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What is the size of a 30 mm bullet?
HK 4.6×30mm
| 4.6×30mm | |
|---|---|
| Bullet diameter | 4.65 mm (0.183 in) |
| Land diameter | 4.52 mm (0.178 in) |
| Neck diameter | 5.31 mm (0.209 in) |
| Shoulder diameter | 7.75 mm (0.305 in) |
How many grains is a 30mm bullet?
4,650 grains
When manufactured as 30mm rounds, each DU projectile contains approximately 4,650 grains [0.66 pounds (lbs)] of extruded DU, alloyed with 0.75 weight percent titanium. The projectile is encased in a 0.8 mm-thick aluminum shell as the final DU round.
What shoots a 30mm bullet?
The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is typically mounted in the United States Air Force’s Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. Designed specifically for the anti-tank role, the Avenger delivers very powerful rounds at a high rate of fire.
Why have ammo prices gone up?
“The shortage of ammunition in the U.S. had resulted in dramatic price escalation—as well as rationing, for example limiting customers to a certain number of boxes to be sold per visit—since last year,” he continued.
How many 30mm rounds does an a10 carry?
The GAU-8/A is mounted slightly to the port side; the barrel in the firing location is on the starboard side at the 9 o’clock position so it is aligned with the aircraft’s centerline. The gun’s 5-foot, 11.5-inch (1.816 m) ammunition drum can hold up to 1,350 rounds of 30 mm ammunition, but generally holds 1,174 rounds.
What gun shoots a 30mm round?
GAU-8 Avenger. (ammunition drum off right edge of photo). The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is typically mounted in the United States Air Force’s Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II.
What kind of Cannon does the A-10 have?
The aircraft is armed with a General Dynamics GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm cannon, mounted in the nose of the aircraft. “The A-10 has 11 stores pylons, providing an external load capacity of 7,260kg.” Using the cannon, the A-10 is capable of disabling a main battle tank from a range of over 6,500m.
What is the difference between the A-10 Thunderbolt II and GAU-8?
The GAU-8 is designed to fire armor-piercing depleted uranium and high explosive incendiary rounds. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform.
How many rounds does an A-10 Thunderbolt carry?
The A-10 Thunderbolt was used extensively during Operation Desert Storm, the Kosovo crisis, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The A-10 is a high-survivability and versatile aircraft. The first flight of the A-10 was in May 1972. The A-10 Thunderbolt’s 30mm cannon. The magazine drum can hold 1,350 rounds of 30mm ammunition.
What is an A-10 Warthog?
Affectionately called the “A-10 Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft. The A-10 is perhaps best known for its fearsome GAU-8 Avenger 30mm gatling gun mounted on the nose.