Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?
Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's ...
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AC-130 Gunship's Laser Weapon Cancelled, 105mm Howitzer May Be Removed
The U.S. Air Force has scrapped plans to flight test an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship armed with a laser directed energy weapon after years of delays. The Airborne High Energy Laser program for the ...
USAF AC-130J Ghostrider Vs MC-130J Commando II: How Are They Different?
USAF AC-130J Ghostrider used for close air support and ground target interdiction. USAF MC-130J Commando II focuses on ...
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Last MC-130J Delivery Marks End Of USAF’s Specialized Hercules Orders
The last AC-130J was delivered in November 2022 and the final HC-130J was ordered in 2021. The Air Force is still ordering ...
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How Pilots Train to Fly the $165 Million AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship
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 ...