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War, Wonderland, and 30 mm Cannon
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Abstract
The new General Electric GEPOD 30 weapon is described as is the lethality of the GAU-8 round. The battle versatility of the system when combined with a high sortie rate aircraft is developed. These factors are used to illustrate the options, power, and methods that a battle commander has at his disposal. The gun system's contribution to Rapid Deployment Forces, Power Projection, and conventional weapons Deterrence are reviewed. The conclusions offer a prediction of the gun system's military future.
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Riccioni, E., "War, Wonderland, and 30 mm Cannon," SAE Technical Paper 801161, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/801161.Also In
References
- Major Ratley's Thesis at the USN Postgraduate School, and “STUKA Pilot” Rudel Hans Ulrich Col.