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The A-10 Warthog is no plane – it’s a flying cannon
Key Points and Summary: The A-10 Warthog was literally built around its GAU-8/A Avenger, a 30mm, seven-barrel cannon that spits depleted-uranium rounds at nearly 4,000 rpm and shreds armor with the ...
Summary and Key Points: In the twilight of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force explored replacing the A-10 Thunderbolt II, known for its 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon, with a variant of the F-16, dubbed the ...
Summary and Key Points: The A-10 Warthog is beloved by U.S. ground forces largely due to its powerful 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling gun, capable of firing 3,900 rounds per minute. -This cannon, ...
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Why the A-10 could not afford to waste its own ammunition
The A-10 Thunderbolt II was engineered around survival and balance as much as firepower. This video explains why its massive ...
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