1M views · 2.7K reactions | The Lockheed AC-130 is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. | War History Online | Facebook

Three of the last AC-130U “Spooky” gunships with the 4th Special Operations Squadron were retired June 4, 2020, during a flyover at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The AC-130U gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. The AC-130 gunship has a combat history dating back to Vietnam, where gunships destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and were credited with many life-saving close air support missions. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Blake Wiles) |

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The Lockheed AC-130 is a US Air Force gunship, the new destroyer in force. Think New | Think New

This is America's AC-130 Gunship on Steroids 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 sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. Unlike other modern military fixed-wing aircraft, the AC-130 Gunship relies on visual targeting. Because its large profile and low operating altitudes of approximately 7,000 make i