Oto Melara 76 Super Rapid Compact Naval Gun

It was the 1960s, and the Italian Navy was about to design a weapon that would be unequaled even in the new millennium. Developed by the OTO-Melara company, the 76-millimeter Compact naval cannon didn’t take long to conquer the world markets. Its holistic design made it a perfect fit for anti-missile and anti-aircraft roles but also for anti-surface and general naval support missions, soon surpassing American and Russian developments. And even as the years have gone by, the OTO-Melara has always been adaptable to the times. Over half a century later, the weapon still arms the navies of five dozen countries, some of which consider it the best naval gun ever created…