Namer vs Puma IFV

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).

Namer

Israeli APC, entered service in 2008, based on the Merkava tank chassis.
Profile of Namer
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Heavy armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer IDF Ordnance
Number produced 290 units
Estimated unit price $5 million
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Puma IFV

German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements.
Profile of Puma IFV
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer PSM
Number produced 350 units
Estimated unit price $21 million
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Namer

Combat weight 60.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 85 km/h ◉
Operational range 500 km ◉
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

Puma IFV

Combat weight 43.0 tons ◉
Maximum speed 70 km/h ◉
Operational range 600 km ◉
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)

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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