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Bofors 40 Mk4larger figure on 2 of 3
Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gunlarger figure on 1 of 3
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 | Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun |
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| Crew | remote controlled with gyro-stabilised local control back-up[source] | — |
| Type | Naval gun[source] | — |
| Place of origin | Sweden[source] | China[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | 1976–present[source] |
| Used by | See operators |
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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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] | 37×252SR[source] |
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| Elevation | −20°/+80°[source] | -10°/+85°[source] |
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| Traverse | 360°[source] | 360°[source] |
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| Feed system | Magazine capacity : 100 ready rounds[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 1970s[source] |
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| Barrels | — |
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| Role | — | small caliber naval artillery piece[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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