Seven-Barrel Cannon is a photograph by Christina Ochsner which was uploaded on August 15th, 2014.
Seven-Barrel Cannon
Fairchild-Republic A-10A was designed to kill tanks. The A-10 first flew in 1972. Its weapons include a GE GAU-8/A “Avenger” 30-mm seven-barrel... more
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Seven-Barrel Cannon
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Christina Ochsner
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Fairchild-Republic A-10A was designed to kill tanks. The A-10 first flew in 1972. Its weapons include a GE GAU-8/A “Avenger” 30-mm seven-barrel cannon. Designed to counter the threat in the 1980s of the massive Soviet numerical superiority in tanks in Europe. The aircraft saw its first combat during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 where it verified its reputation and also was used extensively to provide long-range air cover for search and rescue of downed aircrews.
Seven-Barrel Cannon photographed by Christina Ochsner
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August 15th, 2014
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