The A-10 has overwatch and close in support during this operation. It is not a "tank killer" as too many believe. The Highway of Death in the Iraq war destruction was mostly the result of F18 & F16s.
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A10 role in the Operation Epic Fury operation
A-10 Thunderbolt II played a critical close-air support (CAS) role in Operation Epic Fury ... Deployed to the region, the A-10 was used for precision strikes on Iranian military installations, including command centers and air defense systems, particularly in the initial phases of the operation
The A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted strikes on key Iranian military infrastructure during Operation Epic Fury, focusing on high-value ground targets.
Specific targets included:
1. Command and control centers, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Joint Headquarters and Aerospace Forces Headquarters;
2. Integrated air defense systems to suppress enemy radar and anti-air capabilities;
3. Ballistic missile sites and anti-ship missile positions to degrade Iran’s long-range strike capacity;
4. Iranian naval assets, including navy ships and submarines, particularly in the Gulf of Oman;
5. Military communication infrastructure to disrupt coordination across Iranian forces.
