Heavy Bomber defensive weapons

OpanaPointer · Jun 11, 2021

Don't remember if I posted this yet, and too lazy too look.
HyperWar: Aircrewman's Gunnery Manual

bronk7 · Jun 13, 2021

Thumpalumpacus said: ↑

To get more range out of a bigger round (M2 upgraded to .60cal), you will need a bigger charge in each round, necessitating an enlargement of breech, chamber, feed, stowage, etc. All but the last will have to be beefed up in order to accept the heavier forces generated in firing, too. All that means more weight, for a gun that doesn't outpunch a 20mm that's already been proven in service. I suspect the Ordnance Branch decided it simply wasn't worth the trade-offs.
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..thank you..I was just wondering about that

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Heavy Bomber defensive weapons

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