Danish Army
Specific: Used for
close-air-defence from late 1945. At least 12 units was
used.
Historical: 40 mm Bofors AA gun on reinforced
chassis with extra-wide open cab (no. 43S), seating crew
of 4.
The set-up was basically a one-man, hand-operated triple
mounting modified as a self-propelled carriage on a Ford
4x4 3 ton truck. Power transfer and elevation with
joy-stick control, driven by PTO. Firing was by a
solenoid or a mechanical linkage operated by a foot
pedal. Spare barrel was carried on left rear.
Length: 6.20 m (244 inches).
Width: 2.39 m (94 inches).
Height: 2.59 m (102 inches).
Weight: 7.800 kg (13.400 lb.).
Engine: Own V8-cylinder, 3.917 ccm3 (239 cubic
inches) displacement, carburettor, liquid cooled.
Horsepower: 95 at 3.000 rpm.
Transmission: 4-speed.
Transfer case: 2-speed.
Electrical system: 6 volt, positive ground.
Brakes: Hydraulic, vacuum-assisted.
Tyres: 10.50 - 20.
Fuel type: Petrol.
Fuel capacity: 2 x 56 liter (2 x 12 gallons).
Range: N/A.
Crew: 4.
Additional: Four levelling jacks (front,
sides and rear) were used to stabilise the vehicle. The
rear axle was lockable, which made it possible to
"stop-and-shoot" without using the jacks.
Another vehicle with the Bofors 40 mm gun was the
"Carrier, 30 cwt, SP, 4x4, 40 mm AA (Bofors)
Morris-Commercial C9/B 30 cwt". The equipment was
designed as a dual-purpose weapon for
anti-aircraft/anti-tank use. Several marks existed, but
the most common utilised the 40 mm Mk 5 mounting. The
frame had no foot-rests and the firing platform was
modified to take two ammunition boxes, one on each side.
A special seat was fitted to the top of the back of the
left-hand seat to give a higher sitting position for use
with the Mk 5 correctional sight.
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