Special Operations Aircraft

If you have been searching for parts and components for use on special operations aircraft, the experts at ASAP Semiconductor have you covered. The Air Force Special Operations Command, or AFSOC, is the United States Air Force’s special operations unit. The AFSOC is designed to provide air power for any conflict at any point around the globe and they have been active for over 35 years. To complete their operations, the AFSOC relies on a variety of aircraft, including the AC-130H/U Gunship, HH-60G PAVE Hawk, AC-130W Stinger II, RQ-7B Shadow, U-28A, MH-47 Chinook, CV-22 Osprey, MQ-1B Predator, and the MH-6 Little Bird.

The AC-130H/U Gunship is a special operations aircraft manufactured by Lockheed and Boeing Corp. The AC-130H/U Gunship provides air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. To fulfill these roles, the AC-130H/U Gunship is outfitted with a variety of armaments including 40mm and 105mm cannons, as well as a 25mm gatling gun on the AC-130U model. The AC-130H/U Gunship has been used in a variety of special operations, ranging from the 1983 Operation Urgent Fury in Granada to Operation Desert Storm.

The RQ-7B is another special operations aircraft that is a UAV used for surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, and battlefield assessment. The RQ-7B is outfitted with powerful technology, allowing it to spot targets from 125 kilometers away and transmit data in real time for surveillance and precision weapon targeting. Since its initial deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007, the RQ-7B has continued to be a valuable asset.

The MH-47 Chinook is a helicopter that is able to fulfill a variety of needs through its variations. The helicopter has been a part of multiple special operations, and allows for special operations troops to be deployed via water, fast rope, or parachute insertion. The MH-47 Chinook also specializes in night time, low-level operation while in enemy territory.

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