Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?

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

No enemy has downed an Air Force AC-130 gunship in 30 years. Here’s why

A bouquet of flowers stood in the bright sunshine atop a plaque at Hurlburt Field last Friday, where the 1st Special Operations Wing hosted a ceremony in remembrance of the largest single loss of life ...
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AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program's Future Is Looking Blurry

Modifications to Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) fleet of AC-130 gunships means that even if a planned August test of the new Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) system aboard an AC-130J ...
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Killstreaks That Should Return in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Rick Warren is a Senior Features Editor from the United States. He is a lifelong gamer and comics fan who loves writing about everything in nerd culture, and absolutely adores Trophy hunting on PSN.
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After nearly 60 years in flight, US Air Force special operators took their AC-130 gunship to Australia for the first time

US Air Force special operators took their AC-130J to Australia for an exercise in July. It's the first time the AC-130 has been to Australia since the gunship was introduced in the 1960s. The AC-130 ...
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The Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Legendary AC-130

The U.S. military operates many military transport aircraft, but one of the most impressive is the C-130 Hercules, which entered active service in 1954. The aircraft can transport everything from ...