During a joint military exercise between the US Air Force and South Korea, conducted from June 17 to 20, the American aircraft AC-130J Ghostrider launched AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles, simulating attacks on North Korean naval targets.
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This exercise occurred at a significant time, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s visit to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
The AC-130J Ghostrider, a highly modified version of the C-130J, has primary missions including close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. Close air support missions include support to troops in contact, convoy escort, and point air defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against pre-planned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions.
The Ghostrider provides ground forces with an expeditionary direct-fire platform, ideal for urban operations and capable of delivering precision low-yield munitions against ground targets.
The aircraft features an advanced flight station with fully integrated digital avionics, extremely accurate navigation systems with dual inertial navigation systems and GPS, as well as integrated defensive systems and color weather radar.
The aircraft is also capable of aerial refueling with the Universal Air Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation system.
Additionally, the AC-130J is equipped with the Precision Strike Package, which includes a mission management console, a robust communication suite, two electro-optical/infrared sensors, advanced fire control equipment, precision-guided munitions delivery capability, as well as 30mm and 105mm cannons.
The mission management system integrates sensor, communication, environment, order of battle, and threat information into a common operating picture.
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