Iran War Winner: The A-10 Warthog Is the Flying Tank the U.S. Air Force Can’t Seem to Retire

Iran War Winner: The A-10 Warthog Is the Flying Tank the U.S. Air Force Can’t Seem to Retire

The U.S. Air Force just made a stunning reversal on the A-10 Warthog—the legendary close-air-support aircraft that was supposed to be retired by 2028 will now remain in service until at least 2030. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced the four-year extension after the Warthog proved its worth in the war with Iran, where it has been used extensively to strafe fast-attack boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The A-10 Warthog Is Winning a War …