Planned flight testing of a high-energy laser directed energy weapon on a U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship has been pushed back again to next year. This once looked set to be the service's ...

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 ...

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PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (Dec. 6, 2011) -- Soldiers are one step closer to receiving a digitized M119A2 howitzer that will make it possible for them to start firing rounds and evade return fire quicker ...

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force has shifted AC-130J Ghostrider training from Hurlburt Field, Florida, to Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, consolidating training and reducing costs. -The ...

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 ...

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 ...