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20 mm modèle F2 gunlarger figure on 1 of 1
Bofors 40 Mk4larger figure on 0 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | 20 mm modèle F2 gun | Bofors 40 Mk4 |
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| Crew | — | remote controlled with gyro-stabilised local control back-up[source] |
| Type | Autocannon[source] | Naval gun[source] |
| Place of origin | France[source] | Sweden[source] |
| Action | Gas unlocked, delayed blowback[source] | — |
| Elevation | −15° to + 65° |
Barrel length
Single source1,970 mm (78 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
−20°/+80°[source] |
| In service | — | 2012–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | See operators[source] |
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| Designer | — | BAE Systems AB[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | BAE Systems AB[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2009–present[source] |
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| Shell | — | 40 × 365 cartridge weight 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb ) shell weight 0.975 kilograms (2.15 lb )[source] |
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| Traverse | — | 360°[source] |
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| Feed system | — | Magazine capacity : 100 ready rounds[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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