Ammunition for Naval Guns OTO Melara Calibre 76x636 mm (76/62)
The 76 mm ammunition was primarily developed to effectively counter modern targets in the SURFACE-TO-SURFACE and SURFACE-TO-AIR roles.
Targets include surface vessels, aircraft and missiles including sea-skimming ones with pre-fragmented warhead for anti-aircraft and anti-missile use.
Fuzes available include standard impact fuze and electronic proximity fuze.
- HE – High Explosive standard version
- HEPF – High Explosive Pre-Frag anti-missile with proximity radio fuze
- TP – Practice
SPECIFICATIONS 76 mm AMMUNITION HE / HEPF
| Round Length | 815.5 mm |
| Round Mass | 13.40 Kg |
| Cartridge Case Mass | 3.58 Kg |
| Projectile Mass (with Fuze) | 5.90 Kg |
| Propellant Mass | 2.89 Kg |
| Fuze | Radio Proximity or Direct Impact |
| Explosive Charge | Comp B or A3 |
| Muzzle Velocity | 980 m/s |
| Chamber Pressure | 417 MPa ± 7.85 MPa (4250 ± 80 Kg/cm2) |
| Rate of Fire (ordnance dependent) | 90 R.P.M to 180 R.P.M |
| Range Maximum Horizontal | 15500 m |
| Altitude Maximum | 6000 m |
| Packing |
1 (One) complete round in hermetically sealed cardboard tube. 2 (Two) cardboard tubes in a wooden box. Box Dimensions 1096 X 308 X 190 mm Box Mass Total 49 Kg Box Volume 0.064 m3 |
| Hazzard Class | 1.1E UN # 0006 |