Bofors 40mm/56 Twin-Mount Medium Antiaircraft Gun
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brwhiz
N 39° 09.551 W 111° 49.109
12S E 429284 N 4334760
This Static Artillery Display is located in Gunnison Park at approximately 245 N Main Street (US Highway 89) in Gunnison, Utah.
Waymark Code: WMGK4R
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2013
Views: 3
No nameplates could be found on this particular weapon but it appears to be Bofors 40mm/56 Twin-Mount Antiaircraft Gun typically found on naval warships after 1942. They could fire 120 two-pound high-explosive rounds per minute out to a range of about 11,000 yards but the projectiles were typically set to self-destruct after 5000 yards to minimize friendly-fire accidents.
What type of artillery is this?: Naval Antiaircraft
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Allied Powers of World War II
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1935
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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