Fairchild AC-119
| AC-119G Shadow AC-119K Stinger | |
|---|---|
| An AC-119G gunship over Tan Son Nhut Air Base | |
| General information | |
| Type | Ground-attack aircraft and close air support gunship |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Aircraft |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 52 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | November 1968 |
| Retired | USAF: 1971 Republic of Vietnam Air Force: 1975 |
| Developed from | Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar |
The Fairchild AC-119G Shadow and AC-119K Stinger were twin-engine piston-powered gunships developed by the United States during the Vietnam War. They replaced the Douglas AC-47 Spooky and operated alongside the early versions of the AC-130 Spectre gunship.