The Air Force Gunsmith Shop, part of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate, recently completed the delivery of a new rifle for aircrew in most ejection seat aircraft. Brian Brackens, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, reports.
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| The Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), which is a 5.56 mm caliber rifle, was designed to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue (Picture source: U.S. Air Force) |