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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category.
01 / Overview
Bofors 120 mm L/46 automatic gun
Category
Country
Production
1968–1970
Quantity
120
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-aircraft artillery (aaa) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1968
- Combat Weight23,000 kg
- Travel Weight28,000 kg
- Crew2
- Carriage / PlatformField carriage / Naval turret
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
- Calibre120 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)46
- Ordnance TypeLiquid-cooled autocannon
▣Performance6MOD.6
- Maximum Range (standard)18.5 km
- Muzzle Velocity810 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)80
- Rate of Fire (sustained)75
- Elevation-10°/+80° (TAK 120)
- Traverse360°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight21 kg
- Ammunition Types120 × 615 mm R Bofors
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledNo
- AutoloaderYes
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds52
⬢Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length5.52 m
- Height1.95 m
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production120
- Production Start1,950 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1968Production started
- 1970Production ended
- 1975Entered service
58
years in service
2
years in production
120
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) RANKING Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
42ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)10COLD WAR · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)68SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS99PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
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