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 …
AC-130 Gunships Are Finally Getting A New 105mm Howitzer
Jan 20, 2022 · The U.S. Navy recently announced that a team of its engineers had crafted an improved 105mm howitzer for use on the U.S. Air Force’s AC-130 gunships. That service’s …
Our First Look At An AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship’s New 105mm Gun
Aug 31, 2022 · Photos from a recent event at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, provide our first look at a U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship equipped with an upgraded 105mm …
AC-130J Ghostrider Gunships Will Keep Their 105mm Howitzers, …
Sep 19, 2024 · AFSOC has some 31 AC-130Js in inventory, which are the only AC-130 variants now in service. The Ghostrider’s current armament package includes a 105mm howitzer, as …
AC-130 Gunship: A Detailed Look at Its Firing Capabilities
Aug 28, 2023 · One of the key features that imparts the AC-130 its lethal precision is the M102 Howitzer. This 105mm artillery machine comes standard with a sophisticated, fully automated …
The AC-130 Ghostrider Takes US Air Force Firepower to the Next …
Sep 6, 2024 · Most notably in Ghostrider’s arsenal is its 105mm howitzer, which is typically seen on ground artillery platforms. This big gun delivers serious firepower with pinpoint accuracy …
Lockheed AC-130 Gunship: Death Waits in the Dark
Jul 15, 2023 · The latest versions of the AC-130 carry a single 25mm rotary cannon, a single L/60 Bofors 40mm, and the M102 105mm howitzer. AC-130s in current service can also deploy …
AC-130 Spectre / Spooky II Gunship - American Special …
AC-130 Spectre / Spooky II Gunship. The Lockheed AC-130 is a C-130 cargo plane converted into a gunship. The port side of the AC-130 houses firing ports for an array of cannons, …
Everything you need to know about the AC-130 Gunship - We …
Oct 22, 2020 · The AC-130 gunship is a devastating display of force and firepower. Through the years, the aircraft has been equipped with an array of side-fired canons, howitzers, mini-guns, …
AC-130 gunship: Unrivaled firepower & precision - Interesting …
With its legendary 105 mm howitzer and a price tag of around $165 million each, the AC-130 has left an indelible mark on the battlefields of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, showcasing its...