| 12 cm akan M/50 | |
|---|---|
 Twin turret on Swedish Destroyer HMS Småland 2010. | |
| Type | Naval gun |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1952 - 2000 |
| Used by |
 Swedish Navy Royal Netherlands Navy Colombian Navy Peruvian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Bofors |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| No. built | 54 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 8.05 metres (317 in) |
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| Shell | 23,5 kg |
| Caliber | 120 millimetres (4.7 in) |
| Elevation | max +80° |
| Rate of fire |
40 rpm (per barrel) 80 rpm (synchronized) |
| Muzzle velocity | 850 m/s |
The Bofors 120 mm automatic gun was a dual purpose naval gun. It was initially used aboard Halland-class destroyers and Colombian Navy 7 de Agosto (D-06) and 20 de Junio (D-05). The guns also were used on the Dutch Holland-class and Friesland class destroyers, and later the Tromp-class frigates.
References[]
- Borgenstam Insulander Kaudern; "Jagare". Karlskona 1989. CB Marinlitteratur. ISBN 91-970700-41
- 12 cm luftvärnsautomatkanon m/50 tekniskt beskrivning fastställd 1951. (12 cm anti air autocannon m/50 technical description established 1951) booklet.
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