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Offline caldera

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50 cal mount locations
« 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?
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Re: 50 cal mount locations
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2008, 03:36:59 PM »
Depends on the ammo storage and feeding arrangement.
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Re: 50 cal mount locations
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2008, 07:44:45 PM »
Thanks Blooz.
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