What is the name of the AC-130 gunship?

What is the name of the AC-130 gunship?

Did you know? – The original and unofficial nickname for the AC-130 gunship was “Puff the Magic Dragon” or “Puff.” – The AC-130H Spectre was introduced in 1969 and was used for 46 years in service; the longest service time of any AC gunship.

Can you buy a AC-130?

The Super Hercules is finally available to the public. Like the legendary “legacy” C-130 Hercules series of ridiculously versatile military cargo haulers that was offered in civilian form under the L-100 designation, the C-130J Super Hercules now has a civilian variant of its own—the LM-100J.

How old is the AC-130?

The Air Force issued its original design specification in 1951, yet the remarkable C-130 remains in production. The initial production model was the C-130A, with four Allison T56-A-11 or -9 turboprop engines. A total of 219 were ordered and deliveries began in December 1956.

What was the purpose of the AC 130A and AC-130H?

Both the AC- 130A and AC-130H gunships were part of the international force assembled in the Persian Gulf region to drive out of Kuwait which Saddam Hussein had invaded in early August 1990. In the following January, the allies launched the actual war known as Desert Storm following the Desert Shield build-up.

Who makes the AC-130 aircraft?

The airframe is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, while Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Developed during the Vietnam War as “Project Gunship II”, the AC-130 replaced the Douglas AC-47 Spooky, or “Gunship I”.

Where can I find media related to the Lockheed AC-130 Spectre?

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lockheed AC-130 Spectre. “Gunship History”, Spectre Association. AC-130, Global Security. “Powerful Gunships Prowl Iraq, and Limits Show” on NPR from All Things Considered. U.S. Air Force (2002). AC-130 Attack video with explicit kills (thermal imagery from targeting camera) (160 MB).

What happened to the EC-130 aircraft?

In a congressionally directed program, aging EC-130Es are being replaced with new C-130Js, with the current mission equipment being moved from the old aircraft to the new models.