Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?

During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first gunship, the AC-47, was introduced. It was primarily created to ...
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No enemy has downed an Air Force AC-130 gunship in 30 years. Here’s why

A bouquet of flowers stood in the bright sunshine atop a plaque at Hurlburt Field last Friday, where the 1st Special Operations Wing hosted a ceremony in remembrance of the largest single loss of life ...
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The AC-130 gunship has been backing up special operators for 55 years, and it's still popping up in new countries

Since the mid-1960s, AC-130 gunships have provided close air support for troops all over the world. The AC-130's utility and effectiveness created a dynasty that's now on its sixth version. "The sheer ...
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AC-130 Gunship Laser Weapon Program's Future Is Looking Blurry

Modifications to Air Force Special Operations Command's (AFSOC) fleet of AC-130 gunships means that even if a planned August test of the new Airborne High Energy Laser (AHEL) system aboard an AC-130J ...