Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher
40mm CTA 40CT autocannon
Secondary weapon
1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG
co-axial 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine
1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine
600 hp Volvo D13 turbocharged diesel engine
Overview
The Namer and the VBCI are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by IDF Ordnance and Nexter Systems respectively.
The Namer weighs 60.0 tons vs 32.0 tons for the VBCI. Top speed is 85 km/h for the Namer vs 100 km/h for the VBCI. Operational range is 500 km for the Namer vs 750 km for the VBCI. 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 VBCI carries a 40mm CTA 40CT autocannon.
The Namer has been produced in 290 units vs 640 for the VBCI. Unit cost is $5M for the Namer vs $4.8M for the 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.
