Capt. Chris Petek, A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, describes the size of a 30mm round compared to famous GAU-8/A "Avenger" 30mm cannon of the A-10 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 29. The cannon can fire up to 4,200 PGU-13 30mm high-explosive incendiary rounds per minute, and is the backbone of the fighter's armament. Captain Petek is deployed from the 75th Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and hails from Bigfork, Mont.
Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse
Taken on 29 November 2008
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