The Aviationist

A Look at the Engineering and Maintenance of the A-10’s GAU-8/A Cannon

The United States Air Force A-10 was designed as a Close Air Support aircraft, built around a potent armor-destroying 30 mm rotating barrel cannon known as the Avenger. Known as the A-10 ‘Thunderbolt ...
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The Sound Of Death • A-10 Warthogs Fire Rockets & GAU-8

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack planes fire 2.75" rockets and the deadly GAU-8 Avenger gun at exercise Red Flag-Alaska 18-2 near Eielson Air Force Base on June 21, 2018. Units - ...
The National Interest

4,200 Bullets in 60 Seconds: A-10 Warthog Has a Cannon Like No Other

Summary and Key Points You Need To Know: The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the Warthog, is equipped with the GAU-8 Avenger, a 30mm rotary cannon capable of firing 4,200 rounds per minute, making it a ...
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The A-10 Warthog’s Gatling Gun Fires An Amazing 3,900 Rounds Per Minute

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, ...