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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the naval guns category.
01 / Overview
Bofors 57 mm Mk.1 gun
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
NAVAL GUNS · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the naval guns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Weapon Typedual-purpose naval gun
- Service Entry Year1971
- Length4.345 m
- Diameter57 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Performance3MOD.3
- Range8.5 km
- Maximum Range (gun)17 km
- Rate of Fire (gun)200
▣Warhead2MOD.2
- Warhead Typepre-fragmented shell
- Warhead Weight0.002 kg
◇Platform3MOD.3
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Ship-LaunchedYes
- Launch Tube Diameter57 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1971Production started
- 1972Entered service
55
years in service
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries15country
05 / MASS Score
NAVAL GUNS RANKING Naval Guns · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theNaval Gunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Surface ship from which a torpedo is launched, typically a destroyer, cruiser, or dedicated torpedo boat.
Ship-launched: a torpedo designed to be deployed from surface warships using onboard launch tubes or deck-mounted launchers.
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