Surely they didn't call it this close?

[Razor61]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TZ-pdvirHDQ

Shows an A-10A strafing a bit too close for comfort. Surely the JTAC didn't call it in this close to friendly troops or does anyone know if this was a situation where the A-10 pilot got a bit confused on the location?
Note the characteristic noise of the GAU-8 right at the end.
:eek:

[GreenKnight121]

Ummm... 100'+?

That's not close... and yes, ground troops in trouble often do call for suppressive gunfire to be laid down much closer than that, if needed.

[Al R]

My old CO won the Dhofar Star in the 1970's for DF'ing his own position, with mortars mounted vertically.

I wonder where the controller was when he called that..? :}

[Background Noise]

Or a telephoto lens zoomed in...?

[Navy_Adversary]

I believe that there is now a 'C' version of the Hog, not sure if the new avionics etc make for a more accurate targeting.

[Razor61]

Pretty much most of the rounds hit dead ground... nothing there so he missed the target i assume anyway!

[LateArmLive]

They weren't most of the rounds - the footprint of the gun can be pretty big indeed. :eek:

[gblackbeard]

Well it looks pretty impressive!

[rigpiggy]

4200rpm *4 secs= 280+ rounds on target.

[rab-k]

I'm not sure the Jock Squaddie filming it will be as delighted with the long term effects should all that dust be laced with DU. Is the DU/HEI ammo still standard or is an alternative combination used for theaters with predominantly 'soft' targets?