Spectre Gets A Brain Upgrade
The U.S. Air Force is modifying the fire control software on its AC-130H gunships so the 105mm howitzer and 40mm autocannon can track and shoot at different targets at the same time. Currently, the two weapons can both be aimed at only one target at a time. The AC-130s are also being tested using missiles, like Hellfire. U.S. Air Force operates 25 of these gunships (eight AC-130H "Spectre", and 17 AC-130U "Spooky"). The AC-130U has an additional 25mm autocannon, and always had the capability to track more than one target at a time. Because of their vulnerability to ground fire,...
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Tags: 105mm Howitzer, 25mm, 40mm, Ac 130h, Ac 130u, Autocannon, Brain, Capability, Control Software, Fire Control, Ground Fire, Gunships, Hellfire, Missiles, Spectre, Target, U S Air, U S Air Force, Vulnerability, Weapons