GAU-5A | The USAF Created a Rifle That Fits in Its Ejection Seats
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · The GAU-5A is a modified M4 carbine designed to keep aircrews alive in emergencies. The weapon was rebuilt to fit in the storage compartments of ejection seats. In emergencies, the GAU-5A...
GAU-8/A Avenger > National Museum of the United States Air …
WEB(U.S. Air Force photo) GAU-8/A Avenger. On Nov. 16, 1970, the Air Force issued a request for proposal for a 30mm rapid fire cannon to use in the A-X Close Air Support aircraft. In June of 1971 General Electric and Philco Ford were selected to build the prototype gun, designated GAU-8.
U.S. Air Force Unique Survival Rifle: GAU-5A ASDW
WEBJan 14, 2020 · It fits beneath the jet’s ejection seat, measures 16x14x3.5 inches and weighs just under 40 pounds. Each survival kit is outfitted with flares, a sidewinder flashlight, medical modules, survival modules, life raft and the GAU-5A aircrew self-defense weapon (ASDW) along with other items.
GAU-8 Avenger - Wikipedia
WEBThe General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is a 30 mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-style autocannon that is primarily mounted in the United States Air Force's Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II.
Midwest Industries Launch Clone of the USAF's New Survival …
WEBMay 4, 2020 · Midwest Industries MI-GAU5A-P is a pistol clone of the United States Air Force GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (ASDW). Equipped with the civilian version of the Cry Havoc Quick Release Barrel system allowing the pistol to be stowed for transport and rapidly assembled to use.
AFLCMC Gunsmith Shop creates rifle for aircrew - Air Force
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), the 7-pound, 5.56 mm caliber rifle is based on the M4 carbine and was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small-arms engineer to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue.
GAU-8/A "Avenger" | The famous shot of General Electric's GA
WEBThe famous shot of General Electric's GAU-8, along with its ammunition drum and feeding system, next to a Volkswagen Beetle. The A-10 Warthog’s massive 30mm cannon, the GAU-8/A Avenger, is one of the most iconic weapons ever designed and is as famous as the plane that carries it into battle.
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The Air Force's Neat-O GAU-5A: An M-4 Packed for Ejection Seats
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · The U.S. Air Force recently released some great images of their new GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon in service. The rifle, first shown off last year, is designed to be packed in ejection seat...
Colt GAU-5/A/A Carbine Replica Honors Spec Op Raiders of Son …
WEBApr 21, 2022 · The replica of the GAU-5/A/A carbine salutes the special operations teams that executed a textbook perfect raid on the Son Tây prison in Vietnam. Unfortunately, the enemy moved the American prisoners of war just prior to the raid.
USAF's GAU-5A Takedown Survival Rifle Enters Service
WEBMay 13, 2019 · The GAU-5A is an upgrade to the M4 which allows it to be stowed in the survival kit of US Air Force fighter jets. The Aircrew Self Defense Weapons (ASDW) is fitted with a takedown system that allows the rifle’s barrel to be detached from the receiver and it is also fitted with a folding pistol grip.