Throughout the 1990s, Air Force units steadily converted older M16-type rifles and carbines into GUU-5/Ps. While they shared a common theme of having collapsible buttstocks and 14.5-inch barrels, the new firearms were often each a bit unique.

United States Air Force GUU-5/P Carbine. The GUU-5/P was a result of United States Air Force making ad-hoc upgrades to its GAU-5 series. The barrels and flash suppressor were replaced with the longer 14.5-inch (370 mm) barrel with a 1-in-12 twist, but the weapons retained their original designations.

May 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.

Jun 14, 2023 · The Air Force’s GAU-5 was updated as the GUU-5/P, which featured a longer 14.5-inch barrel with a 1-in-12 twist. Otherwise, the firearm kept the modular design that had made the CAR-15s popular with the military. The GAU-5 was upgraded to the GUU-5P for use as an anti-personnel weapon.

而美国空军一直在使用GAU-5/A、GAU-5A/A和GAU-5P，直到1980年代后期至1990年代初期，由于发射M885弹的M16A2开始服役，而且空军的许多GAU步枪的枪管也到了使用寿命，因此美国空军开始逐步把现有的GAU步枪改进成GUU-5/P（注意，这里的P前面有斜杠）。 改进的形式主要是更换了缠距为1/7的14.5 英寸枪管，以发射M885弹。 准星座下面带有刺刀卡笋（但美国空军仍然没有拼刺训练），这样的改造显然是一个节约经费的做法，M16的机匣不受力，打10万发也没问 …

Apr 19, 2024 · GAUs included both security police carbines and some of the very compact aircrew carbines, a new version of which is in issue. Later nomenclature is GUU, for Gun, Utility Unit, not assigned to an aircraft. /P is for Personnel issue.

Feb 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 can...

Jan 12, 2022 · The Air Force’s GAU-5 was further updated as the GUU-5/P, featuring a longer 14.5-inch barrel with a 1-in-12 twist, but the firearm otherwise kept the modular design that had made the...

Apr 24, 2006 · What does the 'GAU' in GAU-5P stand for? I was a cop in the Air Force and carried one daily for a couple years. I was always told it stood for 'Government-Altered Unit.' Never saw it in writing as I recall, but that's what I consistently heard. They weren't consistently altered, though.

Jun 9, 2024 · The GUU-5/P carbine in the hands of this Air Force special forces soldier is a combination of an M16A1 receiver and an M4 barrel.