Bofors 120 mm gun
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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 Navy22x20px 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 91-970700-41it:Bofors 120 mm
