Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
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| H/PJ-76 | |
|---|---|
 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]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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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