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| Ammunition type | Contact
fused HE fixed shell |
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Projectile weight |
15 lb 6.8 kg |
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Velocity |
2723 feet/s 830 m/s |
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Maximum elevation |
90 degrees |
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Range |
15,300 yards 14,000 meters |
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Altitude |
32,800 feet 10,000 meters |
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Rate of fire |
12 to 15 rounds per minute |
Various models of the Bofors 75mm antiaircraft gun were widely used
throughout the Dutch military
establishment, both on land and on warships.
References
NavWeaps.com (accessed 2010-6-24)
Obervalgen
Forum (accessed 2010-6-25)
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