The Eitan is the most advanced wheeled APC of its kind in the world. The eight-wheeled Eitan is based on Merkava and Namer technologies. It is equipped to carry twelve combat personnel.
The 750-horsepower APC, developed by Israel’s Ministry of Defence Tank and APC Directorate, can drive at around 90 kilometers per hour, has high all-terrain maneuvering capabilities, and can be in operational use for days at a time.
The Eitan incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, including the Iron Fist active protection system, peripheral cameras equipped with day and night vision, and processing capabilities using computerized technology, and touch monitors and processors.
