aircraft

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US Central Command has not confirmed the details surrounding the reported downing of the aircraft.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The pilot of the twin-engine, single-seat attack jet was able to fly out of Iranian airspace before ejecting from the aircraft and being rescued, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Iran's military also said it downed a US A-10 ground attack aircraft in the Gulf, with US media saying the pilot was rescued.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A heavier model, the 120-kilo Capa-X -- which can operate for 10 hours on similar missions but also alongside manned aircraft -- is currently awaiting contracts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The converted bomber aircraft they were going to fly in was another of Andrey Tupolev’s designs.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein