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Named Azrael for the angel of death in Islam who severs the soul from the body, this aircraft figured prominently in the closing hours of Operation Desert Storm. On 26 February 1991, Coalition ground forces were driving the Iraqi Army out of Kuwait.
Nov 22, 2018 · 00:59. They’ve been called Angels of Death: AC-130 gunships. The heavily armed stuff of nightmares for adversaries and the close-air support guardian angels of allies. For decades these...
For about 50 years, versions of the aircraft, known as the “Angel of Death” for its lethality, have been providing close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance to troops ...
A documentary profile on the Lockheed AC-130, a heavily armed gunship known as the Angel of Death.
The AC-130 is killing machine that soars high above in the skies, raining down fiery bullets on it's enemies. This death plane is specially designed to take ...
Oct 23, 2023 · Learn why the AC-130 has been called the “Angel of Death”, and how it became the most capable and destructive gunship in American military history.
Oct 2, 2022 · AC-130: The Angel of Death The Vietnam War was a war unlike the world had ever seen. World War II concluded just 10 years prior, bringing highly advanced weaponry to a densely forested region...
The crew of this AC-130A Spectre gunship, named Azrael (Azrael, in the Koran, is the angel of death who severs the soul from the body) displayed courage and heroism during the closing hours of Operation Desert Storm. On Feb. 26, 1991, Coalition ground forces were driving the Iraqi army out of Kuwait.
Dec 22, 2017 · Through the years, the aircraft has been equipped with an array of side-fired canons, howitzers, mini-guns, wing mounted missiles and bombs and laser guided missiles launched from the rear cargo door, earning it the moniker the “Angel of Death.”
Jun 27, 2023 · As an air-to-ground attack aircraft, the AC-130 has played a crucial role in various military operations, demonstrating its unparalleled effectiveness in combat. This article explores the fascinating history, advanced features, and remarkable contributions of the AC-130 Angel of Death.