Automatkanon m/40 (Akan m/40) | |
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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 | 313 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 |
The 20 mm automatkanon m/40 (akan m/40) is an autocannon with a calibre of 20 mm of Swedish origin.[1][2] The weapon was intended for both anti-tank and anti-aircraft use.