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Bofors 40 Mk4larger figure on 0 of 1
Vektor GA-1larger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | Bofors 40 Mk4 | Vektor GA-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | remote controlled with gyro-stabilised local control back-up[source] | — |
| Type | Naval gun[source] | Autocannon[source] |
| Place of origin | Sweden[source] | South Africa[source] |
| In service | 2012–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See operators[source] |
Height
Single source195 millimetres (7.7 in)[source]
Maximum; Maximum firing range
Single source12,500 m (7.8 miles)[source]
Muzzle velocity
Single source1,012 m/s (3,320 ft/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
South African National Defence Force Indonesian Navy[source] |
| Designer | BAE Systems AB[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | BAE Systems AB[source] | Denel[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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| Elevation | −20°/+80°[source] | — |
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| Traverse | 360°[source] | — |
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| Feed system | Magazine capacity : 100 ready rounds[source] | — |
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| Role | — | automatic cannon[source]Exact source equipment subject, not its payload or a supported platform |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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