Tag: gunship

Gunship modification of B-1B Lancer Bomber

Will The B-1 Bomber Become The Next Gunship For Close Air Support?

Posted January 8, 2020 in Daily News, MIL/LE by Doug E with No Comments

While the possibility of the B-1 Lancer being transformed into the next gunship isn’t breaking news, the concept is at least being considered, since Boeing was granted a patent in 2018. The potential gunship modification for the B-1B, if executed, would make the [Read More…]

AC-130U Spooky Gunship

Posted May 18, 2016 in Guns & Gear, NFA / Suppressors / Class III by Nicholas C with 85 Comments

The AirSource Military recently posted up this video of an AC-130U during live-fire training. The Spooky II is armed with 1× General Dynamics 25 mm (0.984 in) GAU-12/U Equalizer 5-barreled Gatling cannon 1× 40 mm (1.58 in) L/60 Bofors cannon 1× 105 mm (4.13 in) [Read More…]