Beaufighter loadout - Aircraft of World War II

phatzo · 09-29-2009, 03:02 AM

when the Beau changed from 60 round drums to belt feed for the hispano cannons. Does anyone know how many rounds the belt contained??????

Glider · 09-29-2009, 04:28 AM

They were changed to a belt fed system that allowed for 240 rpg. Later the wing guns were often removed and either replaced with an extra 75 gallons of fuel, or to allow rocket firing. Later production MkX had the ammunition altered again to 283 rpg.

Hope this helps

phatzo · 09-29-2009, 07:05 AM

ty this helps my cause

09-29-2009, 03:02 AM	#1
phatzo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: gold coast Posts: 34	Beaufighter loadout when the Beau changed from 60 round drums to belt feed for the hispano cannons. Does anyone know how many rounds the belt contained?????? __________________ The Mighty Raw Prawns 9GIAP FSO

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phatzo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: gold coast Posts: 34	ty this helps my cause __________________ The Mighty Raw Prawns 9GIAP FSO

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09-29-2009, 04:28 AM	#2
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,649	They were changed to a belt fed system that allowed for 240 rpg. Later the wing guns were often removed and either replaced with an extra 75 gallons of fuel, or to allow rocket firing. Later production MkX had the ammunition altered again to 283 rpg. Hope this helps