76 mm Mk M/85 LvSa (1989- )

The 76 mm Mk M/85 seen here on the patrol vessel STØREN

The 76 mm Mk M/85 seen here on the patrol vessel STØREN in Sonderborg 2005.
(Photo: Rudi Hansen)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

76 mm Gun Mk M/85 LvSa [1]

Type of Origin:

OTO Melara Super Rapid

Primary Function:

Fast moving 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:

60 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

35 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

120 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:
THETIS Class, offshore patrol frigates (4)	1	1991 -
FLYVEFISKEN Class, patrol vessels (14)	1	1989 -

Notes:
[1]	This model is an improvemnet over the 76 mm Gun Mk M/71 LvSa with an improved rate of fire, specially for handling incoming missiles.

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