The AC-130 is the world's biggest flying artillery gunship - nicknamed 'Hell in the Sky.' With three side-firing weapons, a 25mm gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer, it's easy to see why it got its name. Air Warriors: AC-130 airs tonight at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

What Happens Inside the AC-130 During Firing The AC-130 gunship features multiple side-mounted weapon systems, including 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, and 105mm calibers. Inside the aircraft, the crew operates and loads each weapon while advanced sensors provide accurate targeting support. #AC130 #Gunship #WeaponSystems #AviationTech #MilitaryAircraft #MilitaryFacts #DefenseTech #ModernWarfare #GlobalMilitary #Battlefield #JustFlowTime | Just Flow Time

Originating from the versatile C-130 Hercules, designed initially for troop and cargo transport, the AC-130 has evolved into a formidable airborne fortress, integrating sophisticated weaponry and surveillance capabilities to dominate battlefields across the globe. 😱 #engineering | Interesting Engineering

The Lockheed AC-130 is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. | War History Online