New ammo improves pilot safety, reduces collateral damage
High explosive incendiary PGU-28A/B 20mm cannon rounds are fed through a replenisher into a universal ammunition loading system. The UALS is then used by weapons loaders to transfer the cannon rounds directly into F-16 Fighting Falcon weapon systems. The new ammo allows for higher velocity, a greater standoff distance and increased safety for pilots, all contributing to greater effectiveness while providing close-air support. Its use Feb. 26 against insurgents east of Baghdad, Iraq, marked the first in battle for Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)
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