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37mm Type 76A


H/PJ76A


Overview


37mm Type 76A

Twin barrel 37mm Type 76A on the bow of a Type-037-IG (NATO: Houxin) class missile boat.
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Origin
China
Type
Close-in weapon system
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
Type 76A (early designation)
H/PJ76A (new naval naming convention)
Notable users
China

Details


Facts 37mm Type 76A
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
None on mount
Fire control
External fire control only
Type 340 or Type 341 I-band fire control radar
Dimensions
Weight
About 5 t

Media


Platforms


(Note: incomplete list)

Type-052 class

4x2 Type 76A used in conjunction with Type 347G fire control radar. Replaced by H/PJ12 (Type 730) after refit.

Type-053H3 class

4x2 Type 76A, used in conjunction with Type 347G fire control radar.

Type-053H2G class

4x2 Type 76A, used in conjunction with Type 341 fire control radar.

Type-037-II class

A single Type 76A is mounted on the bow of the Type-037-II missile boat.

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37mm Type 76F

The Type 76F is the local control counterpart to the Type 76A. It is a much simper system intended to arm auxiliary vessels. It is operated by a single gunner in the turret using a stabilized gun sight.