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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A HEI PGU-13/B (Inert) United States profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A HEI PGU-13/B (Inert) United States head view.

Details

TypeHEI, PGU-13/B (Inert)
Projectilesteel, steel fuze, yellow with red band, 2 nylon driving bands Projectile Markings: (black ink) INERT
Casealuminum, choke crimp, greenish grey anodized Markings: (white ink) INERT 30mm PGU-13/B 13309-8100482 AJDE 9392 (black ink) 7400730-1 ACN82G006-089
Primerpercussion, flat, brass, 4-stake crimp, red annulus
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis is a factory inert loading with a powder simulant, and it was intended to test demil machinery at Savanna Army Depot.