Gunship in Action AC 130 W Stinger Firing Its 30mm GAU 23, A 105mm M102 at Training Range
U. S. Air Force aerial gunners operate a 30mm ATK GAU23, A autocannon and 105mm M102 howitzer onboard an AC130W Stinger II Gunship during air training operations. The AC130W Stinger II primary missions are close air support and air interdiction. The aircraft is a highly modified C130H featuring improved navigation, threat detection, countermeasures, and communication suites. All AC130W aircraft are modified with a precision strike package to perform the gunship mission. Credits: U. S. Air Force video by
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