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OTO 76/62

Short answer: The OTO Melara 76 mm/62 is a compact, rapid-fire naval gun designed in Italy by OTO Melara (now part of Leonardo) and in service since 1964.

Its automatic loading system and revolving magazine let it fire up to about 120 rounds a minute in the Super Rapid version, and it has been adopted by many navies for anti-air, anti-ship and shore-bombardment roles. The footage, credited to vexrmedia, shows the gun's loading mechanism and a mount firing at sea.

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What should you know about OTO 76/62?

Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.

  1. OTO Melara (Leonardo).

    DD-558-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker)

  2. 76 mm.

    DD-558-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker)

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The write-up

The OTO Melara 76 mm is one of the most widely used naval guns. It has armed the navies of dozens of countries since 1964.

  1. Exhibit A

    Maker

    OTO Melara (Leonardo).

  2. Exhibit B

    Caliber

    76 mm.

  3. Exhibit C

    Origin

    Italy.

  4. Exhibit D

    Rate

    Up to ~120 rpm (Super Rapid).

  5. Exhibit E

    Users

    Many navies.

Questions people ask about OTO 76/62

Caliber?

Name.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

Country of origin?

OTO Melara.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Caliber) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

Mounted on?

Naval.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Origin) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

Super Rapid rate?

Automatic.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Rate) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

Today's parent company?

Merged.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Users) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

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  1. Caliber?

    1. 76 mm
    2. 20 mm
    3. 155 mm
    4. 406 mm
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    Answer: A. 76 mm Name. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

  2. Country of origin?

    1. Italy
    2. Russia
    3. Japan
    4. Brazil
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    Answer: A. Italy OTO Melara. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Caliber) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

  3. Mounted on?

    1. Ships
    2. Tanks
    3. Aircraft
    4. Trains
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    Answer: A. Ships Naval. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Origin) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

  4. Super Rapid rate?

    1. About 120 rpm
    2. 5 rpm
    3. 1,000 rpm
    4. 1 rpm
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    Answer: A. About 120 rpm Automatic. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Rate) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

  5. Today's parent company?

    1. Leonardo
    2. Boeing
    3. Rheinmetall only
    4. Sony
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    Answer: A. Leonardo Merged. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Users) · Wikipedia: OTO Melara 76 mm

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "OTO 76/62." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-558, last updated Apr 30, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/oto-76-62/

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