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To: Calvin Locke

"The 30mm x 173 GAU-8/A ammunition was among the most effective ammunition used in Operation Desert Storm with proven performance against all targets, including tanks, armored and light vehicles. The 30mm lightweight family of ammunition was developed to optimize the air-to-ground mission of the U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter. This ammunition family is also compatible with all 30mm x 113 gun systems. The PGU-13/B HEI High Explosive Incendiary round employs a standard M505 fuze and explosive mixture with a body of naturally fragmenting material that is effective against lighter vehicle and material targets. Sources and Resources."

178 posted on 01/09/2004 9:26:22 PM PST by Kevin Curry
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To: Kevin Curry
never mind. See you got it covered. On six.
183 posted on 01/09/2004 9:37:04 PM PST by PokeyJoe (Go ahead Al Queda. Make my day - I'll raise you 24 Tridents to your 767..)
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To: Kevin Curry
The 30mm x 173 GAU-8/A ammunition ,

Is ammo for the A-10 Warthog. The Lightweight 30 mm is for the Apache.

236 posted on 01/10/2004 1:25:36 AM PST by HP8753 (Some companies should be happy with four sigma)
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