The AC-119 proved to be a successful conversion of the C-119 base transport model. By Staff Writer
The AC-119 series was a modified "G" model of the successful C-119 "Flying Boxcar" transport aircraft. The AC-119's would see service throughout the Vietnam War fulfilling a dual-role capability based on model type.
"Shadow" represented the adopted name by crews of their respective AC-119G models whereas "Stinger" represented the adopted name by crews of their respective AC-119K models. Though similar aircraft in many regards, the Shadow variants were called serve in the close-support and airbase defensive roles where Stinger variants would be called on to fulfill more aggressive hunt and destroy sorties. Concentration of the AC-119K variants revolved heavily on the Ho Chi Minh supply trail, as aircraft there were called to target the incoming and outgoing supply and troop movements as needed.
In 1972, control of at least 16 AC-119K models were transferred to the South Vietnamese Air Force, in effect deleting the original AC-119K group. In all, the AC-119 gunship models continued to prove the C-119 airframe as a highly successful and adaptable design.
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1945
Designation:Fairchild AC-119 Shadow / Stinger Classification Type:Gunship / Close-Support Aircraft Contractor:Fairchild Corporation - USA Country of Origin: United States Production Total: Not Available
Operators: South Vietnam and the United States of America
Variants
C-119 - Base Transport Model
AC-119 "Shadow" - Gunship Conversion Model Designation
AC-119G - Modified Gunship Model Designation based on the C-119G transport model; fitted with 4 x 7.62mm miniguns.
AC-119K "Stinger" - Gunship Model Variant; fitted with 4 x 7.62mm miniguns and 1 x 20mm cannon.
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