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Originally Posted by gunnut
I thought AC-130 flies above the normal engagement envelope of manpad.  |
Here is a good discussion on the AC-130 operating envelope:
TROOPS IN FALLUJAH LOST BID FOR DAYTIME AC-130 GUNSHIP FIRE SUPPORT by Elaine M. Grossman
In short, they say that the AC-130 operates well within the envelop of certain manpads and does not operate during daylight hours, except for emergencies.