How many AC-130 gunships are there?

37 AC
AC-130J Ghostrider is a modified version of the MC-130J aircraft. The AC-130J Ghostrider completed its maiden test flight in January 2014. The USAF is procuring a total of 37 AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft.

Is the AC-130 gunship still in service?

The AC-130U returned from its final combat deployment on 8 July 2019; the final AC-130U was retired in August 2019.

How many ac130s does the US have?

The United States leads the pack with nearly 100 C-130 Hercules aircraft. The C130s are used for rescue missions, for training, logistics operations, refuelers, special ops and a few others. Here is the breakdown: United States Air Force operates 54.

What is the latest AC-130?

Ghostrider
The Ghostrider — the fourth generation and latest model of the Air Force’s AC-130 series of gunships — is already heavily armed with 30mm and 105mm cannons and AGM-176A Griffin missiles and has the ability to carry Hellfire missiles and GBU-39 small-diameter bombs.

What countries have AC-130?

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• 2.1 Afghanistan.
• 2.2 Bangladesh.
• 2.3 Taiwan (Republic of China)
• 2.4 India.
• 2.5 Indonesia.
• 2.6 Iran.
• 2.7 Iraq.
• 2.8 Israel.

When did the AC-130 enter service?

1956
More than 40 variants of the Hercules, including civilian versions marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations. The C-130 entered service with the U.S. in 1956, followed by Australia and many other nations.

Does India have AC-130?

Not only is the C-130J the most advanced airlifter ever built, but the version being built for India sets a new standard for both capability and programme performance. The C-130Js for India are being delivered under a US Government Foreign Military Sales programme.

What does the AC-130 do?

The AC-130U “Spooky” gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense.

Is the AC-130 in modern warfare?

The AC-130 returns in Modern Warfare: Mobilized as one of the three usable vehicles, the others being the M1 Abrams and the Humvee.

What guns are on the AC-130?

The AC-130 is armed with a fearsome array of weaponry, including a 105 mm cannon and 25 or 40 mm gatling guns. The AC-130U employs a synthetic aperture strike radar for long-range and adverse weather target detection and identification.