The Oto Melara 76mm Rapid Gun. MANILA -- Having a high rate of fire and the ability to shoot down air targets like missiles makes the Oto Melara 76mm Rapid Gun an ideal weapon for the newly-launched BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the country's first ever missile-armed frigate.
This was emphasized by Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Captain Jonathan Zata in response to Philippine News Agency's queries on how good and efficient the Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid Gun is.
"It (the gun) is capable of intercepting air targets to include missiles using special munitions," the Navy spokesperson told the Philippine News Agency Tuesday, quoting Offshore Combat Force head, Commodore Caesar Bernard Valencia.
Also, the Super Rapid Gun has a faster rate of fire, around 120 rounds per minute, compared to the current 76mm guns in the PN inventory which is only 80 rounds per minute.
These slower-firing 76mm guns are fitting for the three Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessels and three Jacinto-class patrol vessels.
Having the Super Rapid Gun fitted to BRP Jose Rizal and the BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) -- currently being built -- is ideal as PN personnel are already trained in the maintenance of 76mm guns and compatible with the current munition inventory.
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