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April 3, 2026
This is the second US plane lost today in the Iran war: the 'Warthog' that infantry loves!
Another US Air Force fighter jet crashed today in the Persian Gulf region, two US officials told the New York Times.
TL;DR
- A US Air Force A-10 Warthog fighter jet crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
- The pilot was safely rescued.
- The A-10 is a dedicated close air support aircraft, famous for its GAU-8/A Avenger cannon.
- It features a titanium "bathtub" for pilot protection and redundant systems for survivability.
- The A-10 is being replaced by the F-35 Lightning II, OA-1K Sky Warden, and drones.
- Full retirement of the A-10 is scheduled by the end of 2029.