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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A Fired United States IVI 2-31-76 7300310-2-H profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A Fired United States IVI 2-31-76 7300310-2-H head view.

Details

TypeFired
Projectile[none]
Casealuminum, double choke crimp, purple anodized Markings: (white ink) 30MM ADTPT SFT w/FUMER AJD E 1721 DATE 10-76
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, 4-stake crimp
HeadstampIVI 2-31-76 7300310-2-H
NotesThis is a fired experimental Afterbody Drag TP-T casing. These rounds had a fumer (tracer-type) element whose burning gasses helped fill the low pressure zone behind the projectile, thus reducing drag and increasing range.