This custom model is made from scratch just for you in only 910 weeks, with rush production available to meet tight deadlines. Acu spooky ii, weapons are a 25mm cannon automatic, 40mm. An acu spooky gunship c hercules variant from the 4th special operations squadron jettisons flares over an area near hurlburt field, florida, on august 20, 2008. Lockheed ach spectre acu spooky close airsupport cas air interdiction force protection gunship the lockheed ac is a specialmission gunship variant of the storied c hercules highwing transport. Currently, acu spooky model gunships are stationed at hurlburt field in northwest.
The acu spooky and acw stinger ii variants are used to support ground troops, escort convoys, and in towns and cities. Us air force lockheed ac gunship spectre spooky hercules. Lockheed c hercules operational history military military the first production aircraft, cas were first delivered beginning in 1956 to the 463d troop carrier wing at ardmore afb, oklahoma and the 314th troop carrier wing at sewart afb, tennessee. I had decided a couple of years ago that i wanted to build displays of the two aircraft i spent 24 years of my life on, the first 17 years being on the b52h at castle afb, ca and the last seven with the umodel gunship program at hurlburt field, fl. When engaging the target this aircraft operates at an altitude of just 1. The port side of the ac houses firing ports for an array of cannons, howitzers and gatling guns.
In 2007, the air force modified four acu gunships as test platforms for the. The ac gunships usually operate at night, because it is an easy target due to its large profile and low operating altitude. The lockheed c hercules is an american fourengine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by lockheed now lockheed martin. The ac gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and force protection. An acu gunship from the 4th special operations squadron. The acj ghostrider will get a big ass gun afterall. Plans announced in april 2010 are for afsoc to acquire 15 of the new acjs, based on new production airframes from lockheed martin. A modified c hercules soars overhead as it prepares to spray herbicide at the saylor creek training range, idaho, sept. The primary missions of ac type gunships are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.
Please note that the approximate total transit time will be 45 weeks. F16 rising to the sun, from the book of beauty, power, grace and balance. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Compilation with the ac ach spectre, acu spooky ii, acw stinger ii during conducting live fire missions during exercise emerald warrior 20. This is a product offered for sale by uml store marketplace. Acu spooky gunships firing during training of the the 4th special operations squadron in florida. Capable of flying faster than helicopters and at high altitudes with excellent loiter time, the use of the pylon turn allowed the ac47 to deliver continuous, accurate fire to a single point on the ground. Evasive action acu hercules gunship aircraft an acu gunship jettisons flares aug. The flares are a countermeasure for heatseeking missiles that may be fired at the aircraft during real world missions. The aca gunship ii superseded the ac47 gunship i during the vietnam war.
The gunship contains a 40mm l60 bofors cannon firing at 120 rpm, a 10mm m102 howitzer firing at 610 rpm, and a downwardfacing 25mm gau12u gatling gun, firing at 1800 rpm. Acu spooky ii gunship in the video below, the loadmaster and aerial gunners load various ammunition onto the acu spooky ii. Effective range of the gun is about 3,000 meters 9,800 feet. Ac spectre spooky gunship being mothballed discussion in off topic discussion started by 9outof10mms, feb 7, 2014. The upgraded acu spooky has a single 25 mm gau12 equalizer.
How the ac destroyed at least 20 vehicles per night. Home military aviation from the acu spooky gunship 25mm gatlingtype rotary cannon gunners point of view during live firing in korea from the acu spooky gunship 25mm gatlingtype rotary. During the vietnam war the c hercules airframe was selected to replace the original gunship, the douglas ac47 spooky project gunship i. Upgrade your style with gunship tshirts from zazzle. The gunships sole user is the united states air force, which uses ach spectre, acu spooky, acj ghostrider, and acw stinger ii2 variants for close air support, air interdiction and force. Photo of a usaf acu spooky aircraft in flight more special operations photos at this site uses cookies. Other missions include perimeter and point defense, escort, landing, drop and extraction zone support, forward air control, limited command and control, and combat search and rescue. Coverage starting from the very first gunships all the way up to the acu. In 1987, north american rockwell began to modify the c hercules airframe. It is a variation of the c hercules transport plane. Read more about the marketplace here item will be sent from uml store marketplace to dragon usa online, and then from dragon usa online to you.
En 1986, treize ch sont modifies pour devenir des acu qui entrent en service en 1995. In september 1972, it was one of eleven converted to ace gunship status. This quarter there have been some great stories of the c and a history of the gunship on the internet. Brazilian air force lockheed ch hercules free aircraft paper model download description. Missionthe acu spooky gunships primary missions are close air. During the vietnam war the c hercules airframe was selected to replace the original gunship, the douglas ac47 spooky project. Usaf c hercules photo gallery the lockheed c is one of the most significant aircraft in the history of military aviation. The squadron plans, prepares, and executes ac spooky gunship. How the ac destroyed at least 20 vehicles per night during vietnam war. Consider sharing this post to help others find and enjoy them as well. The acu spooky gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance.
