National DefenseU.SU.S. Special Operations Command officials are considering novel weapons enhancements for AC-130 gunships, beloved by operators for their ability to bring withering fire on enemies. Ideas include ...
Nonlethal energy-beam blasters that cause pain without killing their targets could finally find a homeinside special operations gunships. Here's how they work.
30mm Bushmaster II GAU-23/A Burst [20 rnds] , MC-130W, AC-130J Gunship 30mm Bushmaster II HE Burst [20 rnds] 30mm Bushmaster II HE Burst [5 rnds] 30mm Bushmaster II Mk44 Burst [20 rnds] , AC-130 Gunship 30mm CIWS-2 30mm CRN-91 Burst [20 rnds] , India 30mm Cannon Burst...
Posted: August 13, 2015 An offensive and defensive airborne laser system could be fielded on a retiring AC-130 gunship as early as 2020, according to Bill Lane, division chief of strike and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements at Air Force Special Operations Command.Giangreco,...