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76 mm K M/36 Sa (1947-1953)

The British 76 mm gun on the submarine U 1 (SPRINGEREN).
(Photo: Archives of the Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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General Specification:
Danish Apellation:	76 mm Gun K M/36 Sa Before 1952: 76 mm PK L/47 M/36
Type of Origin:	3 inch Quick Firing Gun Mark I in Center Pivot Mount Mark V
Primary Function:	Sea targets
Caliber:	76 mm
Muzzle Velocity:	610 m/sec.
Maximum Range:	11,810 m at 40 degrees elevation
Maximum Ceiling:	n/a
Weight of Projectile:	8.16 kilos
Ammunition Types:	Shell
Elevation:	-10 degrees/+40 degrees
Lateral Elevation Speed:	n/a
Vertical Elevation Speed:	n/a
Rate of Fire:	13 rounds/min.
Gun/Mounting:	Manual controled gun in single mount
Fire Control:	n/a
Country of Origin:	Great Britain

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