Data Quality86%
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 40 Mk4
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2012–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) · MODERN ERA
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year2005
- Combat Weight2,300 kg
- Crew0
- Carriage / Platformnaval mount
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
- Calibre40 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)70
- Ordnance Typenaval artillery
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Maximum Range (standard)12.5 km
- Muzzle Velocity1,012 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)300
- Elevation-20°/+80°
- Traverse360°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight0.975 kg
- Ammunition Types40×365 3P programmable, Bofors 40 mm L/70 family
- Precision-Guided RoundYes
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility1MOD.1
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds100
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start2,009 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2012Production started
14
years in service
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
05 / MASS Score
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA) RANKING Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
69ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)8MODERN ERA · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)90SWEDEN · ALL WEAPONS9PERFORMANCE/PRICE · ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AAA)
ⓘ Rankings are within theAnti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Radar system measuring projectile velocity at muzzle exit.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
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