The APQ-180 radar is used in the gunship AC-130U Specter. This is a modification of the APG-70 radar and has set a target track, earth moving target indication and track the position of the projectile impact point, tracking beacon, and mode of time. The current APG-70 antenna and analog signal processors have been modified and added to complete the APQ-180 system.
The gunship AC-130U Specter is a platform to air-ground equipped with a 105 mm cannon and guns of 25 mm and 40 mm. It is operated by the Special Operations Forces from the U.S