C40 DTCA

C40 DTCA
Image: C40 DTCA (ablhistoryforum)
Year1935
Weapon TypeLight Anti-Aircraft Gun
Origin & DesignerSweden-Belgium/Bofors-FRC
Numbers Produced60
Crew8
Calibre40mm (40x311R)
Elevation-11° to +90°
Traverse360°
Breech[@breech]
RecoilHydrospring
Gun SightBofors Predictor
Gun MountCruciform
CarriageFour Wheeled Trailer
Trailers[@trailers]
Gun Shield[@gun_shield]
Armoured Plate[@armoured_plate]
Barrel Length2.250mm (L/56)
Overall Length5.18m
Width4.03m
Height4.03m
WeightWeight in Traction: 2.400 kg
Weight in Action: 1.730 kg
Round Weight0.907 kg (HE)
Muzzle Velocity853 m/s
Feed4 Round Clip
Magazine Capacity[@magazine_capacity]
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Rate of Fire140 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Ceiling7.160m
Maximum Ground Range9.830m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
TractionMotorised
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe C40 was a light anti-aircraft gun designed by the Swedish firm Bofors and was produced under licence by the Belgian firm Fabrique Nationale. They were issued to anti-aircraft regiments in both the field army and units defending major cities.