Lvakan m/40B (20 mm) - Revision history

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‎History: added history and link to the Pvlvkan m/40 which is the basis of this gun.

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== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

* {{Specs-Link|sw_pvlvv_fm42}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available ammunition ===
''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''
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'''Cons:'''
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== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Sweden anti-aircraft guns}}

[[Category:Anti-aircraft guns]]

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 == History ==
-The Lvakan m/40B is the Swedish designation for a variant of the 20mm Bofors L/70. Using the same long recoil action as their 25mm and more famous [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|40 mm]] cousins, the gun was designed for anti-tank and anti-aircraft roles. Designated as the 20 mm automatkanon m/40 S for infantry use, the Bofors gun was alternatively designated the pansarvärnsluftvärnskanon (Anti-tank-anti-aircraft cannon) m/40 cannon and is fed with 25 round drum magazines. In War Thunder there are two variants of this cannon.
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
-The first is the [[Pvlvkan m/40 (20 mm)|Pvlvkan m/40]] anti-tank variant used on the [[Pbil m/40]] armored car. The second is the Lvakan m/40B featured in-game on the [[Pvlvv fm/42]]. The "B" in the desigation stems from modifications to mount existing short-range anti-aircraft gun onto the chassis of the L-120 tankette prototype. The gun was cut down to fit on the turret ring and allow for it elevate to engage air targets. It was also fitted with an armored shield to protect the gunner small arms and shrapnel. However, the trials found the [[Lvakan m/36 (40 mm)|Bofors 40mm]] was superior in performance and so they halted tested of the Lvakan m/40B.
+The first is the [[Pvlvkan m/40 (20 mm)|Pvlvkan m/40]] anti-tank variant used on the [[Pbil m/40]] armoured car. The second is the Lvakan m/40B featured on the [[Pvlvv fm/42]]. The "B" in the designation stems from modifications to mount existing short-range anti-aircraft gun onto the chassis of the L-120 tankette prototype. The gun was cut down to fit on the turret ring and allow for it elevate to engage air targets. It was also fitted with an armoured shield to protect the gunner from small arms and shrapnel. However, the trials found the [[Lvakan m/36 (40 mm)|Bofors 40 mm]] was superior in performance and so they halted testing of the Lvakan m/40B.
 == Media ==

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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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-* [[Pvlvkan m/40 (20 mm)]]: Original tank-mounted gun.
+* [[Pvlvkan m/40 (20 mm)]] - Original tank-mounted gun.
 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 '''Pros:'''
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 '''Cons:'''
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 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 == Description ==
-The 20 mm automatkanon m/40B is an autocannon with a calibre of 20 mm Swedish origin. The weapon was intended for both anti-aircraft and anti-tank use.
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 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == General info ==
-''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
 === Available ammunition ===
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''