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 OTOMelara company, the 76millimeter Compact naval cannon didnt take long to conquer the world markets. Its holistic design made it a perfect fit for antimissile and antiaircraft roles but also for antisurface and general naval support missions, soon surpassing American and Russian developments. And even as the years have gone by, the OTOMelara 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