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AC-130J Ghostrider

C-130J-derived gunship for close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.

by Lockheed Martin

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A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider receiving fuel from a KC-135

Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Air Force) · Resized and reencoded as WebP; no additional crop. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

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    OtherWhat It's Like to Fire the AC-130 Gunship

    Sam Eckholm · Jul 23, 2022 · Supports: System · name

    “AC-130J Ghostrider”
  2. 2.
    Government recordAC-130J Ghostrider > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display

    Supports: System

    “The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.”

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