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05 Five Inch Deck Gun	06 Five Inch Deck Gun	07 Bofors 40mm Cannon	08 Bofors 40mm Cannon
09 Bofors 40mm Cannon	10 Bofors 40mm Cannon

Bofors 40mm Cannon Specifications:

Bore: 40mm/56 Caliber
Shell Weight : 2lbs
Shell Length: 17.62 inches
Shell Types: Anti Aircraft Hi Explosive & Armor Piercing
Horizontal Range : 11,200 yds (2.3 miles) at 40° elevation
Maximum Verticle Range: 22,300 feet
Armor Penetration Capability: 1.2" Steel at 2,000yds
Rate of Fire : 160 Rounds Per Minute Per Barrel Max
Muzzle Velocity: 2,890fps
Gun Weight: 1,100lbs
Crew: 7
Number of Mounts: 2 Dual Mounts
Entered US Service: 1942

Bore: 5 inch 25 Caliber
Shell Weight : 54lbs
Shell Length: ?inches
Shell Types: Anti Aircraft Hi Explosive & Armor Piercing
Horizontal Range : 18,000 yds
Maximum Verticle Range: 27,000 feet
Rate of Fire : 15 Rounds Per Minute Max
Muzzle Velocity: 2,100 fps
Gun Weight: 14,000lbs
Crew: 7
Entered US Service: 1944

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