우리나라 해군이나 해양경찰청 등의 한국 시장을 노리기 위해 BAE Systems사가 위아 중공업과 3P탄의 사용이 가능한 보포스 57mm/40mm Mk3 함포의 라이센스 계약을 체결했다고 합니다. 의외로 해경쪽에서 먼저 도입될지도 모르겠네요. Bofors Defence AB사의 57mm Mk 3 함포의 경우, 발사속도는 분당 220발에 사거리는 17km이고, 40mm Mk 3 함포는 분당 330발, 사거리는 12.5km입니다. 57mm Mk 3 함포를 제식화한 Mk 110 57mm 함포는 미 해군의 DDG 1000와 LCS와 미 연안경비대 함정에도 장비됩니다.

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BAE SYSTEMS SIGNS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

19 Jun 2007 | Ref. 199/2007

KARLSKOGA, Sweden — BAE Systems AB from Sweden and World Industries Ace Corporation (WIA) from the Republic of Korea have signed a license agreement for WIA to produce Bofors 57 and 40 mm Mk3 naval gun mounts for the Korean market.

The agreement with WIA provides the Korean navy and maritime police with a new generation of modern medium calibre guns that can fire the smart ammunition, the 6-mode programmable all-target 3P ammunition.

"This agreement builds on BAE Systems' strong presence in the Korean maritime market," said regional director Stefan Bergstrand.

The 57mm and 40mm Mk3 gun systems are fully mature products that have passed all verification and validation tests, and are approved for serial production, which is ongoing. The 57mm Mk3 is qualified by U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard as the Mk110 and is contracted for use onboard a number of U.S. ship classes including the U.S. Navy's DDG 1000 and Littoral Combat Ship.

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