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 1500 hp
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The Merkava 4 is a Main Battle Tank, while the Namer is a Armored Personnel Carrier.
The Merkava 4 weighs 72.0 tons vs 60.0 tons for the Namer. Top speed is 64 km/h for the Merkava 4 vs 85 km/h for the Namer. Operational range is 500 km for the Merkava 4 vs 500 km for the Namer. The Merkava 4 is armed with a 1 IMI 120mm 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 4 has been produced in 360 units vs 290 for the Namer. Unit cost is $4.5M for the Merkava 4 vs $5M for the Namer. The Merkava 4 entered service 4 years before the Namer (2004 vs 2008).
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.
