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The Air Force Gives The AC-130 The Giant Cannon It Deserves

Jared Keller
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The Air Force Is Preparing To Test A Laser Cannon On Its ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’

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The Air Force Gives The AC-130 The Giant Cannon It Deserves

Jared Keller

The newly created AC-130J Ghostrider awaits takeoff for its first official sortie Jan. 31 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived at Eglin in January 2013 to begin the modification process for the AC-130J, whose primary mission is close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.

The Air Force Is Preparing To Test A Laser Cannon On Its ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’

Jared Keller