Throughout the Vietnam War, AC-130s took out over 10,000 trucks ... First and foremost, the C-130 isn't the most maneuverable aircraft and became even less so when converted into a gunship.

Vietnam had been a French colony close colonyA country, state or territory ruled over by another country, state or territory. before it was occupied by the Japanese during World War Two.

The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130 ...