Lockheed AC-130 - Wikipedia
The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground-attack weapons that are integrated with sensors , navigation , and fire-control systems .
AC-130 Spectre / Spooky II Gunship - American Special …
Info on the AC-130H and AC-130U gunships operated by USAF Special Operations Squadrons. Read info, specs and view photos.
HISTORY OF THE GUNSHIP - Spectre-Association
Early in 1971, the first use of "smart" bombs used in conjunction with Spectre's guidance took place and the first Soviet-built SAM attack on a Spectre gunship occurred in March. On 25 October 1971, what everyone was excitedly waiting for happened; the first "Cadillac" gunship, the AC-130E arrived.
AC-130s suppressed enemy air defense systems and attacked ground forces during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada. This enabled the successful assault of Point Saline’s airfield via airdrop and air land of friendly forces.
Lockheed AC-130A Spectre - National Museum of the USAF
The AC-130A Spectre is a C-130 converted to a gunship, primarily for night attacks against ground targets. To enhance its armament's effectiveness, it used various sensors, a target acquisition system, and infrared and low-light television systems.
AC-130U > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
The AC-130U “Spooky” gunship's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and force protection. The AC-130 has a rich history that includes support of military operations in Vietnam, Panama and Iraq as well as performing in many combat missions since it was fielded in …
AC-130H Gunship > Hurlburt Field > Hurlburt Field Fact Sheets
The AC-130H's call sign is "Spectre.” The H-model is the second generation of C-130 gunships, all of which evolved from the first operational gunship, the AC-47. The AC-130 gunship has a combat history dating to Vietnam.
Gunship II: Spectre > National Museum of the United States Air …
The AC-130 Spectre gunship was far more capable than the AC-47. It first flew in combat in the fall of 1967. Spectre gunship crews primarily flew night missions to stop enemy transportation on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. The AC-130 became the Air Force's most successful "truck-killer."
AC-130H Spectre - Military Aircraft - Federation of American …
The AC-130H Spectre gunship's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Other missions include perimeter and point defense, escort, landing, drop and extraction zone support, forward air control, limited command and …
AC-130A Spectre > Hurlburt Field > Hurlburt Field Fact Sheets
The AC-130 Spectre gunship in the Air Park is an AC-130A model named the "Ultimate End." The A-model gunship was the first AC-130 model. The aircraft is 97 feet 9 inches long and 38 feet 3 inches tall. It has a wingspan of 132 feet 7 inches and a wing area of 1,745 sq. feet.
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