Les canon BOFORS
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N 46° 34.220 W 072° 43.508
18T E 674327 N 5159932
Canon BOFORS
Waymark Code: WMKJAV
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 04/20/2014
Views: 19
English Below:
Le 40 mm Bofors est un canon antiaérien conçu par l’armurier suédois Bofors au début des années 1930. Sa version initiale était baptisée 40L60, car le tube a une longueur théorique égale à 60 fois le calibre. Il fut fabriqué en Suède par la société Bofors elle-même, mais également sous licence dans de nombreux autres pays. Une grande partie des nations impliquées dans le deuxième conflit mondial l'ont utilisé sous des versions différentes, et même après. De nombreuses versions sont toujours en service dans les années 2010.
Caractéristique:
Calibre: 40mm
Longueur 2,25 m
Poids: 2 460 kg
Vitesse de projectile 854 m/s
Cadence: 120 coups/min
English:
The Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as by the Axis powers. The cannon remains in service (as the main armament in the CV 90) making it both one of the longest-serving and most widespread artillery pieces of all time. Bofors itself has been part of BAE Systems AB since March 2005.
Characteristics:
Calibre: 40mm
Lenght: 2,25m
Weight 2 460 kg
Projectile speed: 854 m/s
Cadence: 120 rds/min
Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 46° 34.220 W 072° 43.508
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes: GC3MX5F Canon BOFORS
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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