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General Forums => Aircraft and Vehicles => Topic started by: caldera on August 08, 2008, 11:39:25 AM

Title: 50 cal mount locations
Post by: caldera on August 08, 2008, 11:39:25 AM

I am wondering why on certain U.S. planes, mgs are mounted flush with the wing edge and others protrude a bit?

P-51 and F4U 50 cals mount flush
F-6F, P-47 and P-38 50s stick out.

Is it space requirements, manufacturer preference or something else? Maybe a slight aerodynamic advantage to flush mounting?

Title: Re: 50 cal mount locations
Post by: Blooz on August 08, 2008, 03:36:59 PM

Depends on the ammo storage and feeding arrangement.

Title: Re: 50 cal mount locations
Post by: caldera on August 08, 2008, 07:44:45 PM

Thanks Blooz.