What is DENİZHAN? Turkey’s national 76/62 naval gun
Technical Specifications
| Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Automatic naval medium caliber gun |
| Manufacturer | ASFAT — MKE Consortium |
| Caliber | 76 mm |
| Barrel Length | 62 caliber (≈4.7 m) |
| Rate of Fire | ≥85 rounds/minute (super fast gun target) |
| Standard Range | ≈16 km (standard HE ammunition) |
| Extended Range | ≈40 km target (with Vulcano/DART class missile ammunition) |
| Elevation Angle | -15° to +85° |
| Ammunition | HE, HE-PFF, anti-air, anti-missile, future guided |
| Cooling | Water-cooled barrel |
| Operational Capability | Development — Integration target for the first vessel in 2026-2028 |
| Target Platforms | MİLGEM Block-2, TF-2000 frigate, future large surface units |
Strategic Importance
- Turkey’s navy’s main gun dependency is about to end
- Compatible with Oto Melara 76/62 ammunition — simple transition
- Domestic production — spare parts, software, modernization conducted in Turkey
- New MİLGEM, TF-2000, landing ships’ standard gun
- Export potential — buyers from Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, etc.
- Future guided ammunition range will reach 40+ km
