Eitan AFV / NEW APC from Israel

Eitan. The Eitan is a new Israeli APC. It was developed to meet requirements of the Israel Defense Forces. Actually it is the first wheeled 8x8 APC developed in Israel. A prototype of the Eitan was first publicly revealed in 2016. After testing this armored vehicles was approved for procurement. The Eitan has a typical layout for a modern APC. It weights around 30-35t and is well protected. Actually it could be one of the most protected wheeled APCs in the world. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull for improved protection against mines and improvised explosive devices. However so far there were no official data regarding its ballistic and mine protection. It is estimated that front arc withstands hits from 25-30mm cannons and all-round protection is against 12.7mm or 14.5mm armor piercing rounds. In terms of mine protection it is likely that this vehicle was designed to withstand blasts equivalent to 10kg of TNT. The Eitan will be fitted with Iron Fist Advanced Active Protection System. Prototype of the Eitan is fitted with a remotely controlled weapon station, armed with a 12.7mm machine gun. Other weapons such as 30mm or 40mm automatic cannons will be also available on production version of the Eitan. At least part of the IDF's Eitans will be fitted with unmanned turrets. This APC is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine developing 750hp.