or VBCI?
The VBCI is more expensive at approximately $4.8 million per unit compared to the Eitan at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and VBCI?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine gun while the VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.