The 30mm cannon on the Air Force’s next gunship, the AC-130J Ghostrider, is having multiple problems, limiting its ability to track targets and maintain a full and consistent rate of fire.
The AC-130J Ghostrider — the latest in the Air Force’s line of heavily-armed gunships — marked a major developmental milestone Sept. 30 when it was declared to have reached initial operational capability.
When it hits the battlefield in a few short years, the AC-130J Ghostrider will be the most heavily armed gunship in history – a badass plane providing close-air support to U.S. troops on the ground, and delivering withering firepower that will send enemies running for the hills.