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Very intense A-10 video

This video is very intense. The beeping you hear is the ground proximity warning (under 1000 ft). The video player incorrectly states the length, it is only 5 minutes long.

There is a discussion about the video at MP.net

Posted by Steve on Nov 7th 2008 | Filed in military, video | Comments (0)

A-10 Close Call

30mm rounds from an A-10 land close to British troops in Afghanistan.

That cannon sure makes a cool sound, I can see how the whole “Show of Force” thing would work. The sound would be enough to make me run. I would not like to be on its receiving end!

The A-10 fires the 30×173mm round:

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Compared to 7.62×51mm
(photo by ekranoplan)

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Hat Tip: MP.net

Posted by Steve on Feb 24th 2008 | Filed in military, video, weapons | Comments (2)