2003 - Present - Iraq - Operation Iraqi FreedomĪ total of 7 AC-130s have been lost during combat operations, including 5 over South East Asia, 1 during Desert Storm and 1 over Somalia, 1993. The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily-armed ground-attack aircraft.2001 - Present - Afghanistan - Operation Enduring Freedom.1995 - Bosnia - Operation Deliberate Force.The story of Spirit 03, whilst sad, was also one of heroism the kind you'd find in the US Air Force Special Operations Command community. It was the call sign of the last AC-130 gunship shot down in combat. 1993 - Somalia - Operation Restore Hope Spirit 03 is a revered name in the AFSOC community, often spoken of in hushed and pained tones.1991 - Persian Gulf - Operation Desert Storm.AC-130J Ghostrider - based on MC-130J Commando II + Precision Strike Package.AC-130W Stinger II - based on MC-130W Combat Spear + Precision Strike Package.This air-to-ground attack aircraft features advanced armament with new computer- directed gun systems. Since this article was first published, AFSOC have adopted 2 other AC-130 variants: Since the end of the Vietnam War, the AC-130 Spectre gunship has undergone several major modifications and upgrades in its performance, armament, and electronics. The Spectre is being replaced with the AC-130J Ghostrider (see below). Note: AFSOC retired the AC-130H Spectre from service in 2014. 1 x 25mm GAU-12/U gatling gun (1800 rpm)ĪC-130Us are pressurized, allowing them to operate 5000ft higher then the H models, which results in a greater range. HERE WE GO Deadly AC-130 Gunship in Action Firing All Its Cannons This thing is a beastDeadly AC-130 Gunship in Action Firing All Its Cannons: https://y.Operated by the 4th Special Operations Squadron Really cool close up footage of the AC-130 Live firing at both day an. Operated by the 16th Special Operations Squadron Absolutely amazing footage of the Spectre Gunship firing all its weaponry from the air. The 2 variants of the AC-130 Featured on this page are:
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