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 ...

The heaviest weaponry on the AC-130J Ghostrider planes ... a gradual move by the Americans away from the concept of a gunship as a vehicle brimming with a variety of small and large caliber ...

The mission down range has been taken over by the AC-130J Ghostrider gunships since July 2019. The same aircraft the 4th SOS and AMU will now be working with. "After 25 years of service ...

The C-130: Incorporating State of the Art Technology The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and will replace aging C-130Es. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology ...