Oto Melara Introduces a 76mm Version of Vulcano Multi-Mission, Long Range Naval Projectile Technology
Sep 28, 2011
Oto Melara unveiled yesterday a family of extended range and guided 76mm projectiles it is developing for the popular 76/62 naval gun system. The new Vulcano 76 round transforms this classic naval weapon into a multi-mission weapon system, capable of handling surface targets at sea and on land. The weapon addresses new operational requirements evolving from modern littoral warfare missions; as reflected in the Second lebanon War (2006) and the Libyan campaign in 2011. In addition to engaging surface targets, the system can handle air-defense as well as fulfil classic naval gunnery support (NGS). The system is poised to revitalise the role of the naval gun, offering new operational capabilities that could not be achieved with contemporary (unguided) gunnery systems.
“The Vulcano capability introduces a revolution in naval gunnery” Oto Melara CEO Carlo Alberto Iardella told Defense Update, “the expansion of this technology to the 76mm gun is part of our strategy to expand Vulcano through our lines of cannons” he added saying the new capability provides the 76/62 naval cannon a range of authority unmatched by competing weapon systems. According to Iardella, the Vulcano family will be expanded in the future to offer semi-active laser homing capability, enabling naval and land artillery to effectively engage fast moving targets.
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