The M134 GAU-17 “Vulcan” cannon is a six-barreled, air cooled, medium machine gun used primarily as a fire suppression weapon in aircraft for the U.S. military. The so-called “Gatling ...
Each round is roughly the size of a Pepsi can. When fired, the GAU-8 makes a distinctive “BRRT” sound, which the A-10 is identified with. In addition to the autocannon, the A-10 also carries ...