OTO Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun
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The OTO Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun is a widely used Italian naval artillery system known for its high rate of fire, compact size, and versatility in anti-air, anti-surface, and shore bombardment roles.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artillery system
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naval gun ⓘ |
| ammoHandling | automatic ammunition feed ⓘ |
| ammoType |
76 mm naval shells
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extended-range ammunition compatible ⓘ guided ammunition (e.g. DART) compatible ⓘ high-explosive shells ⓘ |
| barrelLength | 62 calibers ⓘ |
| caliber | 76 mm ⓘ |
| category |
medium-caliber naval guns
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naval weapons ⓘ |
| controlSystem |
electro-optical fire control compatible
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integrated with ship fire-control system ⓘ radar-directed fire possible ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| crewRequirement | remotely controlled from within ship ⓘ |
| deploymentEnvironment | surface ships ⓘ |
| designedFor |
aircraft interception
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corvettes ⓘ destroyers ⓘ engagement of fast maneuvering targets ⓘ fast attack craft ⓘ frigates ⓘ missile defense (with suitable ammunition) ⓘ surface combatants ⓘ |
| feature |
compact size
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enclosed gunhouse for weather protection ⓘ fully automatic operation ⓘ high rate of fire ⓘ |
| improvementOver | OTO Melara 76/62 Compact gun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Leonardo S.p.A.
NERFINISHED
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OTO Melara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mountingLocation |
ship aft deck
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ship foredeck ⓘ |
| mountType | turreted naval mount ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
high versatility against air and surface targets
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suitable for close-in defense ⓘ widely exported naval gun ⓘ |
| originLanguageName | Cannone OTO Melara da 76/62 Super Rapido NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryRole | naval artillery ⓘ |
| propellant | conventional gunpowder charges ⓘ |
| relatedTo | OTO Melara 76/62 Compact gun NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
anti-air warfare
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anti-surface warfare ⓘ shore bombardment ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Italian Navy
NERFINISHED
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many export customers worldwide ⓘ multiple NATO navies ⓘ |
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