The initial model was the AC-130A, which could weigh up to 124,200 ... First and foremost, though, the family has been a prominent and fearsome gunship for all of its long history.

These sensors allow the gunship to visually or electronically identify friendly ground forces and targets. The AC-130 is armed with a fearsome array of weaponry, including a 105 mm cannon and 25 ...

The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130 ...