Merkava vs Namer
| Israeli main battle tank, incorporates engine-forward design, used extensively in the Yom Kippur War. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Israeli Military Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $3 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 | 61.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m |
| Width | 3.70 m |
| Height | 2.70 m |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Continental AVDS 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M68 105mm 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 or Namer?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the Merkava's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Merkava or Namer?
The Namer has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Merkava's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Merkava or Namer?
The Merkava is heavier at 61.0 tons combat weight compared to the Namer's 60.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Merkava or Namer?
The Merkava is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Merkava and Namer require?
The Merkava 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 or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Merkava at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Merkava and Namer?
The Merkava is armed with 1 M68 105mm 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.