The GAU-8A Gatling Gun... Up Close and Personal...

[lesofprimus]

Heres some pics that my buddy in the Airforce emailed me...

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

Holy

 

[Nonskimmer]

Sweet. Ideal for home defence.

 

[Gnomey]

That is quite a weapon

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

thank you

 

[lesofprimus]

One More..

 

[Nonskimmer]

thank you

Damn you, I wanted to say that!

 

[lesofprimus]

Actually, neither of u is entitled to say that, being that neither of u are American...

So...... On behalf of all the American Taxpayers, I shall say Thank You...

 

[Nonskimmer]

Oh...that weapon.

 

[evangilder]

I guess I can say it to then, Thanks! Of course, anyone who has had an A-10 come and help them out would surely say the same. A-10s rock!

 

[cheddar cheese]

Sure do! Nice pics.

 

[trackend]

A frighting piece of kit Les I would be interested to see the mounting points on the airframe for it .

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

you'd need some bitchin' bolts.......

 

[cheddar cheese]

You might have to double up on the nuts if you dont have any locking nuts!

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

and one hell of a spanner.......

that'd be myles then........

 

[BlackWolf3945]

You can see more shots of this particular Avenger HERE...

If you like the A-10, I'd recommend following the link on that page...


For official USAF photos of the A-10, go HERE...


Now, to give you an idea of the size of the Avenger...

Fade to Black...

 

[lesofprimus]

Good find... Thx for the link on where those shots came from..

 

[Gnomey]

Holy shit, that is huge!

 

[plan_D]

I think this is quite fitting for the thread -

 

[Nonskimmer]

The plane was built around the gun, so you know it's big!
Great links, Wolf.