Lockheed AC-130A Spectre

Warner Robins Air Logistics Center is responsible for program management and logistics support for all USAF C-130s worldwide. The Museum’s AC-130A was accepted by the USAF in September 1956 as a standard cargo aircraft serving the U.S., Europe and Panama.

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Lockheed AC-130A
Spectre

The AC-130A Spectre is a C-130 converted to a side-firing gunship, primarily for night attacks against ground targets. To enhance its armament's effectiveness, it used various sensors, a target acquisition system, and infrared and low-light television systems.

The AC-130A was equipped with two 40mm cannons, two 20mm Vulcan cannons and two 7.62mm miniguns.

 
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