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I think an A-10 is also down (pilot ejected and safe). I'm surprised that they decided to fly an A-10 into Iran. I mean it's a solid plane that can sustain some
by markus_zhang 7mo ago
I think an A-10 is also down (pilot ejected and safe). I'm surprised that they decided to fly an A-10 into Iran. I mean it's a solid plane that can sustain some AD fire, but at the same time it usually operates within the height that MANPADs can reach.
- torlok 7mo agoConsidering the number of friendly fire incidents these moronic planes cause, Iran would probably be better off leaving them be.
- hajile 7mo agoAll CAS can cause friendly fire, but that doesn't remove the need for CAS. The A-10 flies slower and closer than our fighter jets which means they have more time to assess the situation before taking action.
- bigyabai 7mo agoThe A-10 will be cited in every future American CAS program as the reason FLIR is built-in. Deserved or not, the aircraft earned it's reputation.