This is America's AC-130 Gunship on Steroids The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. Unlike other modern military fixed-wing aircraft, the AC-130 Gunship relies on visual targeting. Because its large profile and low operating altitudes of approximately 7,000 make i

Celebrating 70 years of flight for the Lockheed C-130 Hercules today! First flown on August 23, 1954, the Herk holds the Guinness World Record for longest production run for a military aircraft. According to Lockheed Martin, “70 countries operate C-130s, which have been produced in more than 70 different variants.” 70 years, 70 nations, 70 variants! Can you think of a more versatile airplane? #pimaairandspacemuseum. . . . Audio: Nutty Professor (1996) ©Universal Pictures #museum #tucson #arizona