For Troops, ‘BRRRT’ Is Sound Of Music: All About The ‘Avenger’ In Hormuz
The story of the seven-barrel GAU-8/A Avenger cannon begins with a memo during the Cold War. The A-10 Thunderbolt or ‘Warthog’ carried the massive cannon to devastating effect in close air support (CAS) roles. Today, it is back in action in the Strait of Hormuz, defying those who wanted to retire it. When fired, the…
