76 mm OTO Melara gun

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf artillery
gptkbp:ammunitionType gptkb:AP
precision-guided munition
HE
gptkbp:barrelLength 62 calibers (Super Rapid version)
gptkbp:caliber 76 mm
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:crew remotely operated
gptkbp:enteredService 1960s–present
gptkbp:exportedTo over 50 countries
gptkbp:firingControl automated fire control system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 76 mm OTO Melara gun
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:OTO_Melara
gptkbp:notableFeature compact design
widely exported
high rate of fire
Strales variant can fire guided DART ammunition
multi-role capability
gptkbp:notableVariant gptkb:Sovraponte
gptkb:Super_Rapid
Compact
Strales
gptkbp:operator over 50 navies worldwide
gptkbp:primaryUse anti-aircraft
anti-surface
shore bombardment
gptkbp:range over 16 km (surface targets)
over 8 km (air targets)
gptkbp:rateOfFire up to 120 rounds per minute
gptkbp:successor older 76 mm naval guns
gptkbp:type turreted
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:Indian_Navy
gptkb:Italian_Navy
many other navies
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:ship
destroyers
frigates
corvettes
patrol boats
gptkbp:weight about 7,500 kg (mount)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4