Art work of the 40mm Bofors
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40mm BOFORS L40/70
Art work of the 40mm Bofors
L40/70 anti-aircraft gun
Crew: 6 (4 on mount)
Calibre: 40mm.
Elevation/Depression: +90º/-4º.
Traverse: 360º.
Ammunition Range:
12,500
metres - maximum horizontal.
..........................8700 metres - maximum vertical.
..........................4000 metres - effective vertical.
Comments: The gun is being upgraded by the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Manufactured by OFB, the gun is replacing the ageing 40mm Bofors L/60 anti-aircraft gun.
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