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Pereh



Overview

Pereh

Israel Defence Force Pereh firing a Spike-NLOS missile.

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Origin
Israel
Type
Tank destroyer
Entered service
Early 1980's
Status
Out of service
Development
Early 1980's
Developer
Israel - Rafael
Producer
Israel - Rafael
Number produced
Limited number, about 40 reported

Description

Introduction

The Pereh is a tank destroyer of Israeli origin. It is a rather unique weapon system disguised as a regular tank. What looks like to be the cannon is a dummy barrel. The armament consists of missiles developed for use beyond line of sight. Apparently this system was in use with Israeli forces since 1981. Information on this system remains scarce.

Layout

The Pereh is based on the Magach 5 tank chassis, which in turn is a modernized M48 Patton tank. The original turret has been replaced or extensively modified to carry and launch missiles. The turret is much larger than the original one, but does not look out of place since many Israeli modifications of older tanks feature large sections of applique armor. In the firing position the launcher is raised. Two large doors allow the launch system to be reloaded. The barrel on the turret is a dummy.

Firepower

The Pereh is armed with the Spike-NLOS missile, known as Tamuz in Israeli service. This missile features optical guidance and can be used in both direct and indirect fire mode. In the indirect fire mode the operator controls the missile and engages the target based on the television feed recorded by the camera in the nose of the missile. A total of twelve missiles are carried in the rear bustle of the enlarged turret. The maximum range of the Spike-NLOS is reported as 25 km.

Users

The existence of the Pereh formally announced by Israel when it was retired in 2017. The number of vehicles produced is unknown. Various launch systems for the Spike-NLOS have been marketed over the recent years. Some of these are inconspicuous and can be easily disguised as a utility vehicle. It is likely that such a system has replaced the Pereh in Israeli service.

Details

Facts Pereh
General
Origin
Israel
Type
Tank destroyer
Crew
4
Dimensions
Weight
50 t combat load
Length
9.4 m "gun" forward
7 m hull
Width
3.06 m
Height
3 m with launcher retracted
3.65 m in firing position
Main armament
Type
Spike-NLOS fiber-optic guided missile
Mount
Retractable missile launcher at turret rear
Ammunition
12 missiles ready to fire
Traverse
360 degrees, powered
Max range
25 km for Tamuz 4
15 km for Tamuz 2
Secondary armament
Type
2x 7.62mm MAG machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on turret roof
Ammunition
100 rounds ready to fire (per machine gun)
Automotive
Chassis
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, idler front and drive sprocket rear
Suspension
Torsion bar
Engine
Continental AVDS-1790-2D diesel
Power output
750 hp at 2.640 rpm
Transmission
Allison CD-850-6A
Mobility
Max speed
50 km/h on roads
Range
480 km on roads
Protection
Armor type
Steel, plus ERA over frontal arc
Smoke
2x6 smoke grenade dischargers

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