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Israel MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office)
Eitan
An 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carrier developed as a lighter, faster complement to the tracked Namer, sharing a similar protection philosophy and turret options. It is intended to eventually replace the IDF's aging M113 fleet.
In service since 2016 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
90
km/h
700
km range
20
hp/t
30
mm gun
35,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2016. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 90 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 700 km |
| Power-to-weight Engine power per tonne of vehicle weight. Higher means better acceleration and cross-country mobility. | 20 hp/t |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 30 mm or 12.7 mm remote weapon station |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 7.62 mm machine gun |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 30 mm |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Modular composite/ceramic armor |
|---|---|
| Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact. | Iron Fist |
| Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets. | No |
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 8.05 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 3 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.8 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 35,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 9 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 750 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
|---|
Munition
Round type, penetration, velocity and projectile data.
| Caliber Bore diameter the round is fired from. | 30 mm |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan has a maximum speed of 90 km/h.
What is the range of the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan has a maximum range of 700 km.
How much does the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan weigh? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan has a combat weight of 35,000 kg.
How many crew does the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan require? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan's primary weapon is the 30 mm or 12.7 mm remote weapon station.
What engine does the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan use? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan is powered by the Turbocharged diesel.
What is the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan used for? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan is a ifv / apc typically used for infantry combat.
How many countries operate the MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan? +
The MANTAK (Merkava Tank Office) Eitan is operated by 1 countries.
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