Do any other countries have AC-130?
Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gabon, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia and Zambia use the C-130 for Air Force operations, but an exact number of aircraft in use is unknown. In Cairo West Airport, the Egyptian Air Force operates three C-130s. Libya currently uses four C-130s.
What is the most heavily armed plane?
The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft….Lockheed AC-130.
| AC-130 Spectre/Spooky/Stinger II/Ghostrider | |
|---|---|
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Developed from | Lockheed C-130 Hercules |
Does the army have c130s?
It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. More than 40 variants of the Hercules, including civilian versions marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations. The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations.
Why is the F 22 being retired?
The USAF wants to retire the F-22 Raptor beginning around 2030 mainly due to two reasons: the F-22’s high operating costs, and the F-22’s obsolescence in a number of areas, with the latter being the primary reason. As already reported, Speaking during the McAleese FY2022 Defense Programs Conference Gen.
Who makes the AC-130 aircraft?
The airframe is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, while Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Developed during the Vietnam War as “Project Gunship II”, the AC-130 replaced the Douglas AC-47 Spooky, or “Gunship I”.
What is an AC-130 gunship?
The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems.
What happened to the 3rd generation AC-130?
The 3rd generation AC-130 gunship. The variant was retired in August 2019. One of the first seven AC-130A aircraft deployed to Vietnam was AF serial no. 53–3129, named First Lady in November 1970. This aircraft was a conversion of the first production C-130.
What is the difference between the AC-130H and AC-130u?
The gunship’s navigational devices include inertial navigation systems and a global positioning system. The AC-130U employs technologies developed in the 1990s, which allow it to attack two targets simultaneously. It has twice the munitions capacity of the AC-130H.