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General Dynamics GAU-12/U
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The General Electric GAU-12/U is a 25mm 5-barrel rotary gun mounted on British and American Harrier strike aircraft and the AC-130U "Spooky II" gunship. A four-barrel variant, the GAU-22/A, is the planned armament of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.
Specifications
(1970s-present)
Type: Rotary gun
Calibre: 25x137mm
Capacity: Varies depending on mounting
Fire modes: GAU-12/U: Auto (3,600 RPM normal, 4,200 RPM max; reduced to 1,800 RPM on AC-130U) GAU-22/A: Auto (3,300RPM)
The GAU-12/U and variants have been used in the following movies and videogames by the following actors:
GAU-12/U
Movies
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Lies | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Harry Tasker | Mounted on AV-8B Harrier II | 1994 |
Video Games
| Game Title | As | Character | Notes | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 | 25mm | AC-130 gunner | Mounted on AC-130U "Spooky II" | 2011 |
GAU-22/A
Movies
| Title | Actor | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Free or Die Hard | F-22 pilot | Mounted on F-35B, aircraft incorrectly shown with two guns | 2007 |