Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon
Mk 19 grenade launcher
1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine
Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The M-ATV and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and IDF Ordnance respectively.
At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 4.7x the M-ATV's 12.7 tons. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 500 km for the Namer. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the Namer carries a Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher.
The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $0.47M for the M-ATV vs $5M for the Namer. The Namer entered service 1 years before the M-ATV (2008 vs 2009).
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the Namer's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or Namer?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or Namer?
The M-ATV is longer at 6.27 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and Namer require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M-ATV or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or Namer?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and Namer?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal 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.
