During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first gunship, the AC-47, was introduced. It was primarily created to ...

The C-130 has enjoyed a remarkable 70-year production run—and the aircraft’s performance is still outstanding.

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 ...

Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom, and additional units in Japan. Among its aircraft are the AC-130J/W gunships, MC-130H, CV-22 Osprey, U-28A, MQ-9 Reaper ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gunship Success Lockheed’s Entry Test Flight ... into the heart of the AH-56 was the constant feuding with the Air Force over which service was responsible for CAS duties. The Air Force was ...