For six decades, the AC-130 gunship has stood as the ultimate symbol of American military might, a monstrous aerial platform ...

As the US Air Force AC-130J flies over South Korea’s towering apartment blocks, its powerful cameras can almost see inside windows on the highest floors. Aiming farther afield, the weapons officers on ...

During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first gunship, the AC-47, was introduced. It was primarily created to ...

An airman who flew as a crewmember on AC-130 gunships died in a shooting with a sheriff’s deputy at an apartment complex near Hurlburt Field Sunday, sources on the base and in Florida told Task & ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has decided to retain the AC-130 gunship’s iconic 105mm howitzer, despite ongoing discussions about its relevance in modern warfare. -The heavily armed ...

The AC-130 “Spectre” gunship (also known as “Spooky”) is less of an airplane and more of a flying battleship. Heavily armored and armed to the hilt, this souped-up C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is ...

The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130, the ...

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