Although you would expect that handling qualities of the trusty C-130 would not change much after modification to Gunship configuration, you don't really know for sure until you get some daylight on the bottom side of the tires. The story at the link below gives a little bit of detail on the flying qualities test program for this aircraft. I suspect we won't see much regarding the systems testing that is sure to follow.
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/473295/new-ac-130j-completes-first-test-flight.aspx
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