Runnels Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired - Lifetime Application number US06/076,979 Inventor Alankar Gupta Joe N. Google Patents Cabin-air recirculation system powered by cabin-to-ambient pressure differentialĭownload PDF Info Publication number US4262495A US4262495A US06/076,979 US7697979A US4262495A US 4262495 A US4262495 A US 4262495A US 7697979 A US7697979 A US 7697979A US 4262495 A US4262495 A US 4262495A Authority US United States Prior art keywords air cabin aircraft recirculation compartment Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google Patents US4262495A - Cabin-air recirculation system powered by cabin-to-ambient pressure differential Gunships provide armed reconnaissance, interdiction and direct support of ground troops engaged with enemy forces.US4262495A - Cabin-air recirculation system powered by cabin-to-ambient pressure differential Finally, AFSOC gunships have also played a pivotal role in the recent uprisings in the middle east. More recently, AC-130U gunships have supported Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn while both aircraft have been employed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. forces in 1998 to convince Iraq to comply with U.N. AC-130s were also part of the buildup of U.S. and allied ground troops during the evacuation of American noncombatants in Albania and Liberia. In 1997, gunships were diverted from Italy to provide combat air support for U.S. The AC-130H provided air interdiction against key targets in the Sarajevo area. Gunships also played a pivotal role in supporting the NATO mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Gunships were also used during operations Continue Hope and United Shield in Somalia, providing close air support for United Nations ground forces. Aircrews earned the Mackay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year and the Tunner Award for their efforts.ĭuring Operation Desert Storm, AC-130s provided close air support and force protection (air base defense) for ground forces. Tunner Award for the mission.ĪC-130s also had a primary role during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989 when they destroyed Panamanian Defense Force Headquarters and numerous command and control facilities. During Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada in 1983, AC-130s suppressed enemy air defense systems and attacked ground forces enabling the successful assault of the Point Salines Airfield via airdrop and air land of friendly forces. Gunships destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and were credited with many life-saving close air support missions. The AC-130 gunship has a combat history dating to Vietnam. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the AC-47 The Spooky (U-model) is the third generation of C-130 gunships. Both of the AC-130s employ the latest technologies and can attack two targets simultaneously. The AC-130's navigational devices include inertial navigation systems and global positioning systems. The AC-130U employs a synthetic aperture strike radar for long-range and adverse weather target detection and identification. The AC-130 is armed with a fearsome array of weaponry, including a 105 mm cannon and 25 or 40 mm gatling guns. These sensors allow the gunship to visually or electronically identify friendly ground forces and targets. The sensor suite consists of a television sensor, infrared sensor and radar. These heavily armed aircraft incorporate 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. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance and armed overwatch mission sets. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. The AC-130H Spectre and the AC-130U Spooky primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Propulsion: Four Allison T56-A-15 turboprop enginesĬrew: AC-130H/U - pilot, co-pilot, navigator, fire control officer, electronic warfare officer (five officers) and flight engineer, TV operator, infrared detection set operator, loadmaster, four aerial gunners (eight enlisted) Categories Air Force Aircraft Air Force Equipment Military Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft Special Operations Aircraft Special Operations EquipmentĪrmament: AC-130H: 40mm and 105mm cannons AC-130U: 40mm, 105mm cannons and 25mm gatling gun.
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