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Type | Naval gun |
Place of origin | Sweden |
Service history | |
In service | 1952 - 1985 |
Used by | File:Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg Swedish Navy Royal Netherlands Navy 22x20px Colombian National Armada |
Production history | |
Designer | Bofors |
Manufacturer | Bofors |
Number built | 54 |
Specifications | |
Barrel length | 8.05 metres (317 in) |
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Shell | 23,5 kg |
Caliber | 120 millimetres (4.7 in) |
Elevation | max +80° |
Rate of fire | 40/min |
Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s |
The Bofors 120 automatic mm gun was a naval gun. It was initially used aboard Halland class destroyers and Colombian Navy 7 de Agosto (D-06) and 20 de Junio (D-05). The guns also were used on the Dutch Holland and Friesland class destroyers.
References
- Borgenstam Insulander Kaudern; "Jagare". Karlskona 1989. CB Marinlitteratur. id=ISBN 91-970700-41