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Anti-Aircraft Defenses

75mm Bofors Model 29

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

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.
Bofors 37 mm anti-tank gun

Bofors 37 mm anti-tank gun

The Bofors 37 mm was a pre-WWII Swedish anti-tank gun widely exported and used by countries including Poland, Finland, and the U.S. It was effective against early armor but quickly became obsolete.
Bofors 57 mm anti-tank gun

Bofors 57 mm anti-tank gun

This Swedish 57 mm gun was an upgraded anti-tank weapon designed for greater armor penetration. It saw limited adoption compared to more widely used guns like the German Pak series.
NLAW

NLAW

The NLAW is a modern Swedish-British man-portable anti-tank missile that uses "fire-and-forget" and "top attack" capabilities. It's designed for urban combat and short-range ambushes, effective against all modern armor.
Miniman

Miniman

Miniman The Miniman was a Swedish disposable 74 mm anti-tank weapon introduced in the 1960s. Lightweight and simple to use, it was a precursor to the more advanced AT4 and remained in service for several decades.

Autocannon

Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun

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.

Heavy Cannon

10.5 cm kanon m/34

10.5 cm kanon m/34

The 10.5 cm kanon m/34 was a Swedish field gun designed for long-range fire support. It featured excellent range and was used in limited numbers due to Sweden's neutrality.

Howitzer

Haubits m/40

Haubits m/40

The Haubits m/40 was a 105 mm howitzer used by Sweden, designed for towed artillery support. It remained in service for decades and saw updates to improve range and rate of fire.

Infantry Support Gun

Bofors 75 mm mountain gun

Bofors 75 mm mountain gun

The Bofors 75 mm mountain gun was a lightweight artillery piece designed for ease of transport in rugged terrain. It was used by several countries for mountain warfare in the interwar and WWII periods.
Bofors 75 mm Model 1934

Bofors 75 mm Model 1934

The Bofors M1934 was a modernized field gun with good mobility and range, adopted by several European armies before WWII. It was praised for its durability and accuracy.

Recoilless Rifle

Carl Gustaf M42 20mm 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

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

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

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

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

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.