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The armament kits under the PSP include a 30mm GAU-23 automatic side firing chain gun, a 105mm cannon, and Standoff Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM) comprising wing-mounted GBU-39 small diameter bombs and AGM-176 Griffin laser-guided missiles. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) developed and installed the modular Precision Strike Package (PSP) for the aircraft. USSOCOM’s Precision Strike Package (PSP) armament for the AC-130J Ghostrider The safety and protection systems of the aircraft include a fuel protection system from ullage explosion, redundant flight critical components, and QinetiQ’s Last lightweight composite armour system to protect crew locations and oxygen supply areas from 7.62mm ball projectiles. The AC-130J is fitted with an AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver, AN/AAR-47 (V) 2 missile warning system, and AN/ALE-47 countermeasures dispensing system for reduced susceptibility. The aircraft is also designed to accommodate the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system. The fourth generation gunship aircraft can accommodate two pilots, two combat systems officers, and three enlisted gunners. “The aircraft is also designed to accommodate the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system.” Its maximum take-off weight is 164,000lb. It can operate at a maximum altitude of 28,000ft with a payload of 42,000lb. Features of the AC-130J GhostriderĪC-130J Ghostrider has an overall length of 29.3m, a height of 11.9m and wingspan of 39.7m. The aircraft is capable of air refuelling with the universal air refueling receptacle slipway installation (UARRSI) system but is not fitted with the external hose-and-drogue pods for refuelling other aircraft. The deep air support missions are executed against pre-planned targets and targets of opportunity. It will conduct continuous strike operations, including close air support (CAS) for troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defence. The hybrid AC-130J Ghostrider incorporates the flying proficiencies of the MC-130J and the air-to-ground combat capabilities of the AC-130. AC-130J Ghostrider missions and capabilities The arrival of the Ghostrider gunships marked the completion of the final deployment of the AC-130U Spooky IIs, which returned to the US. The first upgraded Block 30 AC-130J Ghostrider was delivered to the US Air Force (USAF) Special Operations Command (AFSOC) in March 2019 and flew its first-ever combat mission in Afghanistan in June 2019. © All Text and Images Copyright The Flying Mule, Inc.The initial operational capacity for 16 aircraft of the AC-130J Ghostrider fleet was achieved in September 2017. Help Contact Us Coupons Newsletter Facebook Product List Privacy Site Map Presentation stand to display the aircraft 'in flight'.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.Diecast metal and plastic construction.To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging.Īmercom 'Flying Fortresses' diecast airplanes feature:

The Amercom '1:200 Flying Fortresses' range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military heavy bomber aircraft in 1:200 scale. © Copyright 2003-2023 The Flying Mule, Inc. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Lockheed AC-130A Gunship Designed to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. We regret this item is no longer available for sale. AC-130A Gunship 1:200 Diecast Model - Amercom AM-ACLB17 - $21.95