Bofors 40mm SP (BR182)

Bofors 40mm SP (BR182) Carrier, 30 cwt, SP, 4x4, 40mm AA (Bofors). Morris-Commercial C9/B The Morris-Commercial C9/B was as conversion of the C8 first developed as a machine-gun carrier then a 2-pdr anti-tank gun carrier. For more information on the development of the C8 see BR278… In 1943 a number of conversions of the C8 were made for specialist roles. Among them was the C8 AT converted to tow 17pdr AT gun and the C9/B self-propelled Bofors Anti-aircraft gun.

Technical Details Manufactured by: Morris Commercial Crew: 6 Armament: (1) 40mm Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun Engine: 8 Cylinder The C9/B was conceived as a mobile gun platform for defence in transport columns against air attack. Every light anti-aircraft regiment had a battery of six self-propelled guns attached to it. The Morris-Commercial C9/B or its official designation Carrier, 30 cwt, SP, 4x4, 40 mm AA (Bofors) was a truck mounted 40mm Bofors gun utilising an elongated C8 chassis. It, and the very similar Canadian built Ford F60B, became the most prolific of all British AA vehicles, becoming the standard equipment in all theatres of war from 1943 onwards.

The C9/B was a 4-wheel drive and was powered by a 30 hp engine. The equipment was designed as a dual-purpose weapon for anti-aircraft/ anti-tank use. However, by 1944 it only posed a threat to lighter enemy armoured vehicles. Several variants existed, but the most common utilised the Bofors 40mm Mk 5 mounting. The frame had no footrests and the firing platform was modified to take two ammunition boxes. A special seat was fitted to the top of the back of the left-hand seat to give a higher sitting position for use with the Mk 5 correctional sight. Four jacks were fitted to the chassis for stability.

In Flames Of War You can get the Bofors 40mm SP as an upgrade for your Divisional Support Light Anti-aircraft Platoon. This platoon can be found supporting all the British companies in Festung Europa. In the forthcoming Villers-Bocage they can support the 7th Armoured Division’s Armoured Squadron, Motor Company and Rifle Company as well as the 50th Division’s Rifle Company. The Bofors 40mm SP is a Wheeled vehicle and gets a 5+ Transport save. Its Bofors 40mm gun has a range of 24”/60cm, ROF 6, AT 6 and FP 4+ making it both an excellent anti-aircraft gun and a effective weapon against a variety of ground targets. It has an Awkward layout so it can’t shoot if it moves. Vehicle and modifications to gun mounting by Evan Original Gun by Karl Painted by Jeremy