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AC-130: The Flying Fortress That Rains Hell
The AC-130 gunship is a flying arsenal, built to dominate from above. Armed with a 105mm howitzer, 30mm autocannon, and ...
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Deadly AC-130 Gunship in Action Firing All Its Cannons
With three side-firing weapons, a 25mm Gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, it's easy to see why it got its name. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...
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Cannon-Copter: The Army Wanted To Put A Howitzer On A Bell Huey
One of the biggest complicating factors for placing an M102 Howitzer cannon on the Huey would be the recoil. A 105mm howitzer cannon generates massive recoil, even with hydraulic dampening on the ...