Munizioni Reali CDP-35/95

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CDP-35/95
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TypeClose-in weapon system
Place of origin Luminerra
Service history
In service1996
Production history
Designed1987 - 1992
ManufacturerMunizioni Reali
Specifications
WeightGun: 450 kg (3300 kg for full instillation)
Length5.5 m
Width2.39 m
Height1.94 m
Crewunmanned

Shell35×228mm
Caliber35 mm
ActionGas-operated revolver cannon
Elevation- 15 / +85 degrees at 70 degree/s
Traverse360 degrees at 120 degrees per second
Rate of fireSemi-automatic or 200-1000 rounds per minute depending on fire mode
Muzzle velocityLEAP: 1,050 m/s (3,445 ft/s)
HEI: 1,175 m/s (3,854 ft/s)
APDS/T: 1,440 m/s (4,724 ft/s)
Effective firing range3,500–5,000 m (3,800–5,500 yd)
Feed system252 linkless rounds in installation

The Munizioni Reali CDP-35/95 is a close-in weapon system system developed by Munizioni Reali of Luminerra and in use by several vessels of the Lumenic Armada

A device at the muzzle end of the barrel measures the exact speed of each round as it is fired, and automatically sets the fuse to detonate the round as it approaches a pre-set distance from the target. Each round disperses 152 small tungsten projectiles weighing 3.3 grams (0.12 oz) each to form a lethal cone-shaped cloud to strike the incoming target. Whilst these are too small to do major damage in themselves, the accumulation of damage from multiple strikes is expected to destroy wings and control surfaces, sensors and aerodynamics, causing the target to crash. Other firing modes are designed to be effective against surface targets such as small fast attack boats.

The Munizioni Reali CDP-35/95 is easy to install as it requires no through deck penetration and needs no supply of coolant, air or ship's power to operate. However, it does need a power supply to recharge its batteries. Installation can take as little as sixty minutes and requires only six square meters of deck space. The complete system with 252 rounds weighs 3,200 kg.

The weapon is designed to be controlled by an external fire-control system using either radar or electro-optical trackers. It is fitted with an optional onboard observation TV camera which relays imagery to an operator console from which it can also be aimed and fired in an emergency mode. The computer system uses an open architecture and is claimed to be compatible with many existing fire control systems.

The gun's ammunition capacity allows it to engage 10 anti-ship missiles or 20 surface targets.