An A-10 Thunderbolt II is refueled over southern Afghanistan. The most prominent feature of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-gun cannon. This weapon is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and can defeat an array of ground targets, including tanks. Both the A-10 and GAU-8 entered service in 1977, and the gun represents 16 percent of the aircraft's weight.
Date Taken: | 08.18.2011 |
Date Posted: | 08.19.2011 05:12 |
Photo ID: | 444921 |
VIRIN: | 110818-F-CP197-017 |
Resolution: | 4256x2832 |
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