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{{DISPLAYTITLE:20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun}}
 
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[[File:20 mm 65 Breda (20 mm).jpg|thumb|x250px|Single-mount 20 mm/65 Breda on [[VAS 201]] with an Italian sailor crewing the gun]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
 
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
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=== Available ammunition ===
 
=== Available ammunition ===
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* Universal: {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer(self-destroying)}}
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* HE belt: {{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer(self-destroying)}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer (self-destroying)}}{{-}}  {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}
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* AP belt: {{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|API-T|Armour-piercing incendiary tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEFI-T*|High-explosive fragmentation incendiary tracer(self-destroying)}}
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=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Good damage output
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* Very fast reload time compared to the nearest peers
  
 
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* Small magazine size
  
 
== History ==
 
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A scaled-up version of the [[Breda Model 31 (13.2 mm)|Breda Model 31]] machine gun, the 20-millimetre/65-calibre Breda is a naval anti-aircraft cannon designed for dual-purpose use. A variant of the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|Breda Mod.35]], the Breda is the same gun mounted on an anti-aircraft platform for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy). Like its army counterpart, this gun was adopted in 1935 but was initially issued on a dual mount that used the same base as the large [[37 mm/54 Breda Mod.32 (37 mm)|37 mm/54 Breda Mod.32]]. However, it means this twin mount had the same faults as the larger cannons including high vibrations and a need for a strong support structure. It also suffered from only carrying 12 rounds meaning frequent reloads and a low rate of fire. The later 1939 and 1940 single mounts fixed these problems and added better sights. The 1940 mount was particularly used by the [[MAS 500 (Family)|MAS torpedo boats]]. While seen by the Regia Marina as an effective weapon, it was overall inferior to the [[20 mm/70 Oerlikon 3S (20 mm)|20 mm/70 Oerlikon]] guns they adopted in limited numbers in 1941.
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Alongside Italy, the Breda was used in other countries as well. The Swedish Navy purchased two ''Spica''-class torpedo boats renamed the ''Romulus'' class which came with these guns designated as the Akan m/38. The Finnish Navy bought four ''Jymy''-class motor torpedo boats. A significant number of Bredas were captured by the British in North Africa during Operation Compass and alongside use by the British Army was used by both the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy ships including HMAS ''Perth'', HMAS ''Vendetta'', and HMS ''Ladybird''.
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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* [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)]] - land variant.
  
 
== External links ==
 
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 4 November 2023

Single-mount 20 mm/65 Breda on VAS 201 with an Italian sailor crewing the gun

Description

Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Motor gun boats  MV-611
Motor torpedo boats  MAS 555 · MAS 561 · MAS 569 · MS-15 · MS-53 · VAS 201 · GIS 811
Sub-chasers  RN Gabbiano
Destroyers  RN Aviere · RN Corazziere · RN Geniere
Light Cruisers  RN Duca degli Abruzzi
Battleships  RN Conte di Cavour · RN Duilio

General info

Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.

Available ammunition

  • Universal: API-T · HEFI-T*
  • HE belt: HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · API-T
  • AP belt: API-T · API-T · API-T · HEFI-T*

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEFI-T* 4 4 4 4 4 4
API-T 38 36 27 19 14 10
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(s) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HEFI-T* 830 0.14 0 0.1 3 79° 80° 81°
API-T 832 0.14 0.001 1 1.7 47° 60° 65°

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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Pros:

  • Excellent vertical guidance
  • Good damage output
  • Very fast reload time compared to the nearest peers

Cons:

  • Small magazine size

History

A scaled-up version of the Breda Model 31 machine gun, the 20-millimetre/65-calibre Breda is a naval anti-aircraft cannon designed for dual-purpose use. A variant of the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) Breda Mod.35, the Breda is the same gun mounted on an anti-aircraft platform for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy). Like its army counterpart, this gun was adopted in 1935 but was initially issued on a dual mount that used the same base as the large 37 mm/54 Breda Mod.32. However, it means this twin mount had the same faults as the larger cannons including high vibrations and a need for a strong support structure. It also suffered from only carrying 12 rounds meaning frequent reloads and a low rate of fire. The later 1939 and 1940 single mounts fixed these problems and added better sights. The 1940 mount was particularly used by the MAS torpedo boats. While seen by the Regia Marina as an effective weapon, it was overall inferior to the 20 mm/70 Oerlikon guns they adopted in limited numbers in 1941.

Alongside Italy, the Breda was used in other countries as well. The Swedish Navy purchased two Spica-class torpedo boats renamed the Romulus class which came with these guns designated as the Akan m/38. The Finnish Navy bought four Jymy-class motor torpedo boats. A significant number of Bredas were captured by the British in North Africa during Operation Compass and alongside use by the British Army was used by both the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy ships including HMAS Perth, HMAS Vendetta, and HMS Ladybird.

Media

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See also

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Italy naval cannons
20 mm  20 mm/65 Breda · 20 mm/70 Oerlikon 3S · 20 mm/70 Scotti-Isotta Fraschini mod.1939
37 mm  37 mm/54 Breda Mod.32 · 37 mm/54 Breda Mod.38 · 37 mm/54 Breda Mod.39
40 mm  40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni mod.1915/1917 · 40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni mod.1915/1917, Modif.1930 · 40 mm/70 Breda-Bofors type 107
65 mm  65 mm/64 Ansaldo-Terni Mod.1939
76 mm  76 mm/40 Armstrong mod.1897/1910 · 76 mm/40 Armstrong mod.1897/1912 · 76 mm/40 Ansaldo mod.1917 · 76 mm/45 Schneider mod.1911 · 76 mm/50 Vickers mod.1909 · 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara Compact · 76-mm/62 SMP 3
90 mm  90 mm/50 Ansaldo model 1939
100 mm  100 mm/47 O.T.O. Mod. 1928 · 100 mm/47 O.T.O. Mod. 1937
120 mm  120 mm/45 Canet-Schneider-Armstrong mod.1918-19 · 120 mm/50 Armstrong model 1909 · 120 mm/45 O.T.O. Mod. 1926 · 120 mm/50 Ansaldo mod.1926 · 120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936
135 mm  135 mm/45 O.T.O. Mod. 1937
152 mm  152 mm/45 Schneider mod.1911 · 152/53 mm Ansaldo mod.1926 · 152/53 mm O.T.O. Mod.1929
203 mm  203 mm/50 Ansaldo mod.1924 · 203 mm/53 Ansaldo mod.1927
305 mm  305 mm/46 Armstrong model 1909 · 305 mm/46 Vickers model 1909
320 mm  320 mm/44 OTO model 1934 · 320 mm/44 Ansaldo model 1936
  Foreign:
20 mm  2 cm/65 Flakvierling 38 (Germany) · 20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (USA)
40 mm  Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (USA) · Bofors L/60 Mark 3 (USA)
76 mm  76 mm/50 Mk.33 (USA)
127 mm  127 mm/38 Mk.12 (USA)

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