A mighty airlifter that forged a new era for the US armed forces- the C-130 Hercules, how many variants of the enduring icon ...

During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first gunship, the AC-47, was introduced. It was primarily created to be able to unleash steady, accurate, and constant streams of fire on ...

Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's nickname, is no exception.

To identify the fastest gunship helicopters of the modern era, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of military helicopters from Military Factory, an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft ...

Military forces around the world have taken advantage of emerging engine and aerodynamics technology to build these fast and ...

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dave Berge of Niskayuna, an Afghanistan War veteran, was honored during a ceremony upon his retirement.

She enlisted in the USAF in 1992, spending six years as a SERE ... she logged 3,400 flight hours with 2,000 combat hours in the AC-130H Spectre Gunship and U-28A Draco. In an interview with ...

The U.S. Military still has guns in use that were developed in the late 1970s to over 100 years ago. Of course, the military ...

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On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...