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Bofors 40 Mk4larger figure on 1 of 2
Otobreda 127/54 Compactlarger figure on 1 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Empty
Single sourceEmpty: 2,300 kilograms (5,100 lb )[source]
Configuration
| Specification | Bofors 40 Mk4 | Otobreda 127/54 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | remote controlled with gyro-stabilised local control back-up[source] | remote controlled[source] |
| Type | Naval gun[source] | Naval gun[source] |
| Place of origin | Sweden[source] | Italy[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] |
Muzzle velocity
Single source1,012 m/s (3,320 ft/s)[source]
Barrel length
Single source270 in (6.9 m)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Used by | See operators[source] | See users[source] |
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| Designer | BAE Systems AB[source] | Oto Melara[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] | 127x835mmR shell weight: 29 to 31 kg (64 to 68 lb)[source] |
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| Elevation | −20°/+80°[source] | −15°/+83°[source] |
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| Traverse | 360°[source] | 360° speed: 40°/s[source] |
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| Feed system | Magazine capacity : 100 ready rounds[source] | Magazine capacity : 66 ready rounds[source] |
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| Variants | — | Otobreda 127/64[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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