jpm1 Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 i have two question concerning the A-10 . does the A-10 nowadays fire only DU rounds or does it exist a version with normal bullets . and the second question did the A-10 always fired DU rounds . i played Fighter bomber in the 80's and never had heard of DU at that time .. Note : i'm not not talking if DU are good or bad here just asking for some precisions SU-25 missions [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
GGTharos Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 There's combat mix which has API and HEI - I think 1 API for every 4 HEI. API are, IIRC, the DU rounds. The HEI are like grenades. It is possible that in an anti-armor role they'd load up exclusively with DU/API, but I haven't heard of that happening lately. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
159th_Viper Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 ...The HEI are like grenades... I am really looking forward to the Hog - Nothing quite like lobbing Grenades at 1000m/s :D Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Zorrin Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 ... while sitting in an armoured bath tub enjoying cucumber sandwiches no doubt! Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
mvsgas Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Lots of DU article lately. I not sure if they even use DU anymore. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
jpm1 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Posted July 25, 2009 There's combat mix which has API and HEI - I think 1 API for every 4 HEI. API are, IIRC, the DU rounds. The HEI are like grenades. It is possible that in an anti-armor role they'd load up exclusively with DU/API, but I haven't heard of that happening lately. thanks http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=605927&postcount=430 SU-25 missions [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
mvsgas Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) API does not necessarily mean DU round. DU round, AFAIK, are just a type but not all API is made of DU. I have been around A-10 in several bases, (Osan, Aviano, Quatar) never work on them but USAF is force to train me on any HAZMAT or danger by AFOSH standards and I have never received any training for DU avoidance nor awareness (not that I remember). I do not think they have used DU since the first Gulf War. (corrected, Thank you pilotasso :doh:) I'm not an expert, nor could I tell you whether the USAF or any other service (US, or any country) use DU or not. I do not work on the A-10 nor do I handle A-10 ammunition, so they could very well carry it, I 'm simply stating I do not believe they use it or carry it. From what know, I think the use the Mixture GG stated, but not sure if they use DU. Edited August 5, 2009 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Pilotasso Posted August 5, 2009 Posted August 5, 2009 I do not think they have used DU since the first Golf War. Dang, violent sports heh? Ill never set foot at a golf course again! :D ;) 2 .
ED Team Groove Posted August 5, 2009 ED Team Posted August 5, 2009 Dang, violent sports heh? Ill never set foot at a golf course again! :D ;) LOL! As far as i know they don't use DU in Afghanistan or Iraq as there is simply no need for it. Our Forum Rules: http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en
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