40 mm Mk M/36 LvSa2 (1953-1964)

The 40 mm in twin mount on board the minelayer BESKYTTEREN

The 40 mm in twin mount on board the minelayer BESKYTTEREN.
(Photo: Archives of the Royal Danish Naval Museum)

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General Specification:

Danish Apellation:

40 mm Machine Gun Mk M/36 LvSa2

Type of Origin:

40 mm Twin Mounts Mark 1

Primary Function:

Sea and air targets

Caliber:

40 mm

Muzzle Velocity:

850 m/sec.

Maximum Range:

9,800 m at 45 degrees elevation

Maximum Ceiling:

n/a

Weight of Projectile:

1 kilo

Ammunition Types:

Shell

Elevation:

-15 degrees/+80-90 degrees

Lateral Elevation Speed:

30 degrees/sec.

Vertical Elevation Speed:

24 degrees/sec.

Rate of Fire:

120 rounds/min.

Gun/Mounting:

Water cooled remote controlled gun in twin mount

Fire Control:

n/a

Country of Origin:

USA (Bofors)

Modifications:

n/a

Weapon or Weapon System in use or used on:
Ship or Class:	Number:	In Service:
BESKYTTEREN Class, minelayers (2)	4	1954 - 1964
HJÆLPEREN, tender	2	1953 - 1958

Notes:
[1]	n/a

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