76 mm Mk M/71 LvSa (1972- )

76 mm Kanon M/71 LvSa

The 76 mm Mk M/71 on board the corvette PETER TORDENSKIOLD.
(Photo: Royal Danish Navy)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

76 mm Gun Mk M/71 LvSa

Type of Origin:

OTO Melara 76/62 Compact

Primary Function:

Sea and air targets

Caliber:

76 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

925 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

15,750 m at 45 degrees elevation

Maximum Ceiling:

n/a

Weight of Projectile:

6.0 kilos

Ammunition Types:

Shell

Elevation:

-15 degrees/+80 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

70 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

40 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

80-85 rounds/min.

Gun/Mounting:

Fully automatic gun in remote controlled single mount with automatic ammunition handling and loading

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

OTO Melara, La Specia, Italy

Modifications:

n/a

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
NIELS JUEL Class, corvettes (3)	1	1980 -
WILLEMOES Class, guided missile boats (10)	1	1972 - 2000

Notes:
-	n/a

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