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Namer vs Puma IFV

Namer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Namer
Puma IFV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Puma IFV
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Specifications
Namer Puma IFV
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Heavy armoured personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer IDF Ordnance PSM
Number produced 290 units 350 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $21 million
Combat weight 60.0 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km 600 km
Length -- m 7.40 m
Width -- m 4.00 m
Height -- m 3.60 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Namer Puma IFV
Main armament Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO)
Engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW)

Overview

The Namer and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by IDF Ordnance and PSM respectively.

The Namer weighs 60.0 tons vs 43.0 tons for the Puma IFV. Top speed is 85 km/h for the Namer vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 500 km for the Namer vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The Namer is armed with a Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.

The Namer has been produced in 290 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. Unit cost is $5M for the Namer vs $21M for the Puma IFV. The Namer entered service 7 years before the Puma IFV (2008 vs 2015).

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.