AC-130 Attacks Iranian Fleet - Thermal Vision | ARMA3 MILSIM

We simulate an attack on Iranian Naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been seen to be engaging in acts of aggression and piracy recently. We test if a single AC-130 is able to avoid the SAM missiles and neutralise the Iranian fleet. Other viewers also found this video interesting ▶    • Thermal Vision AC-130 Gunship  Attack on R...   AC-130 Attacks Iranian Fleet - Thermal Vision | ARMA3 MILSIM Chapters: 0:00 SAM Barrage 1:17 Confusion and Collision 3:26 Helicopter Shot Down 5:54 Attack Helicopter Taken Out The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport, fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. Unlike other modern military fixed-wing aircraft, the AC-130 relies on visual targeting. Because its large profile and low operating altitudes of approximately 7,000 feet (2,100 m) make it an easy target, its close air support missions are usually flown at night.The airframe is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, while Boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Developed during the Vietnam War as "Project Gunship II", the AC-130 replaced the Douglas AC-47 Spooky, or "Gunship I". The sole operator is the United States Air Force, which uses the AC-130U Spooky and AC-130W Stinger II variants for close air support, air interdiction, and force protection, with the upgraded AC-130J Ghostrider entering service. Close-air-support roles include supporting ground troops, escorting convoys, and urban operations. Air-interdiction missions are conducted against planned targets and targets of opportunity. Force-protection missions include defending air bases and other facilities. AC-130Us are based at Hurlburt Field, Florida, while AC-130Ws are based at Cannon AFB, New Mexico; gunships can be deployed worldwide. The squadrons are part of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), a component of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).