This video delves into the 11mm Vickers "Balloon Buster" machine gun, a variant of the Vickers gun adopted by the US as the Model 1915. It highlights its adaptation as an aircraft machine gun, capable of firing through propeller arcs due to its closed-bolt design and synchronizer gear compatibility. The description also mentions the French development of an 11mm Gras incendiary load for anti-balloon use, which the US adopted. The example featured is fitted with a Birkigt synchronizer, commonly found on SPAD XIII aircraft in American service. The gun boasts several modifications for its aerial role, including muzzle protectors, recoil buffers, and a strengthened feed system.
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