M113 vs Namer
Overview
The M113 and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and IDF Ordnance respectively.
At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 5.3x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 500 km for the Namer. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm 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 M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $0.6M for the M113 vs $5M for the Namer.
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 million |
| Israeli APC, entered service in 2008, based on the Merkava tank chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Heavy armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | IDF Ordnance |
| Number produced | 290 units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 million |
| Combat weight | 11.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 2.52 m |
| Width | 2.70 m |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 60.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops |
| Engine | 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M113 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or Namer?
The Namer has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or Namer?
The M113 is longer at 2.52 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and Namer require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M113 or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or Namer?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and Namer?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm 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.