Apr 21, 2022 · Unfortunately, the enemy moved the American prisoners of war just prior to the raid. The rifle seen here is a Colt replica of the carbine used during the historically significant Son Tây Raid that occurred on November 21, 1970.

Feb 19, 2020 · Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), the 7-pound, 5.56 mm caliber rifle is based on the M4 carbine and was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small-arms engineer to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue.

Feb 18, 2020 · The GAU-5A is a modified M4 carbine designed to keep aircrews alive in emergencies. The weapon was rebuilt to fit in the storage compartments of ejection seats. In emergencies, the GAU-5A...

Oct 17, 2022 · Looking over the specs and features of the GAU-5A shows that the Air Force Custom Gun Shop met its goal in style. The Army and Marine corps use M as a prefix for firearms, the Navy uses Mk, and the Air Force uses either GUU or GAU which stands for Gun Aircraft Unit.

Feb 24, 2021 · Compact, powerful and effective out to 300 meters, these tidy little takedown guns are small enough to ride inside a standard 40-pound ejection seat survival kit. The logic behind this inspired acquisition and the passion driving this remarkable design are comparably powerful.

May 4, 2020 · Midwest Industries MI-GAU5A-P is a pistol clone of the United States Air Force GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (ASDW). Equipped with the civilian version of the Cry Havoc Quick Release Barrel system allowing the pistol to be stowed for transport and rapidly assembled to use.

Jan 26, 2016 · Still talking about products from SHOT Show 2016, today we have the new limited edition carbine from Troy Industries, the GAU-5/A/A. That designation stands for “Gun, Aircraft, Unit” – that odd designation indicates this gun is the Air Force version of the XM117E2 Commando Carbine.

The Colt GAU-5AA is a reproduction of a military classic. The GAU-5AA is infamous for its use during the Son Tay raid in 1970, otherwise known as Operation Ivory Coast. The Colt GAU-5AA utilizes a 'slick side' A1 upper receiver and period correct pencil profile barrel with 1:12" rifling.

Armed with the compact, portable GAU-5 variant of the CAR-15, 56 U.S. Special Forces left for the Vietnamese Army-run prison, Son Tây, on November 21, 1970 with one mission: bring American prisoners of war home.

The Colt GAU-5AA is a reproduction of a military classic. The GAU-5AA is infamous for its use during the Son Tay raid in 1970, otherwise known as Operation Ivory Coast. The Colt GAU …