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76 mm Mk M/60
LvSa og LvSa2 (1960-2004)
The 76 mm gun is here in a twin mounting (LvSa2)
on the minelayer
FYEN.
(Foto: Mogens Mede)
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General Specification: |
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Danish Apellation: |
76 mm Gun Mk M/60 LvSa
(single mount)
and:
76 mm Gun Mk M/60 LvSa2
(twin mount) |
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Type of Origin: |
3 inch/50 Mark 22 in Mark 34 Mount
and:
3 inch/50 Mark 22 in Mark 33 Twin Mount |
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Primary Function: |
Sea and air targets |
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Caliber: |
76 mm |
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Muzzle Velocity: |
820 m/sec. |
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Maximum Range: |
12,500 m at 45 degrees elevation |
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Maximum Ceiling: |
8,950 m |
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Weight of Projectile: |
5.9 kilos |
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Ammunition Types: |
Shell |
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Elevation: |
-15 degrees/+85 degrees |
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Lateral Elevation Speed: |
30 degrees/sec. |
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Vertical Elevation Speed: |
30 degrees/sec. |
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Rate of Fire: |
50 rounds/min. |
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Gun/Mounting: |
Semi automatic remote controlled gun in
a single mount (LvSa) or twin mount (LvSa2) |
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Fire Control: |
n/a |
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Country of Origin: |
USA |
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Modifications: |
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The gun was originally in an open mount,
but was later protected by a glass fibre shield. |
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Weapon or Weapon System
in use or used on: |
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Ship or Class: |
Number: |
In Service: |
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FALSTER Class, minelayers (4)
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1-2 |
1963 - 2004 |
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TRITON Class, corvettes (4)
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2 |
1960 - 1981 |
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Notes: |
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[1] |
The
FALSTER Class minelayer were originally equipped with 4
guns in twin mountings (LvSa2). The aft mounting was removed around
1993-1994. |
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The
TRITON Class corvettes had two guns in single mount (LvSa). |
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