Italy Leonardo
76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun
Widely exported 76mm naval gun in service with more than 60 navies, capable of up to 120 rounds per minute and reaching 40 km when firing Vulcano guided ammunition.
In service since 1985
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Italian export-licensed
UAMA authorisation; standard EU/Wassenaar controls.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 1985. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 120 rpm |
|---|---|
| Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration. | 915 m/s |
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 40 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 76 mm |
|---|---|
| Max firing range Maximum range of the main gun or rocket artillery (with assisted/extended-range munitions where noted). Higher extends reach. | 40 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 7,900 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 4,724 mm |
Specifications compiled from public Leonardo and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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What is the engagement range of the Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun? +
The Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun has a maximum engagement range of 40 km.
How much does the Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun weigh? +
The Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun has a combat weight of 7,900 kg.
How many crew does the Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun require? +
The Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid Naval Gun requires a crew of 0.
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