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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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  • The effective increased level of performance will be attained through the new 57 mm 3P ammunition.

    And the new stealth-technique designed cupola will effectively shield the complete system with only the barrel exposed for the few seconds of a firing sequence.