British Bofors 40mm Mk-1/2 AA Gun
1/72 Scale Model Kit also suitable for use with the Art of Tactic
This kit includes one plastic model British anti-aircraft gun from World War II with four soldier crewmen.
Model supplied unpainted. Assembly required. This “snap fit” model can be assembled without glue.
Includes unit flag and unit card for use with the Art of Tactic WWII game.
Historical Notes
Designed by the Swedish manufacturer AB Bofors, this 40mm autocannon was one of the most widely used anti-aircraft guns of World War II. The weapon was so popular and reliable, that a version of it continues to be used today. Variants of the Bofors 40mm AA gun were used by almost every major combatant of World War II, both on land and at sea. Over 5,000 Bofors guns were sent to the USSR during the war under the “Lend-Lease” program.
The Bofors gun fired up to 120 2-pound, high-explosive shells per minute, and could engage targets at an altitude of 12,500 feet (3800 m). The original design was difficult to use against fast-moving aircraft, so the British army created a mechanical computer called the “Kerrison Director” which helped the three-man firing team acquire their targets. But, this system was often difficult to use, and required a large electrical generator, forcing most crews to rely on the guns back-up iron sights.
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British Bofors 40mm Mk-2 AA-Gun
Историческая справка:
Орудие было разработана шведской фирмой «Бофорс» в 1932 году. Зенитное орудие разрабатывалось для нужд флота, однако очень быстро получила отличные отзывы и стала основой ПВО многих стран мира. С 1936 года орудие стало производиться также и в США, 5399 таких орудий было доставлено в СССР по Ленд-Лизу. Зенитное орудие получилось настолько успешным, что стояло на вооружении ряда стран до 1980х годов. Именно эти зенитные пушки вместе с пилотами королевских ВВС не позволили стереть с лица земли Лондон и раз за разом выигрывали воздушные битвы за Британию.
Использование зенитки в Art of Tactic:
В игре зенитная пушка имеет средние характеристики, но достаточно эффективна против авиации противника.
