YPR-765 PRI
AIFV-B-C25
Overview
YPR-765 PRI
A 25mm KBA autocannon is the main armament of the Dutch YPR-765 PRI infantry fighting vehicle.
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Origin
Netherlands
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Entered service
Late 1970's
Status
In service
Development
Mid 1970's
Developer
United States
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FMC Corporation
Production
1970's - 1980's
Producer
United States
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FMC Corporation
Netherlands - DAF / RSV / RDM
Netherlands - DAF / RSV / RDM
Number produced
636 YPR-765 PRI
Designations
PRI / Pantser Rups Infanterie
Dutch for "tracked vehicles for infantry use"
YPR-765 PRI
Dutch model
AIFV-B-C25
Belgian model
Dutch for "tracked vehicles for infantry use"
YPR-765 PRI
Dutch model
AIFV-B-C25
Belgian model
Details
Facts
YPR-765 PRI
General
Origin
Netherlands
Type
Mechanized infantry fighting vehicle
Crew
3 + 7 (commander, driver, gunner, 7 troops)
Dimensions
Weight
13.7 t combat load
11.4 t empty
Length
5.26 m
Width
2.82 m
Height
2.79 m overall
2.62 m turret roof
Main armament
Type
25mm KBA-B02 autocannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
324 rounds in total
180 ready to fire
Elevation
-10° to +50°, powered
Elevation rate
60°/s
Traverse
360°, powered
Traverse rate
60°/s
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Ammunition
1.840 rounds, 230 ready to fire
Traverse
Elevation and traverse as main armament
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Drive sprocket front and idler rear
Ground pressure
0.67 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine
Detroit Diesel 6V-53T V6 liquid-cooled diesel
267 hp at 2.800 rpm
Transmission
TX100-1A
Automatic, 3 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
416 L
Mobility
Speed
61 km/h on road
6 km/h afloat
Range
490 km
Power to weight ratio
19.5 hp/t
Turn radius
8.5 m
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.43 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
1.6 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum with steel spaced applique armor
NBC system
Yes
Smoke
6x smoke grenade discharger
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, passive, changed to thermal after refit
Subcomponents
25mm Oerlikon KBA
The Oerlikon KBA is the primary armament of the YPR-765 PRI. It fires the 25x137mm NATO round at a cyclic rate of fire of 600 rpm.
FN MAG Coaxial
The 7.62mm MAG Coaxial machine gun is mounted alongside the KBA autocannon.
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