Namer vs VBCI
| 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 |
| French IFV, entering service in 2008, has been manufactured in 640 units by Nexter. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems |
| Number produced | 640 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.8 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 | 32.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.60 m |
| Width | 2.98 m |
| Height | 3.00 m |
| Crew | 2 + 9-man combat group |
| Engine | 600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine |
| Main armament | 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Namer or VBCI?
The VBCI is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Namer's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Namer or VBCI?
The VBCI has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Namer or VBCI?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the VBCI's 32.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Namer or VBCI?
The VBCI is longer at 7.60 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Namer and VBCI require?
The Namer requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops compared to the VBCI's 2 + 9-man combat group crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Namer or VBCI?
The Namer is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the VBCI at $4.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Namer or VBCI?
The VBCI has been produced in greater numbers with 640 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Namer and VBCI?
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 VBCI carries 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon as its main armament.