With the introduction of plane vs. plane dogfighting, the ability of WWI pilots to shoot down their enemy became paramount. But a problem remained with these early fighter aircraft: how do you shoot the enemy down without shooting off your own propeller? What device was invented to allow pilots to safely fire at the enemy?
Answer Propeller interrupter gear
The interrupter gear timed the spinning of the propeller with the firing of the gun, so the bullets would not chew through the propellers.
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