The Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70, [1] (Bofors 40 mm L/70, Bofors 40 mm/70, Bofors 40/70 and the like), is a multi-purpose autocannon developed by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors (today BAE Systems Bofors) during the second half of the 1940s as a modern replacement for their World War II -era Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun -design.

Firepower The L/70 fires different 40mm rounds than the earlier L/60. The new rounds are slightly lighter and have a much higher velocity. The latest upgrades include the 3P proximity fuse ammunition. The rounds are loaded in 4 round clips, although most systems are fitted with a …

May 24, 2024 · The L/70 or L-70 is an anti-aircraft gun of 40mm caliber designed and manufactured by the Swedish Company Bofors. The Company was acquired in September 2000 by United Defense Industries, but since March 2005 has been a part of BAE Systems AB.

The new 40 mm design used a larger 40x365R round firing a slightly lighter 870 g shell at a much higher 1,030 m/s (3,379 fps) muzzle velocity. The rate of fire was increased to 240 rounds per minute (4.0 rounds per second).

Caliber: 40 mm (40×365 mm R). Recoil prevention system: Hydraulic with spring. Barrel locking: Vertical. Equipment weight: 4800 kg for version A, 5700 kg for the version with the BOFI-R …

May 5, 2013 · The Bofors L70 40 mm auto-cannon has a cyclic rate of 320 rounds per minute and an effective range of 4000 meters against both airborne and ground targets. Newer, faster-firing versions of this...

Nov 25, 2024 · The upgraded Bofors L/70 now features BEL’s advanced Drone Guard System, which has been specifically designed to detect, track, and neutralize rogue drones. The DGS works to provide security to the autocannon also as an …

Feb 19, 2024 · Since its debut, the Bofors L70 has undergone multiple upgrades to keep pace with evolving aerial threats, ranging from conventional aircraft to drones. Specifications • Caliber: 40 mm • Barrel Length: L/70 (approx. 2.8m) • Rate of Fire: Up to 330 rounds/min • Effective Range: 4,000m (altitude), 12 km (distance)

The L/70 fires different 40mm rounds than the earlier L/60. The new rounds are slightly lighter and have a much higher velocity. The latest upgrades include the 3P proximity fuze ammunition. The rounds are loaded in 4 round clips, although most systems are fitted with a 26 round hopper.

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.