re: BUFFs taking it to ISIS

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What altitude do they operate at?

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AC-130s typically operate in the 15-20K foot regime. Of course they can operate outside of that, but that's their sweet spot.

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I assumed ISIS had pretty nonexistent anti-aircraft capabilities outside of light triple A.

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MANPADs are very prevalent and some can reach into the mid-20K foot range.

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instead of flying B-52's to drop a couple smart munitions.

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Like I said before, they are dropping more than just a couple. This is just the only video that's been declassified so far.