GAU-8 Avenger - Wikipedia
WEBThe General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is primarily mounted in the United States Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II.
I Put the A10 Warthog's 30mm Round to the Ultimate Test: Here's …
WEBAnd at the heart of this formidable aircraft’s arsenal is the A10 Warthog 30mm round. This powerful and versatile ammunition has been a staple in the U.S. Air Force’s arsenal for over four decades, earning a reputation as one of the most lethal and effective weapons in modern warfare.
A-10 Warthog GAU-8/A cannon - The Aviation Geek Club
WEBOct 25, 2021 · A-10 Warthog GAU-8/A cannon. The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is typically mounted in the US Air Force’s Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger is 20 ft long and delivers very …
How an A-10’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against …
WEBJul 27, 2022 · The GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun is designed to fire high explosive incendiary and armor-piercing depleted uranium rounds. (Senior Airman Missy Sterling/U.S. Air Force)
How a A-10 Warthog’s “GAU-8 Avenger” Works - YouTube
WEB#A10 #Warthog #GatlingA 3D animation showing how a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon system works.The GAU-8 Avenger mounted in the United States Air Force's A-10 Thu...
How much ammo can an A-10 carry? - TheGunZone
WEBMay 15, 2024 · How much ammo can an A-10 carry? The A-10, commonly known as the Warthog, can carry a substantial amount of ammunition. It is equipped to carry up to 1,180 rounds of 30mm ammunition in its GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, …
How The A-10's Avenger Cannon Went From Terrible To Terrifying …
WEBThere are few airplanes as iconic as the U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthog, and one very big, both figurative and literal, reason for that lies in its massive armor- shredding 30mm gatling gun that...
How many 30mm rounds does an A-10 Warthog carry? (+ Video)
WEBJan 12, 2023 · The A-10 Warthog is equipped with a GAU-8 Avenger 30mm rotary cannon. This cannon holds 1,174 rounds of high explosive incendiary ammunition and has no minimum range, allowing for the A-10 to fire with great …
GAU-8 Avenger - Federation of American Scientists
WEBA typical combat load for the GAU-8 would include 1,100 rounds of 30mm high explosive or armor piercing ammunition. The 30mm API is mixed with 30mm High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) at the factory and is called Combat Mix Ammunition.
The GAU-8 Avenger: The Gun the A-10 Was Built Around
WEBAug 21, 2021 · The GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Rotary Cannon. The gun itself, minus ammo drum and hydraulically-driven feed system, weighs in at 620 lbs. GAU-8 is the designation for the cannon itself. Once the drum...
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