The Namer [NAgmash (in Hebrew, Armored Personnel Carrier) MERkava APC] is based on the chassis of Merkava (Chariot) series tanks. The Namer (Hebrew for Leopard) has the thick armor of the Merkava IV. The Namer, like the Merkava has it’s engine is mounted in the front and door in the back of the vehicle. With the turret removed, a remotely controlled (from inside the vehicle) heavy machine-gun has been added.] Eleven people (a driver, gunner, vehicle commander and eight infantry) and a toilet for the vehicle.