06.12.2008, 23:16
recalling from a book I read, the firing procedure invloved getting out of the way of the shell ejecting against a peice of wood. It seems it was also quite smoky, and after a few runs, he was ankle deep in shell casings.
The chapter of the book in which this was written by a B-25H pilot, so I assume he knew what was going on, even if he wasn't the loader.
He also said that it was very bouncy in the aircraft, maneuvering on the deck.
It would seem to me, that although it would be possible, and likely for the gun to be loaded faster than 12 seconds a round, the 12 seconds a round is not unreasonable as a safe time.
However, even if it would be realistic, i don't think anyone is allowed to change the reload time.
The chapter of the book in which this was written by a B-25H pilot, so I assume he knew what was going on, even if he wasn't the loader.
He also said that it was very bouncy in the aircraft, maneuvering on the deck.
It would seem to me, that although it would be possible, and likely for the gun to be loaded faster than 12 seconds a round, the 12 seconds a round is not unreasonable as a safe time.
However, even if it would be realistic, i don't think anyone is allowed to change the reload time.