During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first gunship, the AC-47, was introduced. It was primarily created to be able to unleash steady, accurate, and constant streams of fire on ...

AC-130s provided close air support and force protection (air base defense) for ground forces. Gunships were also used during operations Continue Hope and United Shield in Somalia, providing close ...

The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the ... Insider visited Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico, to learn more about the AC-130J and meet the pilots and crews that ...

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 ...

Active force, 12 Based on a need for more aerial gunships to support special operations forces in war zones, the MC-130W Dragon Spear was renamed the AC-130W Stinger II in May 2012. The primary ...