Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's nickname, is no exception.

An AC-130 responded to an attack against US troops in Iraq on Tuesday by destroying a truck, killing several Iranian-backed militia members.

The AC-130 Was Made to Fight the Viet Cong At the onset of the Vietnam War, the U.S. Air Force began experimenting with gunships—aircraft that could offer more firepower for ground-attack ...

The Department of Defense tweeted out a video showcasing its AC-130 Gunship aircraft nicknamed the "Angel of Death" on Tuesday.

The AC-130 “Spectre” gunship (also known as “Spooky”) is less of an airplane and more of a flying battleship. Heavily armored and armed to the hilt, this souped-up C-130 Hercules transport ...

The AC-130 Was Made to Fight the Viet Cong At the onset of the Vietnam War, the U.S. Air Force began experimenting with gunships—aircraft that could offer more firepower for ground-attack ...