Turret
- Mike Powell
- Comandante di Squadriglia
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I believe this is an aerodynamic counterbalance to the barrel. Certain turrets employed on Soviet aircraft, particularly the PE-2, seem to have devices similar in intent, though in form more a partially circular vane than the rod like device in question here. I assume all such devices were intended to lower the turret's rotational power requirement. I will be interested to hear the explanations from others more knowledgable than I on this interesting subject. Hopefully, some photos or drawings will surface as well.
Yours,
Mike Powell
Yours,
Mike Powell