Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 4:04:48-4:05:11

A 75 mm AA mount would replace some Bofors positions

Some ships could adopt the proposed 75 mm weapon in 1944, with conversion depending on the vessel's ability to accommodate it.

Anti Aircraft ArtilleryBofors 40 mmNaval Air DefenceWarship ModernisationWorld War II
Watch at this timeFull video guide
Question

Would a 75 mm anti-aircraft mount available in 1944 replace the quadruple 40 mm Bofors?

Short answer

Potentially on some ships, as suitable installations became possible; the answer does not expect every 40 mm quad to be replaced.

Notes

The answer accepts that some ships could exchange quadruple 40 mm Bofors mounts for the proposed weapon in 1944. Installation would depend on whether a vessel could take the new mount. The 3-inch weapons are considered worthwhile, but no fleet-wide replacement is expected. No particular ship class or installation limit is specified.