A-10 Warthog

[NCIC105]

I received my A-10 Warthog round today. Attached it a photo so you can compaire size. It runs from a 22cal to a 30MM

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[Kalamity023]

If I may ask, do you know anyone who has just the projectile? I have a shell and want to make a complete dummy round but can't find the projectiles.

 

[NCIC105]

Try these guys

Springfield Arsenal LLC.

 

[S&W645]

Try these guys

Springfield Arsenal LLC.

Too bad they only go up to the 3" Navy round. I need a 5" round for dad. USS Missouri had 20 and 40mm, 5", and 16" guns when dad was on it.

And for an Air Force airplane, A-10 still is one of their best at getting things done for the ground pounders.

 

[Kalamity023]

Thanks for the link. I heard that the aluminum casings polish up to a mirror finish. Had a plan to make do that and make a display.

 

[mappow]

I received my A-10 Warthog round today. Attached it a photo so you can compaire size. It runs from a 22cal to a 30MM

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And said price for this round?

 

[jg1967]

And they say size doesn't matter!

 

[mappow]

UNLESS... you're charged for it. Sounds like Subic Bay BUT that was sooooo many years ago.

 

[Dekul34]

I want some, and the plane to go with it, "Shall not be infringed" right? What better to protect from government tyranny when they've got tanks?

 

[NCIC105]

I paid 45.00 for the round.


This weapons system has such a unique sound.

 

[mappow]

WOW, $ 45.00 per round. OUT of my league. The unique sound is the money being ripped from your pocket..............Nice to hear people, that's some people, can afford it.

 

[Kalamity023]

If in not mistaken its $45.00 per round and that is an inert round.

 

[S&W645]

I paid 45.00 for the round.


This weapons system has such a unique sound.

Sound is like a Stihl chainsaw being cranked with the ignition turned off. Times a lot longer period of time.

 

[Kalamity023]

Knew a mechanic who worked on the gau8. He said a burst longer than 6-10 seconds would slow the airplane. Awesome...

 

[jcreek]

Knew a mechanic who worked on the gau8. He said a burst longer than 6-10 seconds would slow the airplane. Awesome...

Well scientifically speaking because of Newton's third law, any round being fired forward would slow the plane. But seeing as how a 6-10 round burst would equate to about 300-500 30mm rounds I can see how the slowing would become noticeable at that point lol.

And forget the round, I'd rather have the plane lol. Never have to wait in line for an IFR departure again. GTFO my way!

 

[gunnerbob]

The Hog is one of the most beloved aircraft we currently use. They've been my favorite since I was a kid. If you've never actually witnessed one open up on a target you're missing out on some really cool stuff (depending of course on context)... Thirty Mike-Mike is an incredible round that has potential to slice through a tank like butter... amazing.

 

[jcreek]

The Hog is one of the most beloved aircraft we currently use. They've been my favorite since I was a kid. If you've never actually witnessed one open up on a target you're missing out on some really cool stuff (depending of course on context)... Thirty Mike-Mike is an incredible round that has potential to slice through a tank like butter... amazing.

Lol I hate that term. Mike-Mike is the most overused and pointless term out there. It sounds stupid, it's easier to just say 30mil, and way easier just to write 30mm.

Sorry, I'm not hating on you, but people writing out the phonetic spelling out things is a pet peeve of mine. Completely defeats the purpose of phonetics.

 

[Chief1297]

The infantry man's best friend and enemy armor's worst nightmare.

 

[DmZ]

Lol I hate that term. Mike-Mike is the most overused and pointless term out there. It sounds stupid, it's easier to just say 30mil, and way easier just to write 30mm.

Sorry, I'm not hating on you, but people writing out the phonetic spelling out things is a pet peeve of mine. Completely defeats the purpose of phonetics.

Except that one 'mil' is actually also very commonly equated to .001 of an inch (mil[le] is latin for 1000 aka a millimeter is 1/1000th of a meter or a 'mil' is 1/1000th of an inch). You can say 30 millimeters or 30mm or .030 meters (or 30 mike-mike) and be clear, but saying 30mil when meaning 30mm is ambiguous at best, and incorrect at worst. ymmv

 

[jcreek]

Lol I hate that term. Mike-Mike is the most overused and pointless term out there. It sounds stupid, it's easier to just say 30mil, and way easier just to write 30mm.

Sorry, I'm not hating on you, but people writing out the phonetic spelling out things is a pet peeve of mine. Completely defeats the purpose of phonetics.

Except that one 'mil' is actually also very commonly equated to .001 of an inch (mil[le] is latin for 1000 aka a millimeter is 1/1000th of a meter or a 'mil' is 1/1000th of an inch). You can say 30 millimeters or 30mm or .030 meters (or 30 mike-mike) and be clear, but saying 30mil when meaning 30mm is ambiguous at best, and incorrect at worst. ymmv

Thx I know what a mil is. It's also slang. People don't call the M9 a 9mike-mike pistol. They call it a 9mm or 9mil. I have no problem with people using phonetics for their intended purpose when it's appropriate; over a radio, during an engagement, etc. But using them during a casual conversation or in a discussion on a forum is just annoying IMO and makes you sound like a massive boot.