The following video is presented for various reasons, not the least of which is a unique view of a Spectre strike at night (Just when else did you expect them to operate?). You can do two primary things with this video:

Be entertained

OR

Get educated

You can notice the way the video appears, and what stands out (like the white figures running) and how easy it is to detect moving individuals on the ground. Notice how the vehicles appear, and what the buildings look like.

Then notice the “drone” sound and the angle of the camera with respect to the ground. You should be asking yourself why it is that the insurgents don’t seem to notice the droning of the AC-130 overhead. Also notice that the angle changing as they go through the “pylon turn” orbiting above and off to the side of the target area.

Notice what happens when they hit the first vehicle — quite large secondary explosions. This happens with several of the targets hit.

Beyond that, there is the segment where they target a running individual – notice that running down the road in the open is not a wise idea.

Also notice they picked up a tunnel entrance with the LL/IR sensor.

There are a number of other things to watch and listen to on the audio. Pay attention to the crew and combat controller coordination, firing commands, etc.

In other words, get an education, study it — learn from it.

You can review the AC-130 specifications here.

You just might need the information one day.

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