As the new Lockheed AC-130 and the Fairchild AC-119 started coming in to use, AC-47s were slowly given to other nations’ air forces, such as to Laos and Cambodia. While the AC-47 was a great asset to American troops in Vietnam, better technology started being developed. Two more squadrons were later formed, and the unit designation was changed from “Air Commando” to “Special Operations”. Air Force created the 4 th Air Commando Squadron, being the first operational unit to be equipped with the AC-47. First used in 1964, this fixed-wing, side-firing gunship immensely helped the war effort in Vietnam, as it provided air support for ground positions and performed pre-planned strikes. Each of these miniguns could fire between 50 and 100 rounds per second. Originally a cargo aircraft, the AC-47 was equipped with three 7.62 mm GAU-2, or M134, Gatling miniguns.
The AC-47 was adapted from the C-47 used during WWII, with 53 C-47s being converted.
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The Douglas AC-47, also known as “Spooky” and “Puff the Magic Dragon,” was the first in a series of gunships developed as “Project Gunship I” for the Vietnam War. Ryan is a current USAF AC-130 crew member, coming to the EAA Aviation Museum just weeks after returning from combat. The AC-130 is represented by Ryan Wichman, EAA 1179807, and Clay Ten Eyck. Terry Sarul, EAA 863497, was a crew member on the AC-119 for the 18 th Special Operations Squadron. John was a pilot for the 4 th Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Junior was a crew member on the AC-47 and is one of the leaders of the AC-47 gunship reunions. Representing the AC-47 is Junior Skinner and John Bonner, EAA 1462750. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. Nevertheless, additional speed came at the cost of a low carrying capacity for ferrying, and also short hyperdrive range.Five crew members from the AC-47, the AC-130, and the AC-119 will be presenting about their time spent aboard these gunships, built for the Vietnam War, on Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. With the new improvements that reduce maintenance requirements, as well as two ordnance configurations, the Block III Neimoidian Gunships promise an increase from a squadron size of 6 to a squadron size of 8. Slow rate of ordnance fire (Endurance configuration)ĭescription: The Neimoidian Gunship-II saw very limited use because of its lack of ability to penetrate interdictor fields, and there were still old unsold Neimoidian Gunships (Blocks I and II) at the end of the process, especially since the high maintenance requirements were a big turnoff.Limited ordnance (Standard configuration).Unlimited ordnance (Endurance configuration).Ordnance modularity (Standard configuration): one Guernica can fit ordnance different from the second Guernica.Ability to fire along virtually any arc.
Hyperdrive Class: Average: 2 STANDARD FEATURES
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