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The AC-130U “Spooky” gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and
armed reconnaissance. This heavily-armed aircraft incorporates side-firing weapons integrated
with sophisticated sensor, navigation, and fire control systems to provide surgical firepower
or area saturation during extended loiter periods, at night and in adverse weather.
161214-F-EH471-0001.JPG Photo By: Michael Raynor

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas - The AC-130U “Spooky” gunships’ primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. This heavily-armed aircraft incorporates side-firing weapons integrated with sophisticated sensor, navigation, and fire control systems to provide surgical firepower or area saturation during extended loiter periods, at night and in adverse weather.


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