Thales Group Hawkei vs MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer
Thales Group Hawkei and MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Thales Group Hawkei leads on max speed (130 vs 60 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
 Thales Group Hawkei
Wins 2/4 |  MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer
Wins 2/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 130 km/h ✓ | 60 km/h |
| Range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | N/A | 16 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 7.6 mm | 12.7 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 5.8 m | 8.05 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 8,100 kg | 60,000 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 2 | 9 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 220 hp | 900 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 1,100 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Thales Group Hawkei and MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer? +
The Thales Group Hawkei is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 130 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Thales Group Hawkei has the longest range at 600 km.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer has the higher troop capacity at 9.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer has the higher engine power at 900 hp.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Thales Group Hawkei has the higher operator countries at 1.
Is the Thales Group Hawkei better than the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer? +
On the public specs we track, Thales Group Hawkei and MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer are closely matched, Thales Group Hawkei leads on max speed, range, while MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Namer leads on troop capacity, engine power. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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