"Les Matheson" wrote in message news:nvOCb.818$Fg.276@lakeread01...
The 25mm is going to be the standard. Eventually they plan to put them on
the AC-130H also. The 40mm has run out of ammunition and no more is being
purchased.

Well, 40mm L/60 ammo is still in production in various countries, so
that is hardly a strong reason for dumping the gun.

Tony Williams
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