Fajr-27
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| 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 |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 76 mm (Medium) |
| Rate of fire | 85 rds/min |
| Effective firing range | 7 km (aerial) 17 km (surface) |
The Fajr 27 system is a domestically manufactured Iranian rapid fire naval artillery system based on the Italian OTO Melara 76mm dual purpose. [1]
The system was publicly unveiled for the first time in September 2006. [2]
See also
Sources
- ↑ Iran launches production of dual-purpose cannon - iht,africa,Iran Military - Africa & Middle East - International Herald Tribune
- ↑ http://www.kuwaittimes.net/Navariednews.asp?dismode=article&artid=1796864615
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