US Air Force Plans A-10 Warthog Combat Search-and-Rescue Role Transfer to F-35
The US Air Force is developing a strategy to transition the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue responsibilities to newer jets, such as the F-35. This move is part of ongoing efforts to modernize the Air Force fleet.
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The US Air Force is working out how to hand the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue role off to jets like the F-35
The Air Force has pushed the retirement of its A-10 Warthogs back to the end of the decade. US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell The US Air Force is still planning to replace A-10 Warthogs with F-35s and F-15Es. Lawmakers pressed officials about capability gaps and pilot training for search and rescue missions. A-10s supported an Iran rescue mission and hunted fast-attack boats. The US Air Force has delayed the retirement of its A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, but the W...
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