A-10 Warthog releasing flares - Capt. Kippun Sumner/U.S. Air Force As if one downed military aircraft wasn't bad enough, the U.S. ended up losing two in the same day during its current war with Iran.

America’s unsightly but effective A-10 Warthog jet is being deployed in the Persian Gulf, decades after the service wanted to ...

A-10 Warthog pilots ran their air conditioning at full blast in -20°F Alaska winters. The reason: “dress to egress.” Pilots ...

Supporters of the A-10 have argued that no other aircraft, notably the F-35 Lightning II, can fill the Thunderbolt II’s role. It is the season of miracles, and there seems to be guardian angels ...

The aging attack plane has come close to retirement, but congressional and now military intervention has repeatedly thrown it a lifeline.

The Cold War-era “Warthog” was first deployed in combat during Operation Urgent Fury in 1983 and is now proving even more effective in Operation Epic Fury ...

The A-10 Warthog has a new maritime role in targeting boats in the war in Iran that could extend the life of the aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force had been attempting to retire for years. Despite the ...

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...

TULSA, Okla. — A legendary piece of U.S. military history could soon become the newest landmark welcoming visitors to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum. The museum is working to bring a combat-tested ...

The 40th Flight Test Squadron’s Detachment 1, which executed A-10 developmental test operations, was officially inactivated as result of the jet’s ongoing divestment. The U.S. Air Force has announced ...

The decision comes as A-10s have seen increased involvement during Operation Epic Fury in Iran.