50's are different in different planes?

[jtdragon]

The M2 MG had different barrels that could be used. Most aircraft 50's used a shorter/lighter barrel that had a higher rate of fire. With the heavy barrel you had slower rate of fire but longer range and hitting power.

[HGANCHOR]

Coolaid Drinkers.   It's different, because HiTech makes it so.  So we have to live with it, or everyone would fly ponies all day.

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[FiLtH]

Its why I dont fly 51s, its my assist plane. When I feel like giving a helping hand, but dont want the credit.

[SlapShot]

The M2 MG had different barrels that could be used. Most aircraft 50's used a shorter/lighter barrel that had a higher rate of fire. With the heavy barrel you had slower rate of fire but longer range and hitting power.

The AN/M2 was used in aircraft and they had an optimum cyclic rate of 750-800 rpm.