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Weapons of War: AC-130 Gunship

The AC-130 gunship's primary mission is close air support and force protection. It is one of the most heavily armed aircraft in the world with a complement of weapons, including multiple 25-mm Gatling guns, and 40-mm and 105-mm cannons.

Crew: Five officers and eight enlisted

Length: 97 feet, 9 inches

Height:
38 feet, 6 inches

Wingspan: 132 feet, 7 inches

Max. speed:
374 mph

Ceiling: Over 33,000 feet

Range: With maximum payload; 2,356 miles

SOURCE: U.S. Air Force


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