GAU-8/A (30 mm) - Revision history

U22067555: Added A-10C

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Added A-10C

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‎History

U140223670: /* Available ammunition */ Added ammunition tables.

2023-10-03T17:50:21Z

‎Available ammunition: Added ammunition tables.

U44629479: Undo revision 154595 by U121228389 (talk)

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Undo revision 154595 by U121228389 (talk)

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Undo revision 154596 by U121228389 (talk)

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‎Media

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‎Usage in battles

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‎History

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‎History: added history

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 * {{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}}
 * {{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}}
 == General info ==

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
-One of the most powerful aircraft cannons to ever take to the skies, the GAU-8/A Equalizer developed specifically for use on [[A-10A]] Thunderbolt II better known as the "Warthog". The A-X program that produced the A-10 was first conceived in September of 1966 when the Air Force recognized a gap in their close air support capabilities for escort and fire suppression and created the A-X program office to develop the specifications for the new aircraft. The request for proposals came out on March 6th, 1967 and specified a 30 mm rotary cannon armament that the aircraft would be designed around. Intended for destroying Soviet armour, the 30 mm cannon received an RFP with specifications of a high muzzle velocity and a rate of fire of 4,000 rounds per minute. General Electric and Philco-Ford both submitted designs for the competition which General Electric won. The Equalizer is only one part of a much larger gun assembly that includes a feed system, ammunition drum, and two independent hydraulic motors to power the gun. The complete assembly is officially designated the A/A 49E-6 Gun System and the A-10 is truly built around bringing this beast of a weapon to battle. Making up 16% of the Thunderbolt's unladen weight, the plane requires a special jack for stability when the Equalizer is removed for maintenance.
+One of the most powerful aircraft cannons to ever take to the skies, the GAU-8/A Avenger developed specifically for use on [[A-10A]] Thunderbolt II better known as the "Warthog". The A-X program that produced the A-10 was first conceived in September of 1966 when the Air Force recognized a gap in their close air support capabilities for escort and fire suppression and created the A-X program office to develop the specifications for the new aircraft. The request for proposals came out on March 6th, 1967 and specified a 30 mm rotary cannon armament that the aircraft would be designed around. Intended for destroying Soviet armour, the 30 mm cannon received an RFP with specifications of a high muzzle velocity and a rate of fire of 4,000 rounds per minute. General Electric and Philco-Ford both submitted designs for the competition which General Electric won. The Avenger is only one part of a much larger gun assembly that includes a feed system, ammunition drum, and two independent hydraulic motors to power the gun. The complete assembly is officially designated the A/A 49E-6 Gun System and the A-10 is truly built around bringing this beast of a weapon to battle. Making up 16% of the Thunderbolt's unladen weight, the plane requires a special jack for stability when the Avenger is removed for maintenance.
-The Equalizer is mounted just slightly off-axis to port in order to prevent the recoil from hampering the accuracy of fire during an attack run. The GAU-8/A takes half a second to reach the top firing speed, fires depleted uranium armour-piercing shells for destroying tanks, and can be 80% accurate when firing at 40 foot diameter circle while flying at 4,000 feet. For protection, both the gun and ammo drum are protected by armour designed to detonate enemy shells before they damage the internal components.
+The Avenger is mounted just slightly off-axis to port in order to prevent the recoil from hampering the accuracy of fire during an attack run. The GAU-8/A takes half a second to reach the top firing speed, fires depleted uranium armour-piercing shells for destroying tanks, and can be 80% accurate when firing at 40 foot diameter circle while flying at 4,000 feet. For protection, both the gun and ammo drum are protected by armour designed to detonate enemy shells before they damage the internal components.
 == Media ==

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 * '''Air targets:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}
 * '''Stealth:''' {{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HVAP|High-velocity armour-piercing}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 == Usage in battles ==
-''please visit and read the A 10 warthog usage in battle''
+''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.''
 === Pros and cons ===

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 == Media ==
-https://youtu.be/ty5x8xhle84
+''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 === Available ammunition ===
-<!--
+<!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
 * '''Default:''' {{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HVAP-T|High-velocity armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI|High-explosive incendiary}}
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 == History ==
-One of the most powerful aircraft cannons to ever take to the skies, the GAU-8/A Equalizer developed specifically for use on [[A-10A]] Thunderbolt II better known as the "Warthog". The A-X program that produced the A-10 was first conceived in September of 1966 when the Air Force recognized a gap in their close air support capabilities for escort and fire suppression and created the A-X program office to develop the specifications for the new aircraft. The request for proposals came out on March 6th, 1967 and specified a 30mm rotary cannon armament that the aircraft would be designed around. Intended for destroying Soviet armor, the 30mm cannon received a RFP with specifications of a high muzzle velocity and a rate of fire of 4,000 rounds per minute. General Electric and Philco-Ford both submitted designs for the competition which General Electric won. The Equalizer is only one part of much larger gun assembly that includes a feed system, ammunition drum, and two independent hydraulic motors to power the gun. The complete assembly is officially designated the A/A 49E-6 Gun System and the A-10 is truly built around bringing this beast of a weapon to battle. Making up 16% of the Thunderbolt's unladen weight, the plane requires a special jack for stability when the Equalizer is removed for maintenance.
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
-The Equalizer is mount just slightly off axis to port in order to prevent the recoil from hampering the accuracy of the during an attack run. The GAU-8/A takes half a second to reach the top firing speed, fires depleted uranium armor-piercing shells for destroying tanks, and can has 80% accurate when firing at 40 foot diameter circle while flying at 4,000 feet. For protection, both the gun and ammo drum are protected by armor designed to detonate enemy shells before they damage the internal components.
+The Equalizer is mounted just slightly off-axis to port in order to prevent the recoil from hampering the accuracy of fire during an attack run. The GAU-8/A takes half a second to reach the top firing speed, fires depleted uranium armour-piercing shells for destroying tanks, and can be 80% accurate when firing at 40 foot diameter circle while flying at 4,000 feet. For protection, both the gun and ammo drum are protected by armour designed to detonate enemy shells before they damage the internal components.
 == Media ==