This give you an idea just how big the GAU-8 stuck inside an A-10 is with a classic VW Beetle for reference. Removing the GAU-8 from an A-10 requires installing a jack under the aircraft’s tail to prevent it from tipping, as the cannon comprises a significant portion of the aircraft’s forward weight.
A Gun as Big as a Car: Unpacking the GAU-8 Avenger and the Weight of the A-10 Warthog’s Might On airbases across the world, the unmistakable silhouette of the A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the “Warthog”—turns heads. With its straight wings, armored bubble canopy, and rugged landing gear, the A-10 is a blunt instrument of […]