World War 2, Australia Western Australia Perth, 1946

1946
Overview

Soldiers in 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun demonstration at Forrest Place

Historical information

The Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60 (often referred to simply as the "Bofors gun") was an anti-aircraft autocannon, designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. The gun was designed as an intermediate anti-aircraft gun, filling the gap between fast firing close-range small calibre anti-aircraft guns and slower firing long-range high calibre anti-aircraft guns. The Bofors 40 mm L/60 was suited for this role and outperformed competing designs. It entered the export market around 1932 and was in service with 18 countries by 1939. During World War 2 it was used by armies on both sides.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1900.2927
Item type
Year
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->