The douglas ac47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. The acu spooky and acw stinger ii variants are used to support ground troops, escort convoys, and in towns and cities. Minimum purchase of 25 units required estimated delivery. The primary missions of the united states air forces ac h spectre and ac u spooky gunships are close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. Based on a need for more aerial gunships to support special operations forces in war zones, the mcw dragon spear was renamed the ac w stinger ii in may 2012. Basic ac 47 gunship patch design, similar to a 4th acssos insignia. Spectre ac gunship us air force military veteran biker patch pm0221 ee ebay. For the ac to perform its mission, it needs the air force to achieve air dominance or air superiority. In 1987, north american rockwell began to modify the c hercules airframe, manufactured by the lockheed martin aeronautics company, for the ac gunship. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over.
The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed ground attack aircraft currently in service with the united states air force. The gunships sole user is the united states air force, which uses ach spectre, acu spooky, acj ghostrider, and acw stinger ii variants for close air support, air interdiction and force protection. Various patches from the 16th so rootsweb ancestry. The ac u is named for the ac 47d and has the spooky nickname rather than the spectre nickname used by all other ac gunships. Manufacturing is a cooperation between boeing and lockheed.
The newest version, the acu spectre gunship, replaced the original aca and represented a major advancement. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lockheed ach spectre acu spooky close airsupport cas air interdiction force protection gunship. Unlike other modern military fixedwing aircraft, the ac relies on visual targeting. A 4th special operations squadron sensor operator performs preflight checks before takeoff on an ac u gunship at hurlburt field, fla. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and firecontrol systems. High quality ac gunship inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Missionthe acu spooky gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Dec 14, 2015 16th special ops sqn ac gunship sos spectre vietnam ac patch vietnam war. The acj is the fourth generation gunship replacing the aging fleet of acuw gunships. You can also upload and share your favorite lockheed ac wallpapers.
And the nowretired ach spectre had 20mm, 40mm and 105mm cannons. The ac gunship is an armed variant of the c hercules. Each museumquality ac gunship framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. It can accommodate 2 pilots and 2 combat system officers and 3 enlisted gunners. The ac u spooky and ac w stinger ii variants are used to support ground troops, escort convoys, and in towns and cities. Air force video offers a rare glimpse inside an ac spooky ii gunship during a livefire exercise over florida. The ac spectre gunship which the americans are using for special operations in southern afghanistan was designed for close support of ground forces. Please send them to us or use the photo upload instructions from the menu and well put them on this page so that others can see them. Two acu spooky gunships of the 4th special operations. Ac gunship stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. The ac u gunship s all light level television system and its infrared detection system can both scan a full 360 degrees, allowing the gunship crew to search for and find targets much faster. Gunships are in very high demand to support ground troops with. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Buy ac gunship framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands.
Compilation with the ac ach spectre, acu spooky ii, acw stinger ii during conducting live fire missions during exercise emerald warrior 20. It is a variation of the c hercules transport plane. It is powerful enough to provide close air support to ground troops and also against insurgents. Puff the magic dragon was the name affectionately given to the ac 47. The douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. Jan 20, 2016 the spooky is the third generation of c gunships. It can reach a top speed of 416 miles per hour, faster than the roughly 300 mph top speed of the acu. The acu is named for the ac47d and has the spooky nickname rather than the spectre nickname used by all other ac gunships. Unfollow ac gunship model to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A 4th special operations squadron sensor operator performs preflight checks before takeoff on an acu gunship at hurlburt field, fla.
The acu spooky gunships, located at hurlburt field, fla. A1 ac 47 ac afsoc air commando air rescue recovery service arrs blind bat c cct combat control team weather cv22 cwt ghostriders gunship h3 hh53 hh60 hurlburt field jolly green giant group king mc mh53 ops osprey pararescue pave hawk low pj rqs sandy sere shadow spec special operations ops squadron tactics talon spectre spooky. Other missions include perimeter and point defense, escort, landing, drop and extraction zone support, forward air control, limited command and control, and combat search and rescue. One of the many variants it spawned is the ac gunship, which first saw combat during the vietnam war. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavilyarmed groundattack aircraft variant of the c hercules transport plane. The patch highlights the dual target attack capability of the u model gunship with the gau12 25mm five barrel gatling gun in one hand and a lightning bolt. The ac j is the fourth generation gunship replacing the aging fleet of ac uw gunships.
