The aircraft has numerous features that are purpose built for pilot safety and durability in contested airspace.

A U.S. A-10 aircraft has been hit by Iranian air defenses, Iranian state media reported, citing Iran’s Army public relations office.

April 9, 2026: The American A-10 ground attack aircraft, equipped with a 30mm autocannon and pylons for carrying bombs and missiles, proved invaluable in eventually opening up the Strait of Hormuz.

IRAN, — A U.S. official confirmed that a second aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive military situation. The U.S. A-10 ...