GAU-12 Equalizer

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The General Dynamics GAU-12/U Equalizer is a five-barrel 25 mm Gatling-type rotary cannon. The GAU-12/U is used by the United States, Italy, and Spain, which mount the weapon in their attack jets such as the AV-8B Harrier II, airborne gunships such as the Lockheed AC-130, and land-based fighting vehicles. A lighter four-barrel version, designated GAU-22/A, is mounted on F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.

Loading AV-8B Harrier gun at Eielson Air Force Base June 2010Loading AV-8B Harrier gun at Eielson Air Force Base June 2010
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A GAU-12 25 mm Gatling gun static display sits outside the Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment Focal Point building at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24, 2013 130424-F-OC707-003A GAU-12 25 mm Gatling gun static display sits outside the Munitions Materiel Handling Equipment Focal Point building at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24, 2013 130424-F-OC707-003
Netherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loadingNetherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loading
Netherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loadingNetherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loading
Netherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loadingNetherlands F-35A - 25mm GAU-22A loading