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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A API PGU-14B/B (Inert) United States  profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A API PGU-14B/B (Inert) United States  head view.

Details

TypeAPI, PGU-14B/B (Inert)
Projectilealuminum, black, red tip, 2 nylon driving bands
Casealuminum, choke crimp, greenish grey anodized Markings: (white ink) DEPLETED URANIUM 30MM PGU-14B/B 13309-7800420-1 AJD81K338-013 INERT (black ink) 7400730-1 ACN81H006-06
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, 4-stake crimp, white annulus
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis is a factory inert loading with a powder simulant. While some inert PGU-14 projectiles have steel penetrators, this projectile appears to be just the outer aluminum housing and windscreen with no penetrator at all. It does not register on a geiger counter.