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AC-130J Ghostrider (Block 20 Testing)
Lockheed Martin · USA
In 2016, the "Ghostrider" was being fitted with its full "Precision Strike Package." Unlike older gunships, the J-model relies on a mix of a 30mm GAU-23 cannon and a 105mm howitzer, alongside "stand-off" weapons like the Griffin and Hellfire missiles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 671 km/h |
| Range | 4,800 km |
| Ceiling | 8,535 m |
| Engines | 4x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm Cannon; 1x 105mm Howitzer; Hellfire and Griffin missiles.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
J-20 Weilong (Service Entry) →
Other
AC-130J Ghostrider (Block 20 Testing)
Lockheed Martin · USA
In 2016, the "Ghostrider" was being fitted with its full "Precision Strike Package." Unlike older gunships, the J-model relies on a mix of a 30mm GAU-23 cannon and a 105mm howitzer, alongside "stand-off" weapons like the Griffin and Hellfire missiles.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 671 km/h |
| Range | 4,800 km |
| Ceiling | 8,535 m |
| Engines | 4x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turboprops |
Armament & Payload
1x 30mm Cannon; 1x 105mm Howitzer; Hellfire and Griffin missiles.