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Merkava 3 vs Namer

Merkava 3 vs Namer at a glance — weight 63,000 vs 60,000 kg, top speed 55 vs 85 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops.

Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3Full specs
Namer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇱 NamerFull specs
Specifications
Merkava 3 Namer
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer Israeli Military Industries IDF Ordnance
Number produced 1,000 units 290 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $5 million
Combat weight 63.0 tons 60.0 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 8.80 m -- m
Width 3.70 m -- m
Height 2.80 m -- m
Crew 4 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
Merkava 3 Namer
Main armament 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon 1 60mm mortar 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
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  • 🇮🇱 Israel 500 +200
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  • 🇮🇱 Israel 290
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Merkava 3 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 3 or Namer?
Both the Merkava 3 and Namer have an operational range of 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 3 or Namer?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the Namer's 60.0 tons.
How many crew members do the Merkava 3 and Namer require?
The Merkava 3 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Namer.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 3 or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava 3 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 3 or Namer?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 3 and Namer?
The Merkava 3 is armed with 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) 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.