This replica model is made and available factory direct from scalecraft models. The air commando association stories on the lockheed c. It builds up nicely, only things missing are the gunners control box in the cargo bay. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity. New cj and l100 airframes continue to enter service both for military and civil operators, a trend which shows no. During the vietnam war, the c hercules was selected to replace the douglas ac47 spooky gunship project gunship i in order to improve mission. The acu has a crew of thirteen, including four gunners. The acu spooky gunships, located at hurlburt field, fla. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed, longendurance, groundattack variant of the c hercules transport, fixedwing aircraft.
In 2007, the air force modified four acu gunships as test platforms for. Your custom 4 sos acu spooky ii model will be a perfect replication with squadron markings and any tail number. Lockheed acu spooky ii shows off its power military. Acu spooky ii instructions the acu is a gunship version of the c hercules transport aircraft, armed with sidemounted 105mm howitzer, 40mm bofors cannon, and 25mm gatling gun this minifigurescale model measures 82 x 68 studs, contains 1962 parts, and features.
Military aviation archives c hercules information file. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed, longendurance, ground attack variant of the c hercules transport, fixedwing aircraft. Perfect air force gift for any active duty usaf airmen or retired airmen or fans of us airforce planes. Development of the c hercules began in the early 1950s, and the popular transport continues to be produced in large numbers half a century later. The acu gunship attack aircraft also known as spooky, is the third generation of c gunships.
Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the c was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed groundattack aircraft variant of the c hercules transport plane. It contains 3 weapons the models are based on the zu23 aa gun. Acu usaf special operations gunship amtertl 172 8326. The aircrew of the acu gunship spooky 41 with hurlburt fields 4th special operations squadron from florida were honored at the.
An ac u gunship from the 4th special operations squadron. Italeri ach spectre plastic model airplane kit 172. The heavily armed acu spooky aircraft incorporates sidefiring weapons integrated with sophisticated sensor, navigation and fire control systems to provide surgical firepower. The basic airframe is manufactured by lockheed, while boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Two pilots are awarded dfcs after flying spooky hercules gunship. They also did the ach spooky, i built this version with 40mm bofors cannon instead of 105mm cannon on u model. The spooky umodel is the third generation of c gunships. The lockheed ac is a c cargo plane converted into a gunship. Their primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and force protection. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. During the vietnam war, the c hercules was selected to replace the douglas ac47 spooky gunship project gunship i to improve mission endurance and increase capacity to carry munitions. C hercules gunship aviation militaire, vehicules militaires, chasseurs, navire, guerre. Ac gunship airplane aircraft model is made from the highest quality mahogany wood and workmanship.
The acquisition program for the acu gunship evolved from a. Missions in close air support are troops in contact, convoy escort and urban operations. The hercules cargo airframe was converted into aca project gunship ii because it could fly faster, longer, higher and with increased munitions load capabilities. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the ac47 the ac gunship has a combat history dating to vietnam. This aircraft paper model is a brazilian air force lockheed ch hercules, a variant of the lockheed c hercules, which is a fourengine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by lockheed, now lockheed martin, the paper model is created by. This is the 172 scale lockheed martin acg spectre plastic model airplane kit from italeri. The ac is operated by a crew of 11 men, depending on the variant. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed ground attack aircraft currently in service with the united states air force. Lockheed martin spooky ii, starting from the front, one general dynamics equalizer cannon, one bofors cannon, and one howitzer.
The age of hercules delivered to the united states air force in july 1969, the lockheed hercules 696568 was built as a ce transport and served with the 61st tactical airlift squadron at stewart air force base, tennessee. This book features a wealth of outstanding color photographs, many of which. In addition, afsoc will retain their remaining acu spectres, while retiring older gunships based on earlier hercules models. Org in late december 2001 a department of defense program budget decision pbd called for purchasing at least eight additional acu spooky gunships, and initiating work on a possible replacement gunship aircraft. Forces experience with the older transport versions of the hercules that have. The aircraft, from the 910th airlift wing, flies only 100 feet above the ground to spray aerial herbicide. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An acu spooky flies a training mission over hurlburt field, fla usaf photo. The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including as a gunship. Minicraft model kits cj30 super hercules model kit 4. Acu spooky gunship model 4 sos customize and personalize this 4th special operations squadron acu spooky gunship model with your choice of pilot and crew chief names, weapons load out and patch and text on stand. The gunships sole user is the united states air force, which uses ach spectre, acu spooky, acj ghostrider, and acw stinger ii variants for close air support, air interdiction, and. The ac is flown by usaf special operations, mostly in the close air support role. It has now been in continuous production longer than any other military aircraft in history, and it has been in service for more than fifty years.
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