Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
Secondary weapon
Pintle-mounted 7.62mm NATO machine gun
1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
Engine
MTU 6V890 diesel engine 750 PS (552 kW)
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The Eitan and the Namer are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh and IDF Ordnance respectively.
The Eitan weighs 35.0 tons vs 60.0 tons for the Namer. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Eitan vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 1,000 km for the Eitan vs 500 km for the Namer. The Eitan is armed with a Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine 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.
Unit cost is $3M for the Eitan vs $5M for the Namer. The Namer entered service 15 years before the Eitan (2008 vs 2023).
The Eitan is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Namer's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Eitan or Namer?
The Eitan has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Eitan or Namer?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the Eitan's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Eitan or Namer?
The Eitan is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Eitan and Namer require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the Eitan's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Eitan or Namer?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Eitan at $3.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Eitan and Namer?
The Eitan is armed with Samson RCWS (Katlanit) with a M2 machine 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.
