AC-47 GunshipDouglas AC 47 Gunship airplane model. In the early 1960s, Air Force Systems Command began experimenting with side firing weapons systems for possible use in Vietnam in point defense and night Close Air Support (CAS) roles. In late 1964, the first gunship conversion of a World War II Douglas C 47D was done. The gunship version of the C 47D was initially designated FC 47D (Fighter Cargo) but was changed to AC (Attack Cargo) primarily because of

Capturing every detail of the warplane's streamlined appearance

when several were converted into C-73 transports and trainers

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A hydraulically operated folding ramp allows efficient loading and unloading of litter patients and special medical equipment

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The Lockheed Galaxy is one of the world's largest aircraft

early -D and -G series aircraft were built with metal-framed "greenhouse" type cockpit canopies

it is difficult to overstate the capabilities of this remarkable airplane

used as a launch platform for dropping rocket-powered research airplanes

The PBY had its vulnerabilities: it was slow

Scale: 1/100 Wingspan 18 1/2 inches