AC-130J Ghostrider
AC-130J Ghostrider Flag – Airpower Where the Night Begins
Honor the gunship that brings the thunder with this bold, full-color AC-130J Ghostrider aircraft flag. Designed for those who know the meaning of close air support, this 36″ x 60″ polyester wall flag made by Custom Flag Nation showcases the lethal silhouette of the Air Force’s most advanced gunship. With its distinctive profile, powerful arsenal, and unmatched nighttime precision, the AC-130J represents the pinnacle of airborne firepower—and now it can dominate your wall space just like it does the battlefield.
Crafted from durable, fade-resistant fabric with metal grommets for easy hanging, this high-impact flag is perfect for man caves, hangars, barracks, or anywhere you want to display your pride in the most feared fixed-wing aircraft in the skies. Best suited for indoor display to ensure longevity of the vibrant colors. Whether you’re a current or former gunship crew member, an aviation enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates American air superiority, this flag makes a meaningful statement.
Looking for something unique and meaningful to send to your deployed military member? These make great deployment gifts to receive downrange in their care packages from home. Proudly made by a veteran-owned business.
• 100% polyester• Knitted fabric• Fabric weight: 4.42 oz/yd² (150 g/m²) • Print on one side• Blank reverse side• 2 metal grommets
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Aircraft Overview
The Lockheed AC-130J Ghostrider is the most advanced and heavily armed variant in the legendary AC-130 gunship lineage. Developed as a successor to the AC-130U Spooky and AC-130W Stinger II, the Ghostrider brings enhanced firepower, speed, and survivability to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) missions. Built on the C-130J Super Hercules airframe, the AC-130J combines the rugged versatility of a transport aircraft with devastating close air support capabilities.
What sets the AC-130J apart is its integrated weapon systems, which typically include a 30mm GAU-23/A autocannon, 105mm M102 howitzer, and precision-guided munitions such as GBAU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) and AGM-176 Griffin missiles. Its modern avionics, sensor suite, and modular open systems architecture give the Ghostrider a lethal edge during low-visibility and nighttime operations—often referred to as “bringing the storm” when ground troops call for help.
Designed specifically for precision strike, armed reconnaissance, and air interdiction, the Ghostrider offers unparalleled support to special operations forces on the ground. Its ability to loiter for extended periods while delivering accurate firepower has made it a critical asset in modern conflicts.
The AC-130J achieved initial operational capability in 2017, and as of 2022, the Air Force planned to procure at least 37 aircraft, replacing older models in the process. Ghostriders are based at Hurlburt Field, Florida, home of AFSOC, and are operated by elite units such as the 4th Special Operations Squadron.
This flying fortress continues the legacy of the AC-130 gunship family that began in Vietnam and has evolved through decades of combat experience. With its unmatched ability to deliver overwhelming firepower in support of U.S. forces, the AC-130J Ghostrider isn’t just an aircraft—it’s a mission multiplier, a guardian angel, and a symbol of dominance from the night sky.
