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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