GAU-8 Avenger
by
Nicholas C
Published: August 15th, 2014
You can never get tired of seeing or hearing about the A-10 Thunderbolt and the weapon it was built around. The GAU-8 Avenger. “It is essentially a flying cannon providing 30mm worth of American air power”
Here is a video released by the 127th Wing giving us some great eye candy of the A-10 and the GAU-8 Avenger.
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Dear ,
As your constituent, I am COMPLETELY in favor of keeping the A-10’s operational status for Close Air Support mission because of its proven effectiveness in protecting US and allied ground troupes.
I will not even argue based on its economic impact to the local economies where it is based, for there are many air bases in many cities across the nation operating aircraft that support their host communities.
But, the simple fact is that the A-10 remains the most capable CAS platform in the world today, its mission is NOT obsolete, and there is NO replacement capable of performing its mission as cost-effectively.
As a taxpayer, I will do what I can to defend this highly successful system for the safety of our sons and daughters in harm’s way. If they need to be transferred to another branch of the military or consolidated to a single base, I am in favor of doing whatever it takes to keep it flying.
Thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
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