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M113 vs Nimr II

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Specifications
M113 Nimr II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier High Mobility Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer FMC NIMR Automotive
Number produced 80,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 11.3 tons 6.7 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 135 km/h
Operational range 480 km 800 km
Length 2.52 m 5.19 m
Width 2.70 m 2.30 m
Height 1.85 m 2.21 m
Crew 2 2 + 6 soldiers
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Armament & Powertrain
M113 Nimr II
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun)
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun --
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp Cummins ISBe 320 Diesel Engine with 320 hp

Overview

The M113 and the Nimr II are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and NIMR Automotive respectively.

The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 6.7 tons for the Nimr II. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 135 km/h for the Nimr II. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 800 km for the Nimr II. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the Nimr II carries a Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M113 or Nimr II?
The Nimr II is faster with a maximum road speed of 135 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or Nimr II?
The Nimr II has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or Nimr II?
The M113 is heavier at 11.3 tons combat weight compared to the Nimr II's 6.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or Nimr II?
The Nimr II is longer at 5.19 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and Nimr II require?
The Nimr II requires a larger crew of 2 + 6 soldiers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and Nimr II?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the Nimr II carries Remote-controlled weapon station (up to 12.7 mm machine gun) as its main armament.