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Next-generation gunship, AC-130J Ghostrider, may lose 105 mm howitzer
The AC-130 planes, often referred to as gunships, have long served as flying ... The heaviest weaponry on the AC-130J Ghostrider planes, the 105 mm caliber howitzers, might soon be omitted from ...
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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 ...
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AC-130J Ghostrider
The AC-130J Ghostrider, once called a ‘bomb truck with guns,’ is the most heavily armed aircraft ever built. It carries a 105mm cannon, a 30mm GAU-23 Bushmaster, and laser-guided missiles. Constantly ...
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Every Item in an Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Pilot's Go Bag
Feeney explains why each item is integral for each flight. The AC-130J is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support, air interdiction ...