Sine_Fine_BelliThe M2 Browning is still in use in space.
empireOfLove2Gunpowder is self oxidizing. As long as they used a non-evaporating lubricant on the actual mechanical components like graphite, and included a barrel liquid cooling loop, the M2 would operate totally fine in space.
What about barrel cooling? Getting rid of heat is a major challenge in a vacuum.
That’s why I say you need to provide a closed liquid coolant loop around the barrel that would ve integrated with your ship’s heat management system, to replace the air cooling of the barrel.
mojofrododojoto replace the air cooling of the barrel.
radiators work in space, just not as efficiently. fill 'em with ammonia, put more fins on for larger surface area, I’m sure the M2 could be adapted.
