Fajr-27
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| Fajr-27 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Naval Defence Cannon |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iran |
| Produced | September 2006[1] |
| 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 an Iranian unlicensed copy of the Italian OTO Melara 76mm naval gun.
The system was publicly unveiled for the first time in September 2006.
See also[edit]
- Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces
- Defense industry of Iran
- List of equipment of the Iranian Army
References[edit]
- ^ "Iran to mass produce new artillery gun". Middle East Online. 27 September 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- "Iran launches production of dual-purpose cannon". iht.com. 2006-09-27. Archived from the original on 2006-11-29.
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