Ok, I am planning to make a P-47 shot down by a Wirblewind [:D]. Now, the Wirblewind had 4 20 mm cannons. Did the shells explode like the 88mm shells and 37mm’s, or did they just go through what ever it hit like mg ammo? TIA
The German 20mm guns used both HE(high explosive) and AP(armour piercing) rounds. I guess the HE rounds are mostly used for anti-aircraft use while the AP are reserved for using against lightly armoured vehicles.
Check it out here:
http://www.warships1.com/Weapons/WNGER_20mm-65_c30.htm
BTW, the P-47 is a VERY rugged plane and it takes many rounds to bring down.
Thanks for the link and help.