The Bofors 57 mm Naval Automatic Gun L/70 (Swedish: 57 mm sjöautomatkanon L/70 (57 mm SAK 70)), [1] [2] among other names, is a series of dual-purpose naval guns designed and produced by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors (since March 2005 part of BAE Systems AB), designed in the late 1960s as a replacement design for the twin barreled ...

May 13, 2022 · Despite its smaller calibre, the 57mm Mk 3s’ high rate of fire can deliver a greater weight of explosive onto a target than the ubiquitous OTO Melara 76mm. As a crude comparison, a sustained 10-second burst would deliver 16.5 kg of explosives compared with 13.75 kg delivered by the Super Rapid 76mm.

Apr 12, 2009 · Comparing the Bofors 57 mm Mk3 with 3P ammo and the Oto Melara 76 SR without the DAVIDE anti-missile system there's no doubt in my mind which gun is the best all-round gun, but it seems the latest developments in 76 mm ammo will make the Oto 76 a …

Apr 21, 2024 · The Royal Navy has chosen the BAE Bofors 57mm Mk3 to arm a new class, the Mk31 general purpose Frigates. This is the same gun that arms National Security Cutters (NSCs) and Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) and which will arm the Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPCs) and the new Constellation class guided missile frigates.

The Bofors 57 mm gun is a nickname or designation given to several types of guns designed and developed by the Swedish company Bofors: Bofors 57 mm anti-tank gun, a 57 mm anti-tank gun for the Swedish army during WW2. Bofors 57 mm Automatic Gun L/50, a 57 mm × 230 mm aircraft autocannon for the Saab T 18B torpedo bomber.

The Bofors 57 mm l/70 naval guns are a series of dual-purpose naval guns designed and produced by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors (since March 2005 part of BAE Systems AB), designed in 1964 as a revision of the 57 mm lvakan …

In reviewing this weapon, the US Navy concluded that it was heavy when compared to the OTO-Melara 35 mm and 76 mm weapons. About 25 Mark 2 guns were manufactured. The Mark 3 is the latest version. This mounting uses the same ammunition as the Mark 2 …

This is what you get with the Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun system. A high rate of fire and immediate switch capability provide superb survivability and tactical freedom at all levels of conflict. Its 3P …

Aug 5, 2011 · Bofors 57 Mk3 gun system (US denomination 57 mm Mk110) with its high rate of fire and immediate switch capability between optimized ammunition types, including the new smart 57 mm 3P...

57mm gun system with its high rate of fire and immediate switch capability between optimized ammunition types, including the new smart 57 mm 3P all-target ammunition, provides high survivability and tactical freedom at all levels of conflict