Here’s an under-reported aspect of Operation Rough Rider (i.e., the Trump Administration beating the Houthis with a very large stick): The deployment of A-10 Warthogs to teach the Houthis the error of their ways.
The successful missions displayed some interesting capabilities.
“After three years without a major combat deployment, America’s most rugged aircraft is back in theater, and this time, it’s not just covering troops; it’s striking mobile launcher teams before they escape.”
“On March 29, 2025, several A-10 Warthogs from the 124th Fighter Wing and 300 ground crew from the 190th Fighter Squadron deployed to the Middle East. This deployment marks the largest such deployment of this infamous aircraft in three years and it’s for more than just showing the flag. Operating out of Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, these aircraft are giving a big helping hand to the Navy as they battle a foe with ever revolving tactics.” Namely learning to shoot-and-scoot after launching their attacks on shipping.
The missiles Houthis fire are “are typically C-802s that carry a 165-kilogram armor-piercing payload and can reach targets up to 180 kilometers away.”
“The first confirmed strike came on April 1. After taking off from their air base, the Warthogs were on station within 18 minutes. Thanks to its 11,000-pound fuel tank captivity, the A-10s can loiter over target areas for up to 90 minutes before having to head back to base.”
Details of the formidable GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon snipped, because I think all of my readers are familiar with it by now.
“On that day, a circling RC-135 Rivet Joint intercepted Houthi radio signals that they were going to launch a strike soon. Because the US has destroyed practically every secure communications method the Houthis had, enemy commanders in the field have to rely on regular civilian cell phones to talk to each other, which makes finding these guys that much easier.”
“The attack was supposed to go down in less than 20 minutes, so the two A-10s punched it at full power to get there. With a max speed of about 420 miles per hour, it would take roughly 18 minutes to get there, with not a second to spare.” Yeah, this channel loves to make things overly dramatic.
“As the A-10s flew across the mountains and desert of central Yemen, the pilots are using this device to scan for the targets. This is called the AAN/AAQ-28 Litening pod [Yeah, that’s the way it’s spelled. -LP], and is how the pilot ensures that the A-10’s payloads make it on target.”
“The pod measures 87 inches long and is 16 inches in diameter. Inside this roughly 440-pound pod are a series of high-resolution forward-looking infrared sensors, laser designators, and CCTV cameras; the pilots can spot man-sized targets up to 28 miles away.”
“With no enemy radars up due to US forces knocking them out in prior strikes, the A-10s came in low and slow. At a distance of 6,500 meters away, they let loose with their cannons and gave ‘em the BRRT the aircraft is so famous for.”
“In those two seconds, the A-10s fired about 260 baseball-sized rounds, each going at 3,500 feet per second. As one can probably guess, the launcher was neutralized.”
“On April 2, an ISR satellite detected unusual heat signatures northeast of Sa’dah. Since very few people in Yemen own a car, much less a 5-ton truck, intelligence flagged it as a probable mobile launcher and passed it along to the Air Force for a closer look.”
“With the Houthis now fully aware the A-10s ere in theater, the call went out far and wide, and soon every Houthi radar left was scanning the skies, looking for an easy victory. Thankfully, these aircraft were not gonna let them. These planes are called EA-18G Growlers. If you think they look like F-18s, that’s because they kind of are. Built on the same body, these aircraft are specially modified with sensors and weapons specially designed for a mission called suppression of enemy air defenses or SEAD.”
“The Growlers’ main mission is taking out Houthi radars with systems with this. This system here on this Growler is called the Next Generation Jammer…As Houthi gunners turn on their radars, they send out a particular frequency. Since the Next Gen Jammers in service operate in the mid-band of frequencies around the 2–6 Gigahertz range, any radar pulsing in that range can get picked up. This is because the US maintains a mission library of every adversary search, surface, fire control, and missile radar in the world. When the system picks up these signals, it automatically knows what kind of system it is and uses basic geometry to figure out where the enemy radar is located.”
