127mm/64 Lightweight

History

This gun mounting, manufactured by Oto Melara, is an 5inch (127mm) gun mounting for use on frigate and destroyer type warships. The gun is developed from the 127mm/54 LW mounting operational from 1972 onwards.

Used on

• Carlo Bergamini class
• F 125 class
• Zeven provinciën class (planned)

Affiliated systems

• 127mm/54 LW
• 127mm/54 Compact

Part description

Sideview with belowdeck parts included, front view.

See also

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNIT_5-64_LW.php