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 AC-130J Ghostrider, once called a ‘bomb truck ... Constantly updated with cutting-edge tech, it remains the ultimate stealth gunship. Heating up: Newsom, Pritzker, Buttigieg make early ...

Feeney explains why each item is integral for each flight. The AC-130J is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support, air interdiction ...