The AC-130 aircrew earned the Lt. Gen. William H. Tunner Award for the mission. AC-130s also had a primary role during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989 when they destroyed Panamanian Defense ...

Unloading Monstrously Powerful US AC-130 Gunship After Scary Mission Posted: March 12, 2025 | Last updated: March 12, 2025 Welcome back to The Daily Aviation for a feature on the process of ...

USAF AC-130J Ghostrider used for close air support and ground target interdiction. USAF MC-130J Commando II focuses on ...

The primary mission of the AC-130W Stinger II is armed overwatch. While similar to the AC-130's missions, Stinger II is primarily focused on performing reconnaissance over friendly positions and ...

Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130, the attack variant, is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support ...