Engineering:Fajr-27
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Short description: Iranian naval gun
| Fajr-27 | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Naval Defence Cannon |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Produced | September 2006[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Calibre | 76 mm (Medium) |
| Rate of fire | 85 rds/min |
| Effective firing range | 7 km (aerial) 17 km (surface) |
The Fajr-27 system is an Iranian unlicensed copy of the Italian OTO Melara 76mm naval gun.
The system was publicly unveiled for the first time in September 2006.
See also
- Military of Iran
- Iranian military industry
- Current Equipment of the Iranian Army
References
- ↑ "Iran to mass produce new artillery gun". Middle East Online. 27 September 2006. http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=17626.
- "Iran launches production of dual-purpose cannon". 2006-09-27. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/09/27/africa/ME_GEN_Iran_Military.php.
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