This new capability offers the AC-130 gunship family greater stand-off capability for delivering precision guided air support. This newest version, the “J” or “Juliet” model, named the “Ghostrider”, is the most capable to date as this latest round of tests with precision guided weapons indicates. There have been at least six versions of the AC-130 gunship. As an “in demand” asset for the current scale of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan and for potential support of emerging conflict areas the AC-130 fleet has been continuously upgraded since their introduction. The AC-130 family of aerial gun platforms has been a key resource in tactical close air support and in support of the special operations community. The release is interesting for a number of reasons. In a media release dated Decemthe 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs office revealed that the new AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, the latest version of the well known AC-130 Spectre, had successfully delivered laser guided small diameter bombs.
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