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 1790-9AR V-12 Diesel Engine with 900 hp
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The Merkava is a Main Battle Tank, while the Namer is a Armored Personnel Carrier.
The Merkava weighs 61.0 tons vs 60.0 tons for the Namer. Top speed is 55 km/h for the Merkava vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava vs 500 km for the Namer. The Merkava is armed with a 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) 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 Merkava has been produced in 2,270 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $3M for the Merkava vs $5M for the Namer. The Merkava entered service 29 years before the Namer (1979 vs 2008).
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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Merkava or Namer?
The Merkava has been produced in greater numbers with 2,270 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
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.
