1M views · 2.7K reactions | The Lockheed AC-130 is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. | War History Online | Facebook

The Lockheed AC-130 is a US Air Force gunship, the new destroyer in force. Think New | Think New

12K views · 493 reactions | The AC-130, one of the world's most heavily armed aircraft, is renowned for its formidable firepower, including a 105 mm howitzer. Costing around $165 million each, it has shown its effectiveness in various battlefields, from Vietnam's jungles to Iraq's deserts and Afghanistan's mountains. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

The AC-130 is the world's biggest flying artillery gunship - nicknamed 'Hell in the Sky.' With three side-firing weapons, a 25mm gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, it's easy to see why it got its name. 🎥Air Warriors | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

This is America's AC-130 Gunship on Steroids 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. Unlike other modern military fixed-wing aircraft, the AC-130 Gunship relies on visual targeting. Because its large profile and low operating altitudes of approximately 7,000 make i

Celebrating 70 years of flight for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules today! First flown on August 23, 1954, the Herk holds the Guinness World Record for longest production run for a military aircraft. According to Lockheed Martin, “70 countries operate C-130s, which have been produced in more than 70 different variants.” 70 years, 70 nations, 70 variants! Can you think of a more versatile airplane? #pimaairandspacemuseum. . . . Audio: Nutty Professor (1996) ©Universal Pictures #museum #tucson #arizona