Post by Admin on Jul 1, 2020 7:26:57 GMT -5
Another BIG mistake ?
See previous article about laser weapons remaining
a hideously expensive pipe dream.
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The U.S. Air Force has sent the last AC-130U “Spooky” gunship to the Boneyard, capping a career spanning three decades. The gunship, named “Gunslinger,” was sent to the Arizona desert for what is likely a one-way trip. Another of the heavily armed transport planes, “Big Daddy,” earned a coveted black letter for excellence and a spot at the Hurlburt Field outdoor museum.
The AC-130U Spooky has been replaced by two other gunships: the AC-130J Ghostrider and AC-130W Stinger II. The AC-130J is on track to test fire an airborne laser weapon system in 2022.
See previous article about laser weapons remaining
a hideously expensive pipe dream.
Mod
link PopMech
The U.S. Air Force has sent the last AC-130U “Spooky” gunship to the Boneyard, capping a career spanning three decades. The gunship, named “Gunslinger,” was sent to the Arizona desert for what is likely a one-way trip. Another of the heavily armed transport planes, “Big Daddy,” earned a coveted black letter for excellence and a spot at the Hurlburt Field outdoor museum.
The AC-130U Spooky has been replaced by two other gunships: the AC-130J Ghostrider and AC-130W Stinger II. The AC-130J is on track to test fire an airborne laser weapon system in 2022.