“The pilot then sends a continuous burst of about 270 kilowatts of power towards the Houthi radar. Because radars know the time when every radar wave is sent out and know what time it arrives, the radar uses that data to help figure out the position. However, when blasted with such a strong energy pulse, the radar can’t see any of its own emissions because this jammer is just overloading the system with a continuous stream of energy. Although some modern radars are jam-resistant, most Houthi ones are based on legacy Soviet or Iranian models that get fried.”
“Within 15 minutes, the Growlers from the USS Eisenhower had knocked out three Houthi radar installations.”
Using their Litening targeting pods, [the A-10s] picked up movement—three launchers, including one where the Houthis were putting a camouflaged tarp on to hide it again. The lead pilot fired a laser-guided AGM-65 Maverick from 26 miles away to prevent them from getting away. With its 125-pound-shaped charge, the Maverick struck the first launcher center mass. The secondary detonation from the missile on board was huge. Shrapnel tore through the other two nearby launchers and knocked fist-sized holes in them.”
“Their teams attempted to flee in a Toyota pickup, but they didn’t make it far. The trailing Warthog rolled in low. At just under 250 knots, the pilot squeezed the trigger. A half-second burst of the GAU-8 sent 50 rounds slamming into the truck and neutralized four more operators.”
“By April 10, Houthi activity had visibly shifted. Launch points previously active went cold.”
The Houthis grew even more cautious, but the A-10s sensors can even detect heat signatures coming from underground bunkers.
“On April 13, operating out of Jawf province, [Houthis] wheeled out a launcher preloaded with a C-802, set up near an irrigation berm, and awaited GPS lock from their Iranian handlers. Unfortunately for them, a US drone had spotted the movement 40 minutes earlier. A Warthog was already on station and soon inbound. At 3,000 feet, flying just over the mountain tops, the pilot waited just until he reached the Maverick’s ideal release range of around seven nautical miles. With the ability to carry six of these missiles, with three under each wing, the pilot let loose with two of them to neutralize thelauncher and its accompanying radar. Upon seeing the Warthog, the Houthi gunners abandoned their launchers and tried to run but the last thing they heard was a BRRT, and it was all over.”
“Strategically, the A-10’s success has reignited debates over close air support. While the Air Force still plans to retire the fleet by 2029, Marine and Navy commanders have petitioned for extended deployment rotations. This is because the numbers speak for themselves. From April 2 through April 17, the A-10s flew 218 sorties without a single US loss. According to CENTCOM, 47 confirmed missile systems have been knocked out, along with nine senior Houthi commanders neutralized. Because of this, the A-10 has proven itself a valuable asset in what many have considered a Navy-centric fight.”
Remember, the A-10 is the weapon the air force tried multiple times to kill, yet it’s still flying vital missions a quarter of the way through the 21st Century. The latest deployment may indicate there’s still some life left in the old hog yet…
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And even now, slated for retirement, there is still no successor, manned or unmanned, to take on the A-10s mission, which originally was a jet powered plane with survivability features to replace the A-1 “SPAD/Sandy/Skyraider” piston engine attack plane, which did so much long-duration downed pilot recovery cover work in Vietnam. Yes, they added the cannon and the anti-armor role to make the sale to the Red-Army-Central-Europe-centric 1970s post-Vietnam USAF, but that endurance and all those hard points, and the titanium bathtub armor for the cockpit, were specifically to take on the A-1 role.
With the Houthis now fully aware the A-10s [w]ere in theater, the call went out far and wide, and soon every Houthi radar left was scanning the skies, looking for an easy victory. Thankfully, these aircraft were not gonna let them. These planes are called EA-18G Growlers. If you think they look like F-18s, that’s because they kind of are. Built on the same body, these aircraft are specially modified with sensors and weapons specially designed for a mission called suppression of enemy air defenses or SEAD.”
We are continually bombarded with demands that the Warthog be retired from active service because it can no longer operate safely as a Close Air Support platform.
Then a covey of A-10s obliterates a missile site or a truck convoy to the General Consternation of America’s Enemies and renewed calls are sounded for its being decommissioned.
Hmmm.
Let’s see what these air assets can do against Russian meat waves. I suspect their effectiveness in the Ukrainian theater will produce much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
“Let’s see what these air assets can do against Russian meat waves. I suspect their effectiveness in the Ukrainian theater will produce much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.”
