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To: Sequoyah101

The A10 was originally designed as a tank killer, and the depleted uranium rounds were for that purpose. I don’t know if the Gatling gun would work right with FMJ rounds.


23 posted on 03/28/2026 9:35:07 AM PDT by I-ambush (From the brightest star comes the blackest holeYou had so much to offer, why didya offer your soul?)
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To: I-ambush

“I don’t know if the Gatling gun would work right with FMJ rounds.”


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The standard ammunition mixture for antiarmor use is a five-to-one mix of PGU-14/B armor-piercing incendiary, with a projectile weight around 14.0 oz (395 g or 6,096 gr) and PGU-13/B high-explosive incendiary] rounds, with a projectile weight around 13.3 oz (378 g or 5,833 gr).[10] The PGU-14/B’s projectile incorporates a lightweight aluminum body, cast around a smaller caliber depleted uranium penetrating core.[11] In 1979, the Avenger was tested against M47 Patton tanks and caused “severe damage”.[12]

An innovation in the design of the GAU-8/A ammunition is the use of aluminum alloy cases in place of the traditional steel or brass.[13] This alone adds 30% to ammunition capacity for a given weight. The projectiles incorporate a plastic driving band to improve barrel life. The cartridges measure 11.4 in (290 mm) in length and weigh 1.53 lb (0.69 kg) or more.


31 posted on 03/28/2026 9:50:27 AM PDT by TexasGator (I.1.'1/11.1II11.X11111.1~I11:/)
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To: I-ambush
...the depleted uranium rounds were for that purpose...

Depleted Uranium is a pet peeve of mine. It still has plenty of energy inside and with the right kind of reactor it could be used.

75 posted on 03/28/2026 4:04:42 PM PDT by Nateman (Democrats did not strive for fraud friendly voting merely to continue honest elections.)
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