| Rheinmetall Sea Snake 30 mm | |
| Origin: | Germany |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Artillery: | yes |
| Service: | 2024–present |
| Design Date: | 2021 |
| Weight: | Gun: 479 kg |
| Length: | 2.89 m |
| Width: | 1.91 m |
| Height: | 1.28 m |
| Crew: | unmanned |
| Cartridge: | 30×173mm |
| Caliber: | 30 mm |
| Barrels: | Singular |
| Rate: | Single shot Burst (automatic fire): 1,100 rounds per minute |
| Velocity: | 1050m/s |
| Elevation: | -25 / +60 degrees rate: 90 degree/s |
| Traverse: | 360 degrees rate: 120 degrees per second |
| Ref: | [1] [2] |
The Rheinmetall Sea Snake 30 mm is a close-in weapon system designed by Rheinmetall Air Defence AG for mounting on ships. It is based on the KCE30 30 mm revolver cannon, and was designed by a request of the German Navy. It is capable of employment of air burst ammunition (ABM). The launch customer of the system is the Brazilian Navy with the Tamandaré-class frigates.[3] [1] [2]