Inside the A-10C: Installing & Laser Aligning the Massive GAU-8 Avenger Cannon System

Описание: They say the A-10 wasn't built to carry a gun; the plane was built around the gun. In this episode of Inside the Factory, we witness the critical integration of the A-10C Thunderbolt II's heart: The GAU-8/A Avenger Cannon.
We track the process of moving this massive weapon system, crafted from specialized steel and titanium, into the nose section of the airframe. The video details the extreme precision required to ensure the cannon shoots true.
Key Engineering Highlights: 🔫 The Installation: Moving the heavy GAU-8 assembly into the A-10's nose. 🎯 Laser Alignment: Utilizing precision lasers to center and boresight the cannon with flight control systems. ⚙️ System Synchronization: Integrating the weapon with the avionics for perfect firing timing. 🏜️ Visuals: Featuring the rugged Desert Sand Camouflage finish.
Watch how raw firepower transitions into a fully integrated, synchronized weapon system ready for the ammunition drum.
Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: The Gun With Wings 1:20 - Positioning the GAU-8/A Avenger 3:45 - Precision Laser Alignment & Boresighting 5:30 - Integration with Flight Control Systems 7:10 - Ammunition Drum Preparation 8:45 - Final Synchronization Checks
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