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Eitan vs Namer: how to tell them apart

Two armoured personnel carriers that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

Eitan

Armoured personnel carrier, Israel. In service since 2023

What gives it away

High-sided 8x8 with a flat roof, steep slab sides and a remote weapon station with a heavy machine gun.

Used by

Israel

Namer, armoured personnel carrier from Israel

Namer

Armoured personnel carrier, Israel. In service since 2008

What gives it away

A Merkava tank hull without a turret: a high, heavily armoured box with a remote weapon station and a rear ramp.

Used by

Israel

Photo: Bukvoed, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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