The Russians have cleared the skies over eastern Ukraine of all NATO and Bloc aircraft. The Ukrainians fly a few anti drone missions out of Romania and Poland over far western Ukraine, but they avoid the FEBA like the plague. Ukraine has less than 10 operational combat aircraft left.
Unless some extremely effective anti drone weapon is developed, drones are the future of CAS. The A-10 cannot outrun MANPADS.
“Then a covey of A-10s obliterates a missile site or a truck convoy to the General Consternation of America’s Enemies and renewed calls are sounded for its being decommissioned.”
The Sukhoi Su-25 Грач (Rook) – NATO reporting name: Frogfoot – was developed by the Soviets in response to the Fairchild A-10. It is 200 mph faster and far more maneuverable than the A-10.
The SU-25s – both Ukrainian and Russian – have all been shot down or withdrawn from the Ukrainian theater. The U.S. Air Force noticed this and has concluded that non stealth manned aircraft have no role – other than juicy targets – over a modern FEBA. They may still be useful for attacking barefoot Yemenis, but their lifespan will be measured in minutes when performing CAS against Russians or Chinese.
“They may still be useful for attacking barefoot Yemenis, but their lifespan will be measured in minutes when performing CAS against Russians or Chinese.”
Russians have recently used donkeys as transport. Realizing that the poor beasts will be shot for food, the Generals shifted to providing their foot soldiers with motor scooters, golf carts and Ladas with cope cages.
The low-tech Russian contract soldier is not the ubermensch you portray. When their meat waves commence, “their lifespan will be measured in minutes”.
If what you claim about the Air Force’s opinion of the Warthog is true, it will be a small sacrifice to donate the remaining stock to Ukraine and allow *them* to determine their battle worthiness.
They need not be sent out for Close Air Support, either. As the example offered by the Houthis shows, A10s may be used to devastating effect in preemptive strikes against missile sites.
The fewer missiles available to Russians, the safer Easter services will be for Ukrainians. The more Russians that die, by whatever means, the safer all Europe will become. The safer Europeans are from threat of invasion, the easier it will be for America to shift its focus to the growing threat of Chinese expansion.
Sending Warthogs to Ukraine today may allow us to prevail in the Pacific tomorrow.
I saw the video elsewhere but gave up watching when it identified a KC-46 as a RC-135 Rivet Joint. Not even close.
As described in your narrative, the A-10s did nothing that couldn’t have been done faster and with less risk by an F-16, F-35, or F/A-18, F-15E, or even a B-52.
The Litening pod used on the A-10 is also used on F-16, F-15E, B-52, and F/A-18. So are smart weapons (like Maverick). The selection of A-10 was likely due to its proximity and availability at al Dhafra. And the relatively low risk from ground units.
“Russians have recently used donkeys as transport. Realizing that the poor beasts will be shot for food, the Generals shifted to providing their foot soldiers with motor scooters, golf carts and Ladas with cope cages.”
More of your lies.
Russians use Panje horses, not donkeys, to move carts laden with supplies across otherwise impassible steppe. They are ideally suited to the awful climactic conditions of Russia and highly valued. Panje horses and carts have been used on the steppe since, at least, the Mongol irruption. Even the Germans used captured Panje horses and carts to supply starving Wehrmacht units during WW II on the Eastern Front. They are legendary.
Russians are now using motorcycles and Lada Niva 4×4 vehicles with cope cages to supply their troops in the mud, so they don’t starve. The Russians are getting their supplies through to the front lines using these vehicles.
Your beloved Ukrainian Nazis are starving because their Mitsubishi Type 73s and quads cannot carry supplies through the mud. The Warrior of the North Telegram channel has many Joker drone thermal images of the Russians obliterating these Ukrainian supply columns after they become mired in the mud.
The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire so they can resupply their front lines. The Russians are not disposed to help out the starving Ukrainians, and the Russian troops are well provisioned.
“The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire so they can resupply their front lines.”
The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire to build out their FPV drone fleet, which will give them an overwhelming advantage in freezing the Line of Control. Already, their reach blankets an area 10 mikes deep.. These drones account for 2/3 of the tubed artillery kills, which is primarily what powers the Russian offense.
