Bofors 120 mm gun model 1950

The Bofors 120 mm automatic gun was a dual purpose 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-class and Friesland class destroyers, and later the Tromp-class frigates.

12 cm akan M/50
Twin turret on Swedish Destroyer HMS Småland 2010.
TypeNaval gun
Place of originSweden
Service history
In service1952 - 1985
Used by Swedish Navy
 Royal Netherlands Navy
 Colombian National Navy
 Peruvian Navy
Production history
DesignerBofors
ManufacturerBofors
No. built54
Specifications
Barrel length8.05 metres (317 in)

Shell23,5 kg
Caliber120 millimetres (4.7 in)
Elevationmax +80°
Rate of fire42 rpm (per barrel)
84 rpm (synchronized)
Muzzle velocity850 m/s

References

  • Borgenstam Insulander Kaudern; "Jagare". Karlskona 1989. CB Marinlitteratur. ISBN 91-970700-41
  • 12 cm luftvärnsautomatkanon m/50 tekniskt beskrivning fastställd 1951. (12 cm anti air autocannon m/50 technical description established 1951) booklet.
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