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Oto Melara tests the "Conte di Cavour" air carrier's cannons

Salto di Quirra, Italy - Two 76 mm cannons and three 25 mm weapons to be mounted on the new Italian Navy's admiral ship by September

The Italian "Conte di Cavour" air carrier will be endowed of anti-ship and anti-aircraft short-range defensive systems provided by Oto Melara. The well known weapon systems' producer is performing during these days tests for the 76 mm cannons, which will be probably mounted on the Italian Navy's major unit next September (two cannons have been scheduled). The related tests are being performed at the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 101678
Rome, Italy, 08/12/2004 13:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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