AC-130U GUNSHIP IV

Historical Note:           Our AC-130U Gunship IV model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our AC-130U Gunship IV model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant AC-130U Gunship IV model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:100
W/S:      16.0 inches, 
Lgth:      14.0  inches

Item Number:    TMC-AC130TR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Price:    $169.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:        The AC-130 gunship is a heavily-armed ground attack airplane and is a variant of the C-130 Hercules transport plane.  Boeing manufactures and supports the AC-130U Gunship aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command.  The aircraft represents a major advancement compared to other previous generation gunships. 

The AC-130 Gunship has a combat history dating to Vietnam.  The gunship had destroyed more than 10,000 trucks and was duly credited for its life-saving close air support force protection capability. 

The AC-130 aircrew earned the Lt. Gen. William H. Turner Award for suppressing enemy air defense systems and for its offensive role during Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada in 1983.  The AC-130 also served a primary role during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989 for destroying Panamian Defense Force Headquarters and numerous command and control facilities.  The aircrews earned the Mackay Trophy and the Turner Award.  The gunships were also used during operations Continue Hope and United Shield in Somalia.  And recently, AC-130s were employed during Operation Enduring Freedom.  The AC-130's distinctive feature is that it never has a base under its protection lost to the enemy.  

The AC-130U features include weapon stand-off range, improved first-shot accuracy and a state-of-the-art suite of electronic and infrared countermeasures that greatly enhance the AC-130U's efficient survival against modern threats.  The AC-130U incorporates technologies in the 1990s and is capable of attacking two targets simultaneously.  The AC-130U also incorporates features for enhanced maintainability and supportability. 

The AC-130U is produced at a cost of US$190 million.  Today, there are seventeen AC-130U aircraft in active duty service.