Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?

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

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

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 ...
Yahoo

The AC-130 gunship has been backing up special operators for 55 years, and it's still popping up in new countries

Since the mid-1960s, AC-130 gunships have provided close air support for troops all over the world. The AC-130's utility and effectiveness created a dynasty that's now on its sixth version. "The sheer ...
Newsweek

Watch: Department of Defense Showcases ‘Angel of Death’ War Machine With Firing Display

The Department of Defense tweeted out a video showcasing its AC-130 Gunship aircraft nicknamed the "Angel of Death" on Tuesday. Loading twitter content... "Her-cu-les, Her-cu-les! You don't want to be ...