>>   There's a persistent urban legend that the recoil of the GAU cannon is
>> so strong that firing it for long periods of time would stop the plane.
>> While the recoil is indeed impressive, it's not, however, strong enough
>> to stop the plane (but it can slow it down significantly).
> 
> I'd never heard that one, but isn't that the gun that's fired out the 
> side of the plane while it banks to compensate for the force?

I saw one fired at an air show once, it really is awe inspiring.
I wouldn't want to be Al Qaeda with that after me, no matter
how deep the cave.

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