Bofors 40 mm gun

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Bofors_40_mm_gun

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:artillery
gptkbp:barrel_type	40 mm shells
gptkbp:caliber	40 mm
gptkbp:crew	gptkb:5
gptkbp:designated_as	NATO as L70
gptkbp:developed_by	gptkb:Bofors_AB
gptkbp:first_introduced	1939
gptkbp:historical_significance	influenced modern artillery design remains in service in some countries effective against aircraft known for reliability and effectiveness part of many naval fleets used in naval and ground roles widely produced during WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Bofors 40 mm gun
gptkbp:is_adopted_by	multiple countries
gptkbp:length	4.7 m
gptkbp:mounting_options	towed or self-propelled
gptkbp:notable_users	gptkb:NATO_forces gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy gptkb:Royal_Navy gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Indian_Armed_Forces gptkb:Swedish_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:range	2,500 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire	120 rounds per minute
gptkbp:recoil	hydraulic recoil system
gptkbp:replaced_by	modern anti-aircraft systems
gptkbp:successor	gptkb:Bofors_57_mm_gun
gptkbp:type	gptkb:missile
gptkbp:used_in	gptkb:Bosnian_War gptkb:Gulf_War gptkb:Korean_War gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:Iraq_War gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:weight	1,200 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:British_Indian_Army gptkb:military_aircraft gptkb:Operation_Crusader
gptkbp:bfsLayer	4