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CHAPTER 2
HISTORY
HISTORY
HISTORY
HISTORY
HISTORY
of the
AC-130J Ghostrider
The Ghostrider belongs to
the AC-130 family of gunships.
The first AC-130s were built in the
1960s. The U.S. Air Force used them
in the Vietnam War.
THE AC-130H Spectre 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers)
AC-130U Spooky
1,500 miles (2,414 km)
AC-130 AC-130W Stinger II 2,877 miles (4,630 km)
FLEET AC-130J Ghostrider 3,000 miles (4,828 km)
maximum distance without refueling 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500
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