The BIG bang behind Britain's iconic Spitfire & Hurricane, with firearms expert, Jonathan Ferguson
This content delves into the Hispano 20mm Cannon, a critical WWII aircraft weapon, detailing its design origins, integration challenges in aircraft like the Spitfire, and technical specifications. It highlights the cannon's immense destructive power compared to smaller caliber machine guns, its unique gas-unlocked blowback operation, and the evolution of its feed systems from problematic drums to more reliable belts. The discussion emphasizes the advanced pneumatic control system required for its operation.









