GAU-8 Avenger
The GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm, seven-barrel Gatling gun that is mounted on the United States Air Force's A-10 Thunderbolt II. It is the largest, heaviest and most powerful purpose-built aircraft cannon in the United States military, exceeded only by the specialised artillery pieces carried on the AC-130 Gunship. The GAU-8 was specifically designed for the anti-tank role, and delivers a very powerful shell at a high rate of fire.
Related Topics:
30 mm - Gatling gun - United States Air Force - A-10 Thunderbolt II - United States - Artillery - AC-130 Gunship - Anti-tank
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| ► | The Recoil vs. Forward Thrust Myth |
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