MKE 76 mm/62-caliber gun
Naval artillery
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The MKE 76 mm/62-caliber National Naval Gun[2] is a naval gun designed and manufactured by Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKE) of Turkey.[3] It is a multi purpose naval gun.[2]
| MKE 76 mm/62-caliber National Naval Gun | |
|---|---|
MKE 76 mm/62-caliber gun scale model | |
| Type | Naval artillery |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023-present |
| Used by | Turkey |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation |
| Manufacturer | Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation |
| Unit cost | €4.7 million (2022)[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 7,500 kg (16,500 lb) (empty)[2] |
| Crew | None on mount |
| Caliber | 76 mm |
| Barrels | Single barrel |
| Action | Automatic |
| Elevation | -15° to +85°[2] |
| Traverse | ± 360° (with slip ring)[2] |
| Rate of fire | 80 rounds per minute |
| Effective firing range | 16 km (standard ammunition) 20 km (extended range ammunition)[2] |
| Feed system | 80 ready to fire rounds[2] |
Development
According to the Government of Turkey, the gun was developed in 12 months. Test firings began in November 2021[3] and sea trials were completed in August 2022.[4] The first production unit was delivered to the Turkish Navy in late-2023.[5]
Design
The gun has five firing modes with a maximum rate of 80 rounds per minute.[3]
