![]() ![]() Jordan is now working with Airbus and ATK to create a larger MC-295 that uses the same systems, creating an even closer peer competitor. The truth is, their product’s current capability is considerably behind Jordan’s smaller Airbus CN-235 gunship, which can use guided weapons and has already been delivered. This is good news for the ItAF, but not enough for Alenia. ![]() The ITAF MC-27J was modified with an L-3 Wescam MX-15Di Electro-Optical and Infrared Turret, and Alenia says that the tests “exceeded all test objectives and demonstrated the accuracy of ATK’s side-mounted GAU-23 30mm cannon.” The MC-27J Praetorian Phase 2 has completed the first phase of ground and flight testing, with the support of the Italian Air Force (ITAF). 2003 - Present - Iraq - Operation Iraqi FreedomĪ total of 7 AC-130s have been lost during combat operations, including 5 over South East Asia, 1 during Desert Storm and 1 over Somalia, 1993.Armed Phase 2 testing done Chart compares MC-27J with its Airbus MCN-235 rival.2001 - Present - Afghanistan - Operation Enduring Freedom.1995 - Bosnia - Operation Deliberate Force.1993 - Somalia - Operation Restore Hope.1991 - Persian Gulf - Operation Desert Storm.AC-130J Ghostrider - based on MC-130J Commando II + Precision Strike Package.AC-130W Stinger II - based on MC-130W Combat Spear + Precision Strike Package.Since this article was first published, AFSOC have adopted 2 other AC-130 variants: The Spectre is being replaced with the AC-130J Ghostrider (see below). Note: AFSOC retired the AC-130H Spectre from service in 2014. 1 x 25mm GAU-12/U gatling gun (1800 rpm)ĪC-130Us are pressurized, allowing them to operate 5000ft higher then the H models, which results in a greater range.Operated by the 4th Special Operations Squadron Operated by the 16th Special Operations Squadron ![]() The 2 variants of the AC-130 Featured on this page are: ![]()
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