Bofors 283 mm gun
28 cm kanon M/12 | |
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Aft 283 mm dual turret on Coastal defence ship Gustav V | |
Type | Naval artillery |
Place of origin | Sweden |
Service history | |
In service | 1916-1957 |
Production history | |
Designer | Bofors |
Designed | 1912 |
Manufacturer | Bofors |
Number built | 12 |
Specifications | |
Barrel length | 12,735 mm (501.4 in) |
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Shell | 305 kg (672 lb) |
Caliber | 283 mm (11.1 in)/45 caliber |
Elevation | -10°/+20° (5°/s) |
Traverse | 150° from either side of centreline (4°/s) |
Rate of fire | 4/min |
Muzzle velocity | 860 m/s (2,800 ft/s) |
Maximum firing range |
As built:20,400 m (22,300 yd) From 1939: 24,000 m (26,000 yd) |
The Bofors 283 mm gun was a naval artillery used in the Swedish Sverige class coastal defence ships.
Distance (m) | 6,000 | 18,000 |
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Side armor belt penetration (mm) | 350 | 155 |
Deck armor penetration (mm) | - | 87 |
External links
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- Tony DiGiulian, Sweden 28.3 cm/45 (11.1") Model 1912
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