A military small & medium caliber ammunition collection

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

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

Details

TypeHEI
Projectilesteel, steel fuze, yellow with red band, 2 nylon driving bands Projectile Markings: (black ink) 30 MM HEI INERT ASSY
Casealuminum, choke crimp, green anodized
Primernone
Headstamp[none]
NotesMade for the Mauser Model F cannon, but grouped with GAU-8/A for convenience. Projectile is empty and fuze has no internal components.