bobdaley Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I just read in AF Magazine that 3 AC-130U's have been removed from service.None have appeared at AMARG.Last I heard all 17 were still flying at Hurlburt.Anyone no what is going on and which ones might be parked?Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEC130 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I do know that there are several MC-J's that will have the gunship mod in the future. Some are several years out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railrunner130 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The U-s aren't that old- some were converted from Nashville slicks within the last ten years. I wonder if it's a misprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Speaking of the AC-130U, can any of you gunship guys tell me what those 2 tubes are for below the empennage? Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 DonDon't know what they are but here is a better picBobOOPS could not figure how to load pic. I'll e mail it to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) OOPS could not figure how to load pic.Open Windows explore and locate the image you wish to uploadClick and drag the image over "Drag files here to attach" just below the reply box (there is a big paper clip beside it).When the box turns blue, drop the image (release the mouse button.)Once the thumb nail loads, click the thumbnail.The image will then be inserted into the reply box at the current cursor position.orYou can select choose file to the right of the paper clip and do it the old-fashioned way.--Casey Edited April 22, 2015 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks, Bob, I got it. Now, what does it do? I'm sure it's some defensive array. Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZHill Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 The U-s aren't that old- some were converted from Nashville slicks within the last ten years. I wonder if it's a misprint.If the tails are 88-1301 -88-1308 they are former Charleston West birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 88-1301 to 88-1308 became MC-130W later AC-130W. AF Magazine said the retired birds were AC-130U.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The photo I posted is of 89-1054.Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topboltsto400 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Those tubes are part of the defensive systems. Lot of shifting plans in the gunship world. No U-boats or W's have been retired yet. However they are on the chopping block, but when they go has a lot to do with the AC-J becoming operational. Some U's were slated for this year but that has changed....the new number is less being retired this year.....don't know tail numbers. AC-H is pretty much done...I think the last one gets bone-yarded in June....sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTII Raven Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Speaking of the AC-130U, can any of you gunship guys tell me what those 2 tubes are for below the empennage? Don R. Those are the AAQ-24 DIRCM Missile Warning Sensor fairings (You can see the large DIRCM transmitter turret right above the 105 barrel) The original three aircraft the sensor fairings were designed by Scaled Composites and looked natural. The U-boat fairings were designed by another firm and are UGLY. The Scaled fairings were used on the LAIRCM installations on MAF C-130s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC10FE Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thanks, CTII.Don R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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