Bofors 283 mm gun
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The Bofors 283 mm gun was a naval artillery
used in the Swedish Sverige class coastal defence ships.
Naval artillery
Naval artillery, or naval riflery, is artillery mounted on a warship for use in naval warfare. Naval artillery has historically been used to engage either other ships, or targets on land; in the latter role it is currently termed naval gunfire fire support...
used in the Swedish Sverige class coastal defence ships.
| Distance[m] | 6,000 | 18,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Side armor belt penetration[mm] | 350 | 155 |
| Deck armor penetration[mm] | - | 87 |
External links
- Tony DiGiulian, Sweden 28.3 cm/45 (11.1") Model 1912