The Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60 (often referred to simply as the "Bofors 40 mm gun", the "Bofors gun" and the like, [3][4] see name) is an anti-aircraft autocannon, designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors.

The Navy developed a water-cooled design on a turntable in two gun (Mk.I) and four gun (Mk.II) variants. Introduced in 1942 they became the Navy's standard intermediate range anti-aircraft weapon and were extremely effective, remaining in service until the 1950's.

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Probably the best automatic cannon anti-aircraft weapon of World War II, Bofors guns of this type remained in service long after the war ended. This weapon was used on almost every major USA and UK warship of World War II and was a very potent AA gun.

The infra-red illumination cartridge (IRIC) M992 is a 40 mm low pressure grenade, designed to be fired from man-portable grenade launchers, to provide infrared illumination.

40 MM Antiaircraft Gun, OP 820, 1943, is a Navy service manual for the most widely used anti-aircraft gun of WW II. In this online version of the manual we have attempted to keep the flavor of the original layout while taking advantage of the Web's universal accessibility.

5 days ago · BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024, showcasing its unique capability to protect against ever-evolving aerial threats.

It was initially intended as a dedicated anti-aircraft weapon, being sold as Bofors 40 mm Automatic A.A. Gun L/70, but has since its conception been redeveloped into a dedicated multi-purpose weapon capable of firing both sabot projectiles and programmable ammunition.

The 40-mm Boresight Mk 2 Mod 0 consists of one part, the forward end of which is plug-shaped and fits into the breech end of the barrel. It is provided with at the center anti a mirror at the after end for deflecting the line of sight 90°.

The KIDD is fitted out with fourteen 40mm guns contained in three twin Mk-1 mounts and two quad Mk-2 mounts. Twin 40mm Gun Mounts 41 and 42 are located forward on the 01 Level just aft of 5-inch Gun Mount 52.