I have a question regarding the .50 cal gun barrels on the P-38. In later versions of the P-38, the gun barrels appear to be fitted with silver colored, solid blast tubes (similar to those on the P-47). In earlier versions of the P-38, the barrels where exposed (circular cooling holes in the barrel jackets).
Does anyone know why the blast tubes or sleeves were fitted to the .50 cal barrels? I have looked for an explanation in the publications I have on the P-38, but can't find anything that refers to it.
I have posted this question on a number of Forums and thought I would post it here as well.
Thanks.
Ron
Does anyone know why the blast tubes or sleeves were fitted to the .50 cal barrels? I have looked for an explanation in the publications I have on the P-38, but can't find anything that refers to it.
I have posted this question on a number of Forums and thought I would post it here as well.
Thanks.
Ron