![]() The Otomatic SPAAG used the chassis of the OF-40 main battle tank powered by the MTU MB 837 Ka-500 diesel engine, developing 750 hp. It is a further development of the Otomatic SPAAG developed in the mid 80s. It is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire-suppression systems. The turret armour provides protection against small-arms fire and artillery shell splinters. The vehicle has a datalink interface for target acquisition and designation from external sources. The Otomatic is fitted with a 76 mm automatic gun, which is a variant of 76 mm naval gun. The Otomatic was never accepted to service, even though it outperforms many self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. ![]() The first prototype was completed in 1987. It can track 8-24 air targets simultaneously. The Otomatic self-propelled anti aircraft gun was developed as a private venture by OTO Melara in the mid 80s. Aircraft can be tracked at 15 km and helicopters at 8 km. The Otomatic has all-weather operational capability, being fitted with search and tracking radars, an optronic aiming and tracking system and a digital fire-control system. It was also suggested that it could also be used in a coastal defence role! Range against aircraft is 4 km and over 2 km against light armored vehicles. The Otomatic can engage helicopters at six kilometres range, before they release their anti-tank guided weapons. War Thunder - Upcoming Content - OTOMATIC SPAAG 858 views 27 Dislike Share Save Tigerfrost 14.1K subscribers Link To Official Development Blog Post. Designed and built by OTO Melara, it was armed with a single 76 mm naval gun. The OTO Main Anti-aircraft Tank for Intercept and Combat, shortened as Otomatic was an Italian self-propelled anti-aircraft gun prototype. Such a powerful gun was selected for the SPAAG because of its long range. OTOMATIC SPAAG £6.00 Seller is unable to receive payments since their PayPal or Stripe account has not yet been connected. Armour-piercing rounds were available for use against ground targets. Its rate of fire was increased from 85 to 120 rpm, firing in six-round bursts, using fragmentation rounds against air targets. It is fitted with a 76mm automatic gun, which is a variant of OTO Melara's very popular 76mm naval gun. The Otomatic was never accepted into service, even though it out-performs many self-propelled anti-aircraft systems. The first prototype was completed in 1987 and it is seen here at the 1988 Farnborough Air Show. The Otomatic self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) was developed as a private venture by the Italian company, OTO Melara, in the mid-1980s.
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