Namer vs Puma IFV
| 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 |
| German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | PSM |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Estimated unit price | $21 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 43.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.40 m |
| Width | 4.00 m |
| Height | 3.60 m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) |
| Main armament | 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the Puma IFV's 43.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is longer at 7.40 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Namer and Puma IFV require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the Namer at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Namer or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has been produced in greater numbers with 350 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Namer and Puma IFV?
The Namer is armed with Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.