Naval Weapons Systems the Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft/Multi-Purpose Autocannon ( Video ) September 27, 2017 Nicola Navy </p> <h2>Naval Legends – Bofors</h2> <p> The Bofors 40 mm gun, often referred to simply as the Bofors gun, is an anti-aircraft/multi-purpose autocannon designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors. It was one of the most popular medium-weight anti-aircraft systems during World War II, used by most of the western Allies as well as by the Axis powers. A small number of these weapons remain in service to this day, and saw action as late as the Gulf War.</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors -
