YPR-765 PRAT
Overview
YPR-765 PRAT
Forward view of Dutch army YPR-765 PRAT with twin TOW launcher in raised position. Note that this is an upgraded vehicle with 3-tone camouflage, wire cutters and additional stowage racks.
Source: Marc Tempels -
© Copyright lies with original owner
Origin
Netherlands
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
1982
Status
Out of service
Development
Late 1970's
Developer
United States
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FMC Corporation
United States - Emerson Electric
United States - Emerson Electric
Production
1980's
Producer
Netherlands
Number produced
303
Designations
PRAT / Pantser Rups Anti Tank
Acronym, Dutch for "tracked vehicle anti-tank"
Acronym, Dutch for "tracked vehicle anti-tank"
Notable users
Netherlands
Egypt
Egypt
Details
Facts
YPR-765 PRAT
General
Origin
Netherlands
Type
Tank destroyer
Crew
4
Dimensions
Weight
12 - 14 t
Length
5.26 m
Width
2.82 m
Height
2.9 m turret lowered
3.2 m turret raised
Main armament
Type
TOW anti-tank guided missile
Mount
Emerson 901 Hammerhead twin missile launcher
Ammunition
12 missiles, 2 ready to fire
Elevation
-30 to +34 degrees, powered
Traverse
360 degrees, powered
Sight
Daysight and AN/TAS-4 night sight
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on cupola behind TOW launcher
Ammunition
100 rounds ready to fire
Traverse
360 degrees, manual traverse and elevation
Automotive
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Drive sprocket front and idler rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Engine
Detroit Diesel 6V53T diesel
267 hp at 2.800 rpm
Transmission
TX100-1A
Mobility
Max speed
61 km/h
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum with steel spaced applique armor
Related articles
YPR-765 PRI
The YPR-765 PRAT is a variant of the YPR-765 series of mechanized infantry combat vehicles.
AMX-PRAT
The predecessor of the YPR-765 PRAT is the AMX-PRAT, which is a conversion of the AMX armored personnel carrier for use in the anti-tank role by fitting a pedestal mounted TOW launcher.
M901 ITV
The YPR-765 PRAT uses the same Emerson turret as used on the American M901 Improved TOW Vehicle.