Sep 24, 2019 lockheed ac h spectre ac u spooky close airsupport cas air interdiction force protection gunship the lockheed ac is a specialmission gunship variant of the storied c hercules highwing transport. The acu employs a synthetic aperture strike radar for longrange and adverse. Our ac gunship framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. The acus will soldier on while acjs will replace older ach models. The port side of the ac houses firing ports for an array of cannons, howitzers and gatling guns.
Acu usaf special operations gunship amtertl 172 8326. It uses the latest sensor technologies and fire control systems and. The c platform might seem an unlikely candidate to act as a gunship, but in fact the sturdy craft is able to carry a multitude of weaponry suitable for the ground attack role. A1 ac47 ac afsoc air commando air rescue recovery service arrs blind bat c cct combat control team weather cv22 cwt ghostriders gunship h3 hh53 hh60 hurlburt field jolly green giant group king mc mh53 ops osprey pararescue pave hawk low pj rqs sandy sere shadow spec special operations ops squadron tactics talon spectre spooky.
It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated. Shop for the perfect ac gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Oct 10, 2017 the air forces newest, deadliest gunship just hit a major milestone. It contains 3 weapons the models are based on the zu23 aa gun. The air forces newest, deadliest gunship just hit a major milestone. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. The lockheed ac is a specialmission gunship variant of the storied c hercules highwing transport. Jan 08, 2007 the ac gunship is an armed variant of the c hercules. The ac is armed with a fearsome array of weaponry, including a 105 mm cannon and 25 or 40 mm gatling guns.
Two ac u spooky gunships of the 4th special operations. The ac u employs a synthetic aperture strike radar for longrange and adverse. The squadron plans, prepares, and executes ac spooky gunship. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed, longendurance, groundattack variant of the c hercules transport, fixedwing aircraft.
But until now, no gunship has had this combination of multiple highpowered. And the nowretired ac h spectre had 20mm, 40mm and 105mm cannons. The ach spectre gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. The primary missions of the united states air forces ach spectre and acu spooky gunships are close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. It is a development of the c hercules transport aircraft and as such is slow, flying at less than 300mph, but has a range of at least 1,500 miles without needing to refuel and can loiter. Ac gunships have an extensive combat history dating to back to vietnam where gunships destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and were credited with many lifesaving, close air support missions. Tons of awesome lockheed ac wallpapers to download for free. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the ac47, to the ac119, and then the aca which was the basis for the modern c gunship. Based on a need for more aerial gunships to support special operations forces in war zones, the mcw dragon spear was renamed the acw stinger ii in may 2012. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The lockheed ac is a c cargo plane converted into a gunship. The ach spectre gunships were fielded in 1972 and retired in 2015. The air forces newest, deadliest gunship just hit a major. Meet the air forces ultimate battle plane and your new.
The television also incorporates a laser target designator and rangefinder that allows the ac u to designate targets for other aircraft armed with. The ac us will soldier on while ac js will replace older ac h models. During the vietnam war the c hercules airframe was selected to replace the original gunship, the douglas ac47 spooky project gunship i. Air interdiction missions are conducted, missionthe acu spooky gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. The video includes handling of the gunships unique weapon systems, some. Oct 27, 20 the ac u spooky gunships, located at hurlburt field, fla. Spectre ac gunship military veteran biker us air force. Us airforce ac gunship military patch spectre size. The ac47 gunship was superseded by the ac gunship ii in the vietnam war.
Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. Dec 16, 20 the ac j is the fourth generation gunship replacing the aging fleet of ac u w gunships. The ac gunship has a combat history dating to vietnam. The ac spooky gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Warning thread ac gunship in action, awsome footage.
The ac h spectre gunship s primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Oct 25, 2016 the ac u spooky has 25mm, 40mm and 105mm guns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jun 14, 2017 kitbuilding free contest 2nd place winner.
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