As far as MANPADS are concerned, the A-10 is stealth. Nearly all MANPADS are infrared guided. The A-10 hides the engine exhaust by surrounding it with the airc

As far as MANPADS are concerned, the A-10 is stealth. Nearly all MANPADS are infrared guided. The A-10 hides the engine exhaust by surrounding it with the aircraft's tail. This is better than the F-35 and F-22, and about as good as the YF-23 or F-117. Any of those aircraft can be additionally protected by a towed decoy.