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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A TP (Reduced Ricochet Risk) United States profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A TP (Reduced Ricochet Risk) United States head view.

Details

TypeTP (Reduced Ricochet Risk)
Projectileplastic, steel head, tan Projectile Markings: (black marker) EG-885-D (marker on base) 6
Case[none]
Primer
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis is an experimental reduced ricochet projectile, which consists of a stack of circular washers encased in a molded plastic projectile body. A similar sectioned projectile shows a steel pusher base, with the plastic body extending through the center of the washers. Ca. 1974.