During the 2nd World War anti-aircraft shells were made in their millions. This shell was made specifically for the Bofors light ack-ack (40mm) gun which was designed in Sweden and used by both ...

The Bofors 57mm Mk3 is a rapid-fire naval gun known for its versatility, precision, and punch. This video breaks down its design, capabilities, and why it’s a favorite for modern naval warfare ...

The Bofors 57mm Mk3 is a fast, versatile, and deadly naval gun, designed for precision strikes against air, surface, and even missile threats. This deep dive explores its firepower, rapid ...

An iconic set of Quad 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns from the fabled WWII battleship USS Missouri arrived at the Virginia War Museum Thursday afternoon.

The third generation AC-130U - dubbed Spooky - is a heavily armed adaptation of the Hercules transport aircraft equipped with side-firing 105mm howitzer and 40mm Bofors cannons, twin 20mm Vulcan ...

The Bofors Gun No question of the quality of this absorbing, though downbeat military pic set in a British barracks in Germany in the mid-1950s.

The AC-130s have mounted a variety of armaments over the years, but the most well-known configuration is the AC-130U “Spooky” — the U is armed with a 25mm rotary cannon, a 40mm Bofors cannon ...

In terms of weaponry, the USS Iowa packed nine 16-inch (406mm) Mark 7 guns in three turrets (two at the fore, one at the aft), 20 5-inch (127mm) Mark 12 guns, 76 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns ...

The 40 Mk4 naval gun is the latest version of the Bofors 40mm gun used by several navies and coast guards worldwide. According to BAE Systems, the 40 Mk4 offers a high rate of fire, high survivability ...

It is unlikely most Americans have ever heard of a Quadruple 40 mm Bofors Mount. But they undoubtedly have seen it in action — in World War II movies or documentaries — firing multiple rounds ...

In the early months of 1944 I find myself in a "Bofors 40mm” Light Air Defence gun detachment, serving in 393 Battery of 120th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Royal Artillery.