Bofors 57 Mk3 Naval Gun

The 57 Mk 3, the third generation of
Bofors Defence 57 mm multi-purpose naval guns, will have:
Tactical freedom at all conflict levels.
6-mode programmable all-target ammunition.
Air burst capability for small boat defence.
220 rounds per minute rate of fire and super
accuracy gives short firing sequences.
120 rounds ready to fire with immediate shift
between two types of ammunition.
On-mount muzzle velocity radar.
Computer controlled burst pattern.
Remotely operated with gyro-stabilized local control
back-up.
Maximum range: 17 000 metres.
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