The problem is that gunships like these often hit targets that are in close contact with US forces.
The precision is required to reduce the risk of killing friendlies.
... and ManPads are making the AC-130’s job increasingly hazardous. Using PGM’s in lieu of mini-guns and the lightweight cannon is a way to gain a little more stand-off range. But that complicates things as Close Air Support becomes, err, a little more distant.
Understood. My entire concept of warfare against Muslims is on a different level. Friendlies would be on the ground under completely different circumstances. In other words, only after all water, fuel, crops have been tainted or destroyed. The enemy would be carpet bombed by B-52's until Muslims are either dead or deaf. Friendlies are only needed when a dead Muslim isn't good enough and a live one is needed or when we are trying to hold ground. Holding ground includes identifying the enemy, e.g., check points. Enemy identified equals enemy dead. I like I said before, I don't care about collateral damage. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq should have been concluded by 2002. With Iran surrounded, Iran should have been conquered in 2003.