Midwest Industries Launch Clone of the USAF's New Survival …
WEBMay 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.
Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force's Backup …
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · The U.S. Air Force recently equipped all of its combat aircraft with the new Cry Havoc GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapons (ASDWs). 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.
U.S. Air Force Unique Survival Rifle: GAU-5A ASDW
WEBJan 14, 2020 · The GAU-5A ASDW is a 5.56x45mm M4 based platform. The chief difference is the QD barrel/handguard and folding pistol grip. These allow for a substantially smaller foot-print. The GAU-5A utilizes a Quick Release Barrel (QBR) system from Cry Havoc Tactical and a FAB Defense AGF-43S Folding Pistol Grip.
GAU-5A | The USAF Created a Rifle That Fits in Its Ejection Seats
WEBFeb 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 can...
Air Force Fielding New Collapsible Rifle For Downed Pilots - Task …
WEBMay 20, 2019 · Produced explicitly for inclusion in the new new ACES II survival kit, the GAU-5A ASDW measures just under 16 x 14 x 3.5 inches and was to be assembled by hand in under a minute, Air Combat...
US Airforce M4 ASDW GAU 5A - YouTube
WEBUS Air Force wanted a compact M4 to fit in a pilot’s ejection seat. Enter the GAU-5A ASDW @cryhavoctactical built the system and @weaponstech_engineering bui...
USAF's GAU-5A Takedown Survival Rifle Enters Service
WEBMay 13, 2019 · The GAU-5A is an upgrade to the M4 which allows it to be stowed in the survival kit of US Air Force fighter jets. The Aircrew Self Defense Weapons (ASDW) is fitted with a takedown system that allows the rifle’s barrel to be detached from the receiver and it is also fitted with a folding pistol grip.
The USAF Gunsmith Shop Completes Delivery of New GAU-5A …
WEBApr 22, 2020 · The GAU-5A was developed to meet an urgent operational requirement to increase the firepower and survivability of downed aircrew. The carbine ships with back up iron sights only, as an optic would add additional weight.
New Air Force Survival Rifle - GAU-5A ASDW - YouTube
WEBApr 21, 2020 · The US Air Force has developed and deployed a new survival rifle for aircrews. The GAU-5A is based on a standard M4 carbine but has a Cry Havoc quick detach barrel system, Midwest Industries...
USAF issues pilots with new carbine rifle - Janes
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Based on the Colt M4 Carbine, the GAU-5A Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (ASDW) is being issued to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue.