Western analysts have concluded that the war in the Middle East has entered a new phase, as the United States has begun to lose even more of its precious weapons and equipment. The new “victim” of the Iranian regime has become the American A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. It is also often called the “flying tank.”
Points of attention
- This is the only US aircraft created specifically for direct support of ground forces.
- The A-10's main "trump card" is considered to be the 30mm GAU-8/A cannon, which is capable of firing up to 3,900 rounds per minute.
The US lost an A-10 Thunderbolt II
As Komputer Świat notes, this is a unique American attack aircraft that still has no direct successor.
The Iranian regime was able to shoot it down near Kuwait.
According to the latest data, the plane may have been hit by Iranian air defenses.
The pilot managed to eject and was evacuated - his life is not in danger.
A video of the alleged moment of the A-10 destruction began to be actively distributed online.
Despite this, analysts believe that eyewitnesses filmed the destruction of an MQ-9 Reaper drone, which was also involved in the search for the F-15E crew.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the "flying tank," is the only American aircraft designed specifically for direct support of ground forces. Its design allows it to withstand significant damage: the aircraft can return to base even with severe damage to the fuselage, one engine, or a partially destroyed wing.
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