127 mm OTO Melara gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf artillery
gptkbp:alternativeName OTO Melara 127/54 Compact
OTO Melara 127/64 Lightweight
127/54 Compact
127/64 Lightweight
gptkbp:ammunitionType high-explosive
precision-guided munition
Vulcano long-range ammunition
gptkbp:barrelLength 54 calibers
gptkbp:caliber 127 mm
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:enteredService late 1960s
gptkbp:exportedTo over 10 countries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 127 mm OTO Melara gun
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:OTO_Melara
gptkbp:muzzleVelocity approx. 830 m/s
gptkbp:notableFeature automatic loading system
stealth cupola available
capable of firing precision-guided munitions
modular ammunition magazine
gptkbp:notableShip gptkb:ship
gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
gptkb:Horizon-class_destroyer
gptkb:FREMM_frigate
gptkb:Alvaro_de_Bazan-class_frigate
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Leonardo_S.p.A.
gptkbp:primaryUser naval warships
gptkbp:range over 100 km (Vulcano ammunition)
over 23 km (standard ammunition)
gptkbp:rateOfFire up to 40 rounds per minute
gptkbp:successor gptkb:OTO_Melara_76_mm_gun
gptkbp:type fully automatic turret
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:South_Korean_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Netherlands_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Saudi_Navy
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
gptkb:Turkish_Navy
gptkb:Italian_Navy
gptkbp:usedFor anti-aircraft
anti-ship
naval gunfire support
shore bombardment
gptkbp:weight approx. 30 tonnes (mount)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4