In addition, Ukrainians have developed long-distance drones that have penetrated Russian air space to a depth 2,000 miles behind enemy lines.
Russia is losing the drone war, a disadvantage which will increasingly widen as Ukrainians rationalize economic production of this game-changing technology.
A-10 bombing runs would be useful in saturating the areas immediately behind the 10-mile band now controlled by FPV drones and your well-fed Russians will have to live off stored body fat for the foreseeable future.
“The first confirmed strike came on April 1. After taking off from their air base, the Warthogs were on station within 18 minutes. Thanks to its 11,000-pound fuel tank captivity, the A-10s can loiter over target areas for up to 90 minutes before having to head back to base.”
Al Dhafra is about 900 miles from Sanaa, where many strikes have been made. The text also mentions Sadah, which is also about 900 miles. No A-10 is launching from al Dhafra and getting on station over either of those in 18 minutes. It would have to fly at the speed of Mach 3.9. I don’t think that’s within the capability of an A-10. Even the closest corner of Yemen is still 400 miles from al Dhafra.
Either the A-10s are staging out of a base just on the other side of the border with Saudi, well within range of Houthi ground-to-ground missiles, or more likely the video is peddling nonsense.
“The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire to build out their FPV drone fleet, which will give them an overwhelming advantage in freezing the Line of Control. Already, their reach blankets an area 10 mikes deep.. These drones account for 2/3 of the tubed artillery kills, which is primarily what powers the Russian offense.”
There is no evidence that the Ukrainians need to “build out” their drone fleet. On 06/07 May they launched the single largest drone swarm of the war. Over 500 drones of all types, along with at least 8 cruise missiles, were launched at Moscow.
Ukrainian FPV drones have not proven very effective in the FEBA lately due to Russian jamming. The Russian R-330Zh Zhitel jamming systems prevent Ukrainian operators from actively guiding their FPV drones. Russian drones in the FEBA use fiber optic tethers which prevent EW jamming.
“In addition, Ukrainians have developed long-distance drones that have penetrated Russian air space to a depth 2,000 miles behind enemy lines.”
The Ukrainian long range drones are mostly Bayrakter TB2 and TB3 models made by Baykar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in Turkey. They are guided via Starlink connections. At least 30 were launched in the 06/07 May swarm against Moscow, but there are no reports of any damage inflicted on the Russians. Russian air defenses have improved, and are virtually impenetrable around Moscow.
The Russians have offered longer cease fires than the 3 day Victory Day truce, but only on the condition that Ukrainians not undertake any activities whatsoever within the FEBA. The Ukrainians have rejected this term because they are clearly desperate to resupply their starving troops. This is the major point of contention preventing peace negotiations from commencing in Turkey.
The A-10 was an extremely effective weapon in its day, but the advancements in MANPADS and smaller SAM systems have created a death zone for unstealthy manned aircraft below 10,000 feet. It is a death sentence to send Ukrainian pilots into the FEBA in A-10s. The Russians are already downing supersonic Su-27s every time they appear over the FEBA. The much slower, larger radar cross section A-10 has no chance whatsoever.
It’s still quite fascinating the conflict in this current world, I recently visited this site Actucarte, where President Macron said that the United States had turned its back on Europe. It’s still crazy the new world we live in
A channel clearly created by AI slop?
Please don’t promote this type of rubbish lest the internet drowns in low grade click bait
And even now, slated for retirement, there is still no successor, manned or unmanned, to take on the A-10s mission, which originally was a jet powered plane with survivability features to replace the A-1 “SPAD/Sandy/Skyraider” piston engine attack plane, which did so much long-duration downed pilot recovery cover work in Vietnam. Yes, they added the cannon and the anti-armor role to make the sale to the Red-Army-Central-Europe-centric 1970s post-Vietnam USAF, but that endurance and all those hard points, and the titanium bathtub armor for the cockpit, were specifically to take on the A-1 role.
With the Houthis now fully aware the A-10s [w]ere in theater, the call went out far and wide, and soon every Houthi radar left was scanning the skies, looking for an easy victory. Thankfully, these aircraft were not gonna let them. These planes are called EA-18G Growlers. If you think they look like F-18s, that’s because they kind of are. Built on the same body, these aircraft are specially modified with sensors and weapons specially designed for a mission called suppression of enemy air defenses or SEAD.”
We are continually bombarded with demands that the Warthog be retired from active service because it can no longer operate safely as a Close Air Support platform.
Then a covey of A-10s obliterates a missile site or a truck convoy to the General Consternation of America’s Enemies and renewed calls are sounded for its being decommissioned.
Hmmm.
Let’s see what these air assets can do against Russian meat waves. I suspect their effectiveness in the Ukrainian theater will produce much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
“Let’s see what these air assets can do against Russian meat waves. I suspect their effectiveness in the Ukrainian theater will produce much weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.”
The Russians have cleared the skies over eastern Ukraine of all NATO and Bloc aircraft. The Ukrainians fly a few anti drone missions out of Romania and Poland over far western Ukraine, but they avoid the FEBA like the plague. Ukraine has less than 10 operational combat aircraft left.
Unless some extremely effective anti drone weapon is developed, drones are the future of CAS. The A-10 cannot outrun MANPADS.
“Then a covey of A-10s obliterates a missile site or a truck convoy to the General Consternation of America’s Enemies and renewed calls are sounded for its being decommissioned.”
This was written with you in mind, Comrade.
“This was written with you in mind, Comrade.”
The Sukhoi Su-25 Грач (Rook) – NATO reporting name: Frogfoot – was developed by the Soviets in response to the Fairchild A-10. It is 200 mph faster and far more maneuverable than the A-10.
The SU-25s – both Ukrainian and Russian – have all been shot down or withdrawn from the Ukrainian theater. The U.S. Air Force noticed this and has concluded that non stealth manned aircraft have no role – other than juicy targets – over a modern FEBA. They may still be useful for attacking barefoot Yemenis, but their lifespan will be measured in minutes when performing CAS against Russians or Chinese.
“They may still be useful for attacking barefoot Yemenis, but their lifespan will be measured in minutes when performing CAS against Russians or Chinese.”
Russians have recently used donkeys as transport. Realizing that the poor beasts will be shot for food, the Generals shifted to providing their foot soldiers with motor scooters, golf carts and Ladas with cope cages.
The low-tech Russian contract soldier is not the ubermensch you portray. When their meat waves commence, “their lifespan will be measured in minutes”.
If what you claim about the Air Force’s opinion of the Warthog is true, it will be a small sacrifice to donate the remaining stock to Ukraine and allow *them* to determine their battle worthiness.
They need not be sent out for Close Air Support, either. As the example offered by the Houthis shows, A10s may be used to devastating effect in preemptive strikes against missile sites.
The fewer missiles available to Russians, the safer Easter services will be for Ukrainians. The more Russians that die, by whatever means, the safer all Europe will become. The safer Europeans are from threat of invasion, the easier it will be for America to shift its focus to the growing threat of Chinese expansion.
Sending Warthogs to Ukraine today may allow us to prevail in the Pacific tomorrow.
I saw the video elsewhere but gave up watching when it identified a KC-46 as a RC-135 Rivet Joint. Not even close.
As described in your narrative, the A-10s did nothing that couldn’t have been done faster and with less risk by an F-16, F-35, or F/A-18, F-15E, or even a B-52.
The Litening pod used on the A-10 is also used on F-16, F-15E, B-52, and F/A-18. So are smart weapons (like Maverick). The selection of A-10 was likely due to its proximity and availability at al Dhafra. And the relatively low risk from ground units.
“Russians have recently used donkeys as transport. Realizing that the poor beasts will be shot for food, the Generals shifted to providing their foot soldiers with motor scooters, golf carts and Ladas with cope cages.”
More of your lies.
Russians use Panje horses, not donkeys, to move carts laden with supplies across otherwise impassible steppe. They are ideally suited to the awful climactic conditions of Russia and highly valued. Panje horses and carts have been used on the steppe since, at least, the Mongol irruption. Even the Germans used captured Panje horses and carts to supply starving Wehrmacht units during WW II on the Eastern Front. They are legendary.
Russians are now using motorcycles and Lada Niva 4×4 vehicles with cope cages to supply their troops in the mud, so they don’t starve. The Russians are getting their supplies through to the front lines using these vehicles.
Your beloved Ukrainian Nazis are starving because their Mitsubishi Type 73s and quads cannot carry supplies through the mud. The Warrior of the North Telegram channel has many Joker drone thermal images of the Russians obliterating these Ukrainian supply columns after they become mired in the mud.
The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire so they can resupply their front lines. The Russians are not disposed to help out the starving Ukrainians, and the Russian troops are well provisioned.
“The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire so they can resupply their front lines.”
The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire to build out their FPV drone fleet, which will give them an overwhelming advantage in freezing the Line of Control. Already, their reach blankets an area 10 mikes deep.. These drones account for 2/3 of the tubed artillery kills, which is primarily what powers the Russian offense.
In addition, Ukrainians have developed long-distance drones that have penetrated Russian air space to a depth 2,000 miles behind enemy lines.
Russia is losing the drone war, a disadvantage which will increasingly widen as Ukrainians rationalize economic production of this game-changing technology.
A-10 bombing runs would be useful in saturating the areas immediately behind the 10-mile band now controlled by FPV drones and your well-fed Russians will have to live off stored body fat for the foreseeable future.
Oh, and this that I missed earlier:
Operating out of Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, …
“The first confirmed strike came on April 1. After taking off from their air base, the Warthogs were on station within 18 minutes. Thanks to its 11,000-pound fuel tank captivity, the A-10s can loiter over target areas for up to 90 minutes before having to head back to base.”
Al Dhafra is about 900 miles from Sanaa, where many strikes have been made. The text also mentions Sadah, which is also about 900 miles. No A-10 is launching from al Dhafra and getting on station over either of those in 18 minutes. It would have to fly at the speed of Mach 3.9. I don’t think that’s within the capability of an A-10. Even the closest corner of Yemen is still 400 miles from al Dhafra.
Either the A-10s are staging out of a base just on the other side of the border with Saudi, well within range of Houthi ground-to-ground missiles, or more likely the video is peddling nonsense.
“The Ukrainians are seeking a 30 day cease fire to build out their FPV drone fleet, which will give them an overwhelming advantage in freezing the Line of Control. Already, their reach blankets an area 10 mikes deep.. These drones account for 2/3 of the tubed artillery kills, which is primarily what powers the Russian offense.”
There is no evidence that the Ukrainians need to “build out” their drone fleet. On 06/07 May they launched the single largest drone swarm of the war. Over 500 drones of all types, along with at least 8 cruise missiles, were launched at Moscow.
Ukrainian FPV drones have not proven very effective in the FEBA lately due to Russian jamming. The Russian R-330Zh Zhitel jamming systems prevent Ukrainian operators from actively guiding their FPV drones. Russian drones in the FEBA use fiber optic tethers which prevent EW jamming.
“In addition, Ukrainians have developed long-distance drones that have penetrated Russian air space to a depth 2,000 miles behind enemy lines.”
The Ukrainian long range drones are mostly Bayrakter TB2 and TB3 models made by Baykar Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. in Turkey. They are guided via Starlink connections. At least 30 were launched in the 06/07 May swarm against Moscow, but there are no reports of any damage inflicted on the Russians. Russian air defenses have improved, and are virtually impenetrable around Moscow.
The Russians have offered longer cease fires than the 3 day Victory Day truce, but only on the condition that Ukrainians not undertake any activities whatsoever within the FEBA. The Ukrainians have rejected this term because they are clearly desperate to resupply their starving troops. This is the major point of contention preventing peace negotiations from commencing in Turkey.
The A-10 was an extremely effective weapon in its day, but the advancements in MANPADS and smaller SAM systems have created a death zone for unstealthy manned aircraft below 10,000 feet. It is a death sentence to send Ukrainian pilots into the FEBA in A-10s. The Russians are already downing supersonic Su-27s every time they appear over the FEBA. The much slower, larger radar cross section A-10 has no chance whatsoever.
It’s still quite fascinating the conflict