![]() ![]() They replaced the inadequate AC-47 Spooky and supplemented the newer AC-130. The Fairchild AC-119G Shadow and AC-119K Stinger were twin-engine piston-powered gunships developed by the United States during the Vietnam War. The plane carried 24,000 rounds of minigun ammunition and flares, which it could drop to light up the battleground. Coverage given by a Spooky was over an elliptical area approximately 52 yd (47.5 m) in diameter, placing a round every 2.4 yd (2.2 m) during a 3-second burst. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire. ![]() Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. The guns were actuated by a control on the pilot's yoke, where he could control the guns either individually or together, though gunners were also among the crew to assist with gun failures and similar issues. ![]() Other armament configurations could also be found on similar C-47 based aircraft around the world. 30 in (7.62 mm) General Electric miniguns to fire through two rear window openings and the side cargo door, all on the left (pilot's) side of the aircraft. The AC-47 was a United States Air Force C-47 Skytrain (the military version of the DC-3) that had been modified by mounting three. ![]()
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