Bofors 75 mm mountain gun

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	Weapon: Bofors 75 mm mountain gun Type: Infantry Support Gun Country of Origin: Sweden Year Adopted: 1923 Caliber: 75x212mmR Action: Breech-Loading Cannon Overall Length (mm): 1600.0 Overall Length (in): 62.99 Weight (kg): 790.00 Weight (pounds): 1741.65 Effective Range (km): 9.3 Effective Range (miles): 5.78

The Bofors 75 mm mountain gun was a lightweight, packable artillery piece developed by the Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors during the interwar period. It was specifically designed for use in rugged terrain where standard field artillery could not be deployed effectively. The gun featured a split trail carriage and could be broken down into several loads for transport by pack animals or light vehicles. Its design emphasized simplicity, portability, and relatively high elevation angles, making it ideal for mountainous warfare.

Several countries, including Sweden, Finland, and India, acquired the Bofors 75 mm mountain gun during the 1930s and 1940s. The gun saw service in various conflicts, particularly in mountainous and jungle regions where heavier artillery was impractical. In India, the weapon remained in use for decades and was eventually locally produced under license. While exact production numbers are not well-documented, the gun was manufactured in moderate quantities and exported to multiple countries.

The Bofors 75 mm mountain gun earned a solid reputation for its reliability and effectiveness in difficult terrain. Its deployment in World War II and later regional conflicts highlighted its value in asymmetric warfare and frontier defense roles. Though it has since been retired from most armed forces, the gun remains an example of effective design tailored to specialized operational environments, and it helped set a standard for future mountain artillery systems.