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entropy · 07-28-2007, 14:13 PM

I have several questions about the weapon mounts on WWII aircraft, some of them even qualify for today's airplanes.

How was the recoil softened on guns fixed in wings and fuselage? Did they have recoil absorbers, and if yes, of what kind?
How much did the recoil make the plane shake during firing? Had one to fire in short bursts and then re-acquire again?
How does one deal with the recoil today with all the multi-barreled chainguns?

07-28-2007, 14:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
entropy Senior Reader *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 03-19-07 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,628 Country:	Recoil absorbers for fixed guns I have several questions about the weapon mounts on WWII aircraft, some of them even qualify for today's airplanes. How was the recoil softened on guns fixed in wings and fuselage? Did they have recoil absorbers, and if yes, of what kind? How much did the recoil make the plane shake during firing? Had one to fire in short bursts and then re-acquire again? How does one deal with the recoil today with all the multi-barreled chainguns? __________________ If memory serves...