GAU-8 Avenger - Specifications

Specifications

• Accuracy: 80% of rounds fired at 4,000 feet (1,200 m) range hit within a 40 feet (12 m) diameter circle
• Ammo:
  • PGU-14/B API Armor Piercing Incendiary (DU)
  • PGU-13/B HEI High explosive incendiary
  • PGU-15/B TP Target Practice
• Armor penetration:
  • 69 mm at 500 meters
  • 38 mm at 1,000 meters