The AC-130 first appeared later in the conflict and ... The National Museum of the United States Air Force boasts an example of the first variant of this fearsome aircraft, a specific plane ...

The AC-130 is armed with a fearsome array of weaponry ... During Operation Desert Storm, AC-130s provided close air support and force protection (air base defense) for ground forces.

"After 25 years of service, we're closing one chapter and starting another with the AC-130Js," said US Air Force Capt. Hannah Boeman, officer in charge with the 4th AMU. "Talking to a lot of the ...

The AC-130J is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. More from Loadout Maj. Riley Feeney ...

The primary mission of the AC-130W Stinger II is armed overwatch. While similar to the AC-130's missions ... Armed overwatch can be defined as close air support aircraft on station over friendly ...

Leidos in November successfully completed a guided flight test of their Small Cruise Missile (SCM), known as Black Arrow, from an AC-130J aircraft. The test demonstrated aircraft compatibility, system ...

The FAU aircraft dropped US-developed “Guardian” boxed with 1,000 liters of water each A Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) Hercules C-130 four-engined turboprop aircraft landed back in Montevideo ...