MK 108 cannon - Wikipedia
The MK 108 (German: Maschinenkanone—"machine cannon") is a 30 mm caliber autocannon manufactured in Germany during World War II by Rheinmetall‑Borsig for use in aircraft. [1] The cannon saw widespread use as an anti-bomber weapon during the second half of the war, first seen in 1943 in the Bf 110G-2 bomber destroyers and Bf 109G-6/U4. [1]
Mk 108 Cannon - Aviation History
The MK 108 was a 30 mm caliber auto-cannon developed as a private venture in 1940. The Mk 108 was accepted by the RLM and quickly ordered into production. The gun was relatively light and easy to manufacture.
Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 108 30mm cannon - Luft '46
In short, the MK 108 was a blow-back operated, rear-seared, belt fed 30 mm cannon using electric ignition and was charged and triggered by simple compressed air. One drawback was that once installed, there was no method to adjust the gun's harmonization.
The MK 108 Cannon - Aircraft Guns & Armament (WW2) - Aircraft …
The MK 108 was a German autocannon used during World War II, primarily employed in aircraft for air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements. It was designed by Rheinmetall-Borsig and manufactured by various German companies, including Mauser and Rheinmetall.
MK 108 cannon - Military Wiki
The MK 108 (German: Maschinenkanone—"machine cannon") was a 30 mm caliber autocannon manufactured in Germany during World War II by Rheinmetall-Borsig for use in aircraft. The weapon was developed as a private venture by the company in 1940 and was submitted to the Reichsluftfahrtministerium...
Rheinmetall MK 108 30mm Cannon - National Museum of the …
Displayed at the museum is the 30mm MK 108, which was a belt-fed, low velocity cannon with electric ignition. In addition to the two 13mm MG 131 machine guns mounted above the engine, the Bf 109G-10 carried either a 20mm MG 151 or a …
MK 108 cannon - Wikiwand
The MK 108 is a 30 mm caliber autocannon manufactured in Germany during World War II by Rheinmetall‑Borsig for use in aircraft.
WWII German Mk-108 30mm Auto-Cannon Combat Effectiveness ... - YouTube
The intent of this video is to review the impact the of the Germans adopting the mk-108 30mm autocannons as the preferred WWII bomber interceptor armament. A...
Mk 108 Maschinenkanone - Warbirds Resource Group
The MK 108 saw widespread use among fighters tasked with shooting down enemy bombers.
MK 108 (30 mm) - War Thunder Wiki
The MK 108 was a German 30 mm autocannon developed for aircraft mounts. Built as a lighter 30 mm autocannon than the MK 103 , the MK 108 presents a faster fire rate at a cost of accuracy and muzzle velocity.