Oto Melara introduced a new version of its FAST FORTY naval mount during IDEF 2013

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Naval Defense Industry News - Italy
 
 
 
Oto Melara introduced a new version of its FAST FORTY naval mount during IDEF 2013
 
At the IDEF 2013 defense exhibition which was held recently Istanbul, Turkey, Italian company Oto Melara unveiled for the first time the 40mm single FAST FORTY naval mounting with dual feeding system (type C) with stealth cupola.
     
At the IDEF 2013 defense exhibition which was held recently Istanbul, Turkey, Italian company Oto Melara unveiled for the first time the 40mm single FAST FORTY naval mounting with dual feeding system (type C) with stealth cupola.
Oto Melara Single Fast Forty Gun Mount

     
The Oto Melara Single Fast Forty Gun Mount is a new generation naval weapon, which fully satisfies the requirements of full automation, high reliability, easy installation (no deck penetration) and ease of maintenance.

This weapon is fitted with a 40mm cannon characterized with high rate of fire, high accuracy and two ammunition feeding system that provides the plentiful availability of two different types of rounds ready to fire.
     
At the IDEF 2013 defense exhibition which was held recently Istanbul, Turkey, Italian company Oto Melara unveiled for the first time the 40mm single FAST FORTY naval mounting with dual feeding system (type C) with stealth cupola.
Oto Melara Single Fast Forty Gun Mount at IDEF 2013
     
The Oto Melara Single Fast Forty Gun Mount with stealth cupola has the same gun as the existing “40mm Single Fast Forty”, but it was subjected to a technological update.

Specifications of the 40mm gun mount:
» 450 rpm (mod. Fast Forty)
» Stand alone, Local control, Remote control, Mannned
» Availability due to High Performance Local Control:
Simplified - 2/3 Axis stabilization
Enhanced - Micro fire control system
» Digital interface
» Ready to fire rounds: 144
» Stealth cupola
» No deck penetration
» Environment Protected

This new gun mount will be installed on Turkish Navy future LST ships, in a manned version.