The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance, ground-attack fixed wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of ground-attack weapons that have sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. Unlike most other aircraft used at the time, it relies on visual targeting rather than with radars. The gunship is often used to carry out close air support missions and ground-attack missions, but due to its high profile and low operating altitude, it's often flown at night.