Tony Williams
Well-Known Member
The first version of the 25mm Bofors, the M/32, fired 25 x 205R ammunition. A later model, the M/38, used 25 x 187R ammunition (see: http://quarryhs.co.uk/Bofors.htm for a brief history of Bofors automatic cannon).
All of the information about the 25mm I have concerns the M/32 and its 25 x 205R ammunition. I am curious about the 25 x 187R. Can anyone:
1. Post a photo of the round (preferably next to the 25 x 205R for comparison purposes)?
2. Provide any data on how the projectile weight and muzzle velocity compared with the 25 x 205R?
3. Explain why Bofors replaced the 25 x 205R with the 25 x 187R?
4. Explain how the M/38 differed from the M/32?
5. Tell me if the M/38 saw much service?
Any and all information gratefully received!
All of the information about the 25mm I have concerns the M/32 and its 25 x 205R ammunition. I am curious about the 25 x 187R. Can anyone:
1. Post a photo of the round (preferably next to the 25 x 205R for comparison purposes)?
2. Provide any data on how the projectile weight and muzzle velocity compared with the 25 x 205R?
3. Explain why Bofors replaced the 25 x 205R with the 25 x 187R?
4. Explain how the M/38 differed from the M/32?
5. Tell me if the M/38 saw much service?
Any and all information gratefully received!