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Douglas Aircraft AC-47 Spooky
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Douglas Aircraft AC-47 Spooky

Attack aircraft series by Douglas

53Units built

Overview

The Douglas AC-47 Spooky was the first in a series of fixed-wing gunships developed by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium ground-attack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelR-1830 Twin Wasp

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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