Just trying to satisfy curiosity- what is the device at the end of the gun barrel shown on the AMX-13 here? It has large holes in the side.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AMX-13-latrun-2.jpg
I have a few guesses:
1. Heat sink? a way to cool off the barrel faster (not sure how hot the end gets)
2. Flight characteristics of projectile?
3. Mechanical?
4. Sound? (I can't imagine making this gun quiet...)
Thanks!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AMX-13-latrun-2.jpg
I have a few guesses:
1. Heat sink? a way to cool off the barrel faster (not sure how hot the end gets)
2. Flight characteristics of projectile?
3. Mechanical?
4. Sound? (I can't imagine making this gun quiet...)
Thanks!