Weapons of Sweden

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Anti-Aircraft Defenses
	75mm Bofors Model 29	A Swedish-made field gun developed by Bofors in the interwar period. It was used by various armies during World War II for direct fire support and anti-tank roles.
Anti-Tank Weapon
	AT4	The AT4 is a disposable, shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon designed for infantry use. Lightweight and simple to operate, it is effective against armored vehicles and fortifications. It has been widely adopted due to its versatility and ease of use.
Autocannon
	Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun	A widely used anti-aircraft autocannon developed by the Swedish company Bofors in the 1930s. It was known for its reliability, rate of fire, and effectiveness against aircraft and light ground targets, serving many nations during World War II and afterward.
Recoilless Rifle
	Carl Gustaf M42 20mm recoilless rifle	The Carl Gustaf 20mm recoilless rifle is a Swedish-designed anti-tank weapon developed in the 1940s. Lightweight and effective, it paved the way for the more famous Carl Gustaf 8.4cm system.
	Carl Gustaf 8.4 cm recoilless rifle	The Carl Gustaf 8.4cm recoilless rifle is a versatile and widely used Swedish multi-role weapon. Known for its adaptability, it has been in service since the 1940s and continues to see global use.
Submachine Gun
	Karl Gustavs M45	"A Swedish submachine gun, also known as the ""Swedish K."" Designed in the 1940s, it is known for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use. The M45 was used by various military and paramilitary forces, including the U.S. Navy SEALs during the Vietnam War."
Light Machine Gun
	Kulsprutegevar m/40	The Kulsprutegevar m/40 (Kg m/40) was a Swedish light machine gun adopted in 1940 as an upgrade to the earlier m/21.
Infantry Rifle
	Ljungman AG42	A Swedish semi-automatic rifle from World War II, chambered in 6.5x55mm. It used a direct impingement gas system, which influenced later rifle designs.
	M96 Swedish Mauser	A Swedish bolt-action rifle, considered one of the finest Mauser designs due to its accuracy and craftsmanship. It was chambered in 6.5x55mm and remained in service for many decades.