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40mm Bofors L40/70 AA Gun

 

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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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