Pentagon confirms use of AC-130 gunship over Afghanistan
While not discussing specific targets, a Pentagon official confirmed that the U.S. used an AC-130 gunship over Afghanistan during Oct. 15 air strikes. The AC-130 has been used in a number of U.S. combat operations, including the Vietnam War. It is most often used for close air support, interdiction...
Subscription Required
This content requires a subscription to one of the Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) bundles.
Schedule a demo today to find out how you can access this content and similar content related to your area of the global aviation industry.
Already an AWIN subscriber? Login
Did you know? Aviation Week has won top honors multiple times in the Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards, the business-to-business media equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes.