The current fixed armament configuration of the AC-130J includes a 30mm GAU-23/A Bushmaster automatic cannon and a 105mm howitzer, both firing out the left side of the fuselage. There are no plans to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WASHINGTON — The days of the AC-130J Ghostrider’s hefty 105mm cannon may be numbered. U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command ...

A series of photos from a recent event at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico show a few glimpses of the U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider, a powerful gunship that is designed to support troops on the ...

The AC-130 gunship isn't just an aircraft—it's a flying arsenal designed to dominate the battlefield from above. Armed with a side-firing 105mm howitzer, 30mm autocannon, and precision-guided ...

The AC-130 gunship series dates back to the Vietnam War era One of the most notable armaments of Ghostrider is its 105mm howitzer, which is typically seen on ground artillery platforms Outside of the ...

Amid the high-tech troubles of the F-35 program and the battle over the fate of the A-10 Warthog, an old Air Force workhorse is getting an upgrade by mixing proven weapons with new technology. The ...

The AC-130 gunship isn’t just an aircraft — it’s a flying arsenal that dominates the battlefield from above. Packed with a fearsome mix of side-firing cannons, howitzers, and precision-guided ...

The AC-130 flying gunship fleet is one of the most fabled and feared assets in the entire USAF inventory. Known for its ability to unleash a broadside of cannon fire in the dead of night, the newest ...