short runways—while even under intense enemy fire—the C-130 became one of America’s go-to transportation planes. It was so popular, in fact, that another variant, the AC-130 Spectre Gunship ...

However, the U.S. Air Force is considering removing these from future versions of the gunship as future campaigns may not need them. First and foremost, the C-130 isn't the most maneuverable ...