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Namer vs WZ-551

Namer vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 60,000 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 85 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇮🇱 Namer
Specifications
Namer WZ-551
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Heavy armoured personnel carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer IDF Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 290 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $-- million
Combat weight 60.0 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 500 km 800 km
Length -- m 6.63 m
Width -- m 2.80 m
Height -- m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
Namer WZ-551
Main armament Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Namer or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Namer's 85 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Namer or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Namer or WZ-551?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Namer or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Namer and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Namer or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Namer and WZ-551?
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 WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.