Fajr-27

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Fajr-27
Fajr-27 naval gun.jpg
TypeNaval Defence Cannon
Place of origin Iran
Service history
Used by Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
Production history
Manufacturer Iran
ProducedSeptember 2006 [1]
Specifications
Caliber 76 mm (Medium)
Rate of fire 85 rds/min
Effective firing range7 km (aerial) 17 km (surface)

The Fajr-27 system is an Iranian unlicensed copy of the Italian OTO Melara 76mm naval gun.

The system was publicly unveiled for the first time in September 2006.

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References

  1. "Iran to mass produce new artillery gun". Middle East Online. 27 September 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.