Reply #114: CEP For The AC-130 Does Not Appear To Be Available...

[jayfish]

to the public. It looks like it's a big secret for some reason. Check this out from starts and stripes.

http://ww2.pstripes.osd.mil/01/oct01/ed101901b.html

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The weapons’ accuracy rivals those of smart bombs launched from fighter aircraft. The Air Force labels the accuracy as “surgical.”

A sensor suite within the aircraft combines radar, television and infrared targeting, allowing the crews to hit targets in all weather, night and day.

The AC-130U model, the latest version, carries the capability to engage two targets simultaneously while carrying twice the ammunition of the other model in service, the AC-130H. According to Air Force fact files, there are eight “H” models and 13 “U” models in service.

“It’s a very accurate weapons system,” Roberts said. “Exactly how accurate? You wouldn’t want to count on it not being accurate.”
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What!?

Have a look at this as doc as well well.


http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2002training/spradling.pdf

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Analysis Base:

55 Missions Flown
900+ 105mm Rounds Fired
2300+ 40mm Rounds Fired
5500+ 25mm Rounds Fired

Results:

Opened Opportunities for Combined Training on Army Ranges
Established the Baseline to Measure Alternative Systems Against
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What kind of results are those? It's quite strange... I have seen CEP number quoted for everything (right down to rifles) but not for this?
I have read claims of 1 meter but there is nothing out there to back them up.

Jay