AC-130 Gunship gallery:
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See also:
AH-64 Apache
F-4 Phantom
SR-71 Blackbird
The AC-130 gunship is a heavily-armed airplane manufactured by Boeing and Lockheed as a variant of the C-130 Hercules transport plane. The AC-130 is mainly used by the United States Air Force, which uses AC-130H Spectre and AC-130U Spooky gunships powered by four turboprops and featuring armament ranging from Gatling guns to howitzers. The AC-130 is over 97 feet long (almost 30 m) with a wingspan of over 132 feet (over 40 m). The standard crew of thirteen includes officers (pilots, a navigator, armament officers, etc.) and enlisted staff (flight engineer, aerial gunners, etc.).
The US Air Force uses the AC-130 gunships for close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. Close air support roles include supporting ground troops, escorting convoys, and flying urban operations. Air interdiction missions are conducted against planned targets and targets of opportunity. Force protection missions include defending air bases and other military facilities. The gunship squadrons are part of the Air Force Special Operations Command.
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AC-130 Spectre
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55,520 kg (loaded)
300 mph - 480 km/h
2,530 mi, - 4,070 km
Lockheed Martin
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1968
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