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New Gunship-to-Be Takes to the Skies in Marietta

The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to a new AC-130J gunship made its first flight in Marietta last week.

The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to a new AC-130J gunship made its first flight in Marietta last week. 

The MC-130J will have a Precision Strike Package installed, then will fly as a gunship in early 2014.  The total requirement for new AC-130J gunships is 37.

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