St.Petersburg, FL: General Dynamic Ordnance and Tactical Systems. 2006. - 2 p.General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems' 30mm GAU-8/A ammunition was the most effective ammunition used in Operation Desert Storm. Performance has been proven against all targets, including tanks, armored and light vehicles.
Not only combat effective, but cost effective.
The PGU-15/B is the lowest cost target practice cartridge of this caliber in the world.
The 30mm x 173 family has been used in the GAU-8/A Gatling Gun, the Goalkeeper CIWS, and the Bushmaster II. Derivatives of the 30mm x 173 GAU 8/A family are developed and qualified by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for use in the 30mm Mauser Model F Gun Systems.
TP round is ballistically matched to the API and HEI and provides for cost-effective training for Goalkeeper and other 30mm x 173 cartridges.
