A-10 go BRRRT: Why the Warthog is still king of the tank-killers
The "BRRRT" sound, synonymous with the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, is produced by the GAU-8/A Avenger, a seven-barrel 30mm rotary cannon firing at 3,900 rounds per minute. This iconic sound, which has entered internet culture, arises from the rapid firing rate that creates a continuous, high-intensity noise, a sound that serves as a modern signal of close air support for ground troops. Learn more at IG Space . All I wan to do is brrt!