Summary and Key Points: The AC-130 "Spectre" gunship, also known as "Spooky," is a heavily armed aircraft born out of necessity during the Vietnam War to provide close-air support (CAS) in dense ...

The AC-130 “Spectre” gunship (also known as “Spooky”) is less of an airplane and more of a flying battleship. Heavily armored and armed to the hilt, this souped-up C-130 Hercules transport ...