Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
Weapon
H/PJ-76 | |
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![]() Type 76A on the Type 053H3 frigate Sanming (524) | |
Place of origin | China |
Service history | |
In service | 1976–present |
Production history | |
Designed | 1970s |
Specifications | |
Shell | 37×252SR[1] |
Calibre | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Barrels | 2 |
Elevation | -10°/+85° |
Traverse | 360° |
Rate of fire | 750-800 rounds per minute |
Muzzle velocity | 1,000 m/s (3,300 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 4,500 m (4,900 yd) |
Maximum firing range | 9,400 m (10,300 yd) |
The Type 76 twin 37mm naval gun (also known by the designation H/PJ-76) is a small caliber naval artillery piece from the People's Republic of China. The Type 76A was in naval service in the 1990s.[1]
See also
- Denel 35mm Dual Purpose Gun
- Aselsan GOKDENIZ
References
- ^ a b Saunders, Stephan, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009-2010. Jane's Information Group. p. 138. ISBN 978-0-7106-2888-6.
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