GUN RUN! Legendary AC-130 Gunship in Action Exercise Emerald Warrior

Hercules transport fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of anti-ground oriented weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. Unlike other military fixed-wing aircraft, the AC-130 relies on visual targeting. Because its large profile and low operating altitudes (around 7,000 ft) make it an easy target, it usually flies close air support missions at night.

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Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Brook