What does Gau stand for gun?
Gatling AUtocannon
GAU is an acronym for “Gatling AUtocannon”, “Gun, AUtomatic”, or “Gun Aircraft Unit”?
What caliber is the a-10 Gatling gun?
30mm
The A-10 Warthog’s massive 30mm cannon, the GAU-8/A Avenger, is one of the most iconic weapons ever designed and is as famous as the plane that carries it into battle.
How much does a 30mm round cost?
In the case of the U.S. military, it is used primarily as an armor-piercing round for machine cannons. It is used in attack helicopters, such as the Apache AH-64. It is estimated that each 30mm round costs $100.
Who makes the Gau 8?
General Electric General Dynamics
GAU-8 Avenger
| GAU-8/A Avenger | |
|---|---|
| Designer | General Electric |
| Manufacturer | General Electric General Dynamics |
| Produced | 1977–present |
| Variants | GAU-12/U Equalizer GAU-13/A |
What does Gau mean?
Gau is a German term for a region within a country, often a former or actual province. It was used in medieval times, when it can be seen as roughly corresponding to an English shire.
What is Gau stand for?
| GAU | Gauze Medical » Physiology | Rate it: |
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| GAU | Gun Aircraft Unit Miscellaneous » Aircraft & Aviation | Rate it: |
| GAU | Ground Assault Unit Governmental » Law & Legal | Rate it: |
| GAU | Graduate Assistants United Miscellaneous » Unclassified | Rate it: |
| GAU | Gun, Aircraft Unit Governmental » Military | Rate it: |
Can A-10 penetrate a tank?
Using the cannon, the A-10 is capable of disabling a main battle tank from a range of over 6,500 m. While modern battle tanks have quite sophisticated armor protection (for the crew), there are many vital components with less protection.
What ammo does the GAU-8 use?
A 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.