The game bridges the gap between historical and modern combat, allowing players to operate various AC-130 variants. Key features include:
: A free-form mode that allows players to spawn units and test weapon systems at will. File: Project.Gunship.zip ...
: The simulator features realistic FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) systems with White Hot and Black Hot visual modes to identify heat signatures on the ground. The game bridges the gap between historical and
: A survival-style mode where players protect friendly ground units from endless waves of enemies, with difficulty and enemy health scaling over time. : A survival-style mode where players protect friendly
The development team has consistently expanded the game through major updates, such as , which added new scenarios like "Aerial Ambush" and "Precision Strike" along with a dedicated tutorial mode . Current game modes include:
: Take control of a wide arsenal, from the vintage 105mm howitzer and 40mm Bofors used in Vietnam to the modern 25mm Gatling cannon and precision-guided Hellfire missiles .
: Objective-based missions tailored to the specific historical conflict of each gunship variant.