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2008-07-01 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by tu3031 2008-07-01 16:53|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 I wonder if they'll come up with a UAV to do that job. That would be wild. A joystick operated 105mm Howitzer. Eep.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-07-01 17:15|| 2008-07-01 17:15|| Front Page Top

#2 AC-130s now also mount Hellfire missiles, which the C-27B should be able to accommodate.

Holy super-blast hellfires batman!

The G-222 is actually a really good light transport aircraft and should do well in this role. The ability to still be very maneuverable at 80-90 knots is a really good plus for a gunship. I am looking forward to seeing how this version plays out.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2008-07-01 17:32|| 2008-07-01 17:32|| Front Page Top

#3 (Wart) Hogs weren't meant to look pretty and live long. Just around long enough to make an impact while a better idea comes along. Job well done.

Posted by Uninemble Prince of the Faith9743 2008-07-01 18:15|| 2008-07-01 18:15|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm not sure this is the way to go. The main advantages of the AC-130 are sensors and persistence. While the sensors may be able to fit into a C-27, it will result in a light weapons load and low persistence. In addition, the sensors and software are the main cost of the AC-130 so the C-27 will cost nearly the same for a lot less capability.

Posted by ed 2008-07-01 18:37|| 2008-07-01 18:37|| Front Page Top

#5 C-27B as "Mothership" = PodMother???

Gives new meaning to FLIGHT/SQUADRON IN SIMUL TAKEOFF???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-07-01 19:42|| 2008-07-01 19:42|| Front Page Top

#6 Ex-squid here, so I can't comment on payloads, etc. in an informed manner. For any ex-AF types in the house, how 'bout a gunship version of the C-17?

Posted by Ricky bin Ricardo (Abu Babaloo) 2008-07-01 21:57|| 2008-07-01 21:57|| Front Page Top

#7 I always thought the one thing that made AC-130s so stone-cold bad-a$$ was the fact it carried a freakin' howitzer! It'll be kinda sad to lose that....

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2008-07-01 22:40|| 2008-07-01 22:40|| Front Page Top

#8 ...it carried a freakin' howitzer!

That did make it kewl. The designers put it on for a cheap, but big bang for the buck. Unfortunately, it has proven to be unsuited for urban warfare. The splash damage it too great and damages things that don't need/wanted damaged. The hellfire has proven to be a nice, pinpoint weapon with little splash and the "super-blast" version has proven to be even a greater success for taking out one building, or even one room. So, it has been put on the AC-130 and is being used instead of the 105mm.
Don't worry though. The twin 30mm cannons will provide many a clip of jihad body parts flying gaily through the air.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2008-07-01 23:11|| 2008-07-01 23:11|| Front Page Top

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