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30 x 173mm GAU-8/A United States

30 x 173mm GAU-8/A HEI-T (Self Destruct) MK238 United States profile view.30 x 173mm GAU-8/A HEI-T (Self Destruct) MK238 United States head view.

Details

TypeHEI-T (Self Destruct), MK238
Projectilesteel, aluminum fuze, yellow with red band, 2 nylon driving bands Projectile Markings: (black ink) 30MM X 173 HEI/SD-T FBO?4H251-001
Casealuminum, choke crimp, dark grey anodized Markings: (black ink) 7400730-1 ACN04F012-036
Primernone
Headstamp[none]
NotesThis is an inert round mounted on a General Dynamics display board for Mauser Model F weapon systems. Projectile is empty and drilled and fuze is solid aluminum. Grouped with GAU-8/A for convenience.