76 mm Mk M/60 LvSa og LvSa2 (1960-2004)

76 mm Kanon M/60 LvSa2

The 76 mm gun is here in a twin mounting (LvSa2) on the minelayer FYEN.
(Foto: Mogens Mede)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

76 mm Gun Mk M/60 LvSa (single mount)
and:
76 mm Gun Mk M/60 LvSa2 (twin mount)

Type of Origin:

3 inch/50 Mark 22 in Mark 34 Mount
and:
3 inch/50 Mark 22 in Mark 33 Twin Mount

Primary Function:

Sea and air targets

Caliber:

76 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

820 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

12,500 m at 45 degrees elevation

Maximum Ceiling:

8,950 m

Weight of Projectile:

5.9 kilos

Ammunition Types:

Shell

Elevation:

-15 degrees/+85 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

30 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

30 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

50 rounds/min.

Gun/Mounting:

Semi automatic remote controlled gun in a single mount (LvSa) or twin mount (LvSa2)

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

USA

Modifications:

The gun was originally in an open mount, but was later protected by a glass fibre shield.

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
FALSTER Class, minelayers (4) [1]	1-2	1963 - 2004
TRITON Class, corvettes (4) [2]	2	1960 - 1981

Notes:
[1]	The FALSTER Class minelayer were originally equipped with 4 guns in twin mountings (LvSa2). The aft mounting was removed around 1993-1994.
[2]	The TRITON Class corvettes had two guns in single mount (LvSa).

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