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  1. Named Azrael for the angel of death in Islam who severs the soul from the body, this aircraft figured prominently in the closing hours of Operation Desert Storm. On 26 February 1991, Coalition ground forces were driving the Iraqi Army out of Kuwait.

  2. Jul 25, 2023 · AC-130 Gunship | The Angel of Death The Lockheed AC-130 is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules. AC-130 is primary missions are close air support, air...

  3. Jun 5, 2020 · The AC-130 is killing machine that soars high above in the skies, raining down fiery bullets on it's enemies. This death plane is specially designed to take ...

  4. Jan 4, 2018 · For about 50 years, versions of the aircraft, known as the “Angel of Death” for its lethality, have been providing close-air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance to troops ...

  5. Nov 4, 2016 · AC-130 Gunship in Action - Firing All Its Cannons • Exercise Emerald Warrior. Compilation with the AC-130 (AC-130H Spectre, AC-130U Spooky II, AC-130W Stinger II ) during conducting live fire ...

  6. Oct 23, 2023 · The Lockheed AC-130, a.k.a the “Angel of Death”, is the mother of all gunships. Equipped with the most innovative technology and destructive weapons that military aircraft have to offer, these planes have been critical to United States Air Force and Special Operations missions for over 50 years.

  7. Nov 22, 2018 · 00:59. They’ve been called Angels of Death: AC-130 gunships. The heavily armed stuff of nightmares for adversaries and the close-air support guardian angels of allies. For decades these...

  8. The crew of this AC-130A Spectre gunship, named Azrael (Azrael, in the Koran, is the angel of death who severs the soul from the body) displayed courage and heroism during the closing hours of Operation Desert Storm.

  9. Jun 27, 2023 · As an air-to-ground attack aircraft, the AC-130 has played a crucial role in various military operations, demonstrating its unparalleled effectiveness in combat. This article explores the fascinating history, advanced features, and remarkable contributions of the AC-130 Angel of Death.

  10. Dec 22, 2017 · Through the years the gunships have been equipped with an array of side-fired canons, howitzers, mini-guns, wing mounted missiles and bombs and laser-guided missiles launched from the rear cargo door, earning the moniker the “Angel of Death.”