Israel’s Eitan Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is here to replace the aging M113, bringing speed, firepower, and advanced protection to the battlefield! In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the Eitan, from its design, armament, and mobility to its operational deployment and comparisons with other APCs.Eitan (Hebrew for “steadfast”, “firm” or “strong”) is an armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) developed by the Merkava and Armoured Vehicles Directorate in the IMOD to replace the ageing M113 armoured personnel carrier in use by the Israel Defense Forces.[7] Its armored personnel carrier (APC) variant lacks the Iron Fist APS, due to the fact those are not the serial production Eitan vehicles yet. The infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant is still not in service.
