A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A TP  United States  profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A TP  United States  head view.

Details

TypeTP
Projectilesteel, aluminum windscreen, blue, 2 nylon driving bands Projectile Markings: (white ink) 7400210-1
Case(none)
Primer
Headstamp[none]
NotesOne of a series of wind tunnel test projectiles, this specimen features 2 narrow nylon rotating bands, 2 crimping grooves, and an affixed aluminum boat tail.