Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft autocannon
It made by
Sweden.
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Type Autocannon
Place of origin Sweden
Service history
In service 1934–present
Used by See users
Wars World War II, Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts, Arab-Israeli conflict, Korean War, Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation, Vietnam War, South African Border War, Falklands War, Gulf War, Yugoslav wars, Iraq War, Lebanese Civil War
Production history
Designer Bofors Defence
Designed 1930
Manufacturer Bofors Defence (1932–2000)
United Defense Industries (2000–2006)
BAE Systems AB (2006 onwards)
Produced 1932–present
Variants See variants
Specifications
Weight L/60: 1,981 kg (4,370 lb)
L/70: 5,150 kg (11,400 lb)
Crew dependent on use
Shell Complete round: -
L/60 40×311mmR (1.57 in), L/70 40×364mmR
Caliber 40 mm L/60–70 (actual length varies from 56–70 calibers, based on model)
Carriage 522 kg (1,150 lb)
Elevation L/60: -5°/+90° (55°/s)
L/70: -20°/+80° (57°/s)
Traverse Full 360°
L/60: 50°/s
L/70: 92°/s
Rate of fire L/60: 120 round/min
L/70: 330 round/min
Muzzle velocity L/60: 881 m/s (2,890 ft/s)
L/70: 1,021 m/s (3,350 ft/s)
Maximum range L/60: 7,160 m (23,490 ft)
L/70: 12,500 m (41,000 ft)
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