37mm Type 76F
Overview
37mm Type 76F
Chinese twin barrel 37mm Type 76F naval gun being fired aboard a Type-903 replenishment vessel
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Origin
China
Type
Naval gun
Entered service
Late 1970's
Status
In service
Development
Early 1970's
Developer
China
Production
1970's - 2000's
Producer
China
Number produced
Many dozens
Designations
76F式
Notable users
China
Details
Facts
37mm Type 76F
General
Origin
China
Type
Naval gun turret
Ordnance
Type
2x 37mm L/63 autocannon
Rate of fire
375 rpm per barrel
750 rpm combined, cyclic
180 - 200 rpm combined, practical
Range
4.5 km practical
7.8 km theoretical altitude
9.4 km theoretical horizontal range
Muzzle velocity
1.000 m/s
Mount
Feed mechanism
Automated feed system
Traverse
360°, powered
Elevation
-10° to +75°, powered
Operation
Crew
1 (gunner)
Fire control
Local fire control only
Electro-optical sighting system
Dimensions
Weight
About 5 t
Media
37mm Type 76F
Chinese twin barrel 37mm Type 76F naval gun on Type-081 mine countermeasures vessel.
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37mm Type 76F
Personnel with MANPADS standing alongside a Type 76F twin barrel naval gun.
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37mm Type 76F
Chinese twin barrel 37mm Type 76F naval gun clearly showing local control cabin.
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37mm Type 76F
Side view of Chinese 37mm Type 76F twin barrel naval gun.
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