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Nexter Griffon vs Namer

Nexter Griffon vs Namer at a glance — weight 24,500 vs 60,000 kg, top speed 90 vs 85 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

Nexter Griffon armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Nexter Griffon
Namer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Namer
Specifications
Nexter Griffon Namer
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Multirole armoured personnel carrier Heavy armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer Arquus / Nexter / Thales IDF Ordnance
Number produced 575 units 290 units
Estimated unit price $1.1 million $5 million
Combat weight 24.5 tons 60.0 tons
Maximum speed 90 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Length 7.58 m -- m
Width 2.54 m -- m
Height 2.60 m -- m
Crew 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Nexter Griffon Namer
Main armament 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 40 mm LGA 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine Renault 400 ch (300kW) 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Nexter Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Namer's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Nexter Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nexter Griffon's 24.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Nexter Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Nexter Griffon and Namer require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the Nexter Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Nexter Griffon at $1.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nexter Griffon or Namer?
The Nexter Griffon has been produced in greater numbers with 575 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Nexter Griffon and Namer?
The Nexter Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the Namer carries Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher as its main armament.