Namer 30mm IFV
Type: armored_vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
First Deployed: 2017
Overview
Turreted infantry fighting vehicle variant of the Namer, transforming the heavy APC into a true IFV with an unmanned turret mounting a Northrop Grumman Mk44 Bushmaster II 30mm chain gun and twin Spike LR anti-tank missile launchers. The Rafael Samson 30 remote weapon station provides the Namer with significant organic firepower against infantry, light armour, fortifications, and armoured vehicles without exposing crew members. Retains all the survivability features of the base Namer — MBT-level passive armour, Trophy APS, front-mounted engine — while adding offensive capability comparable to Western IFVs like the Bradley or Puma. The combination of 60+ tonne armour protection with a turreted weapon system makes the Namer 30mm the most heavily protected IFV in the world. Entered IDF service from 2022, initially equipping units operating in high-threat urban environments where both protection and firepower are essential.
Technical Specifications
| atgm | Spike LR2 |
|---|---|
| crew | 3 + 9 dismounts |
| type | Heavy Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Merkava-based) |
| weight | ~60 tonnes |
| main_gun | Samson 30mm RWS |
| protection | Merkava-level composite armor + Trophy APS |
| manufacturer | MANTAK / Rafael (Israel) |
Operators
- Israel
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