Merkava 4 vs Namer
| Israeli main battle tank, entered service in 2004, with roughly 360 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | 360 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Israeli APC, entered service in 2008, based on the Merkava tank chassis. | |
| 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 | 72.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 64 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.04 m |
| Width | 3.72 m |
| Height | 2.66 m |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 60mm mortar |
| Combat weight | 60.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| 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 Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the Merkava 4's 64 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Namer has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava 4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Merkava 4 is heavier at 72.0 tons combat weight compared to the Namer's 60.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Merkava 4 is longer at 9.04 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava 4 and Namer require?
The Merkava 4 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava 4 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava 4 or Namer?
The Merkava 4 has been produced in greater numbers with 360 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava 4 and Namer?
The Merkava 4 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.