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First new AC-130J Gunship in production
July 23, 2012
(by
Peter Simmons) -
The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to become an AC-130J Gunship is being built at the Lockheed Martin.
![The first MC-130J Commando II 10-5714 as seen on the production line during 2012. Was incorrectly stated as being serial 09-5714 early on. [Lockheed Martin photo]](https://www.c-130.net/g3/var/resizes/c-130-photos/Miscellaneous%20C-130%20Photos/FirstAC-on-line-1.jpg?m=1389503653)
The AC-130J will be equipped with a Precision Strike Package creating the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command’s newest gunship. Sixteen AC-130Js are planned with an Initial Operating Capability scheduled for 2015.
The first MC-130J Commando II as seen on the production line during 2012.
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