bofors 20 mm automatic gun L/70
| Bofors 20 mm automatic gun L/70 20 mm automatkanon m/40 | |
|---|---|
Danish version in the Royal Danish Arsenal Museum | |
| Type | Autocannon |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Sweden, Denmark |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Bofors |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 42 kg |
| Cartridge | 20×145R |
| Cartridge weight | 0.29-0.3 kg |
| Caliber | 20 mm |
| Action | Long Recoil |
| Rate of fire | 360 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 815-845 m/s |
| Maximum firing range | 5 km |
| Feed system | 25 round magazine |
Bofors 20 mm automatic gun L/70 (Swedish military designation: 20 mm automatkanon m/40, 20 mm akan m/40, lit. '20 mm autocannon m/40') is a Swedish 20 mm calibre autocannon, constructed by Bofors during the latter 1930s. The weapon was intended for both anti-tank and anti-aircraft use.