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Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun

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H/PJ-76
Place of originChina
Service history
In service1976–present
Production history
Designed1970s
Specifications
Shell37×252SR[1]
Calibre37 mm (1.5 in)
Barrels2
Elevation-10°/+85°
Traverse360°
Rate of fire750-800 rounds per minute
Muzzle velocity1,000 m/s (3,300 ft/s)
Effective firing range4,500 m (4,900 yd)
Maximum firing range9,400 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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References

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  1. ^ a b Saunders, Stephan, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009-2010. Jane's Information Group. p. 138. ISBN 978-0-7106-2888-6.