Opticron Knowledgebase - I often see the letters GA in model names or descriptions. What do they stand for?

I often see the letters GA in model names or descriptions. What do they stand for?

The letters GA mean that the product is rubber armoured. They are derived from the German term "Gummiarmierung".

Last update:: 2015-04-01 11:13
Author:: Pete Gamby
Revision:: 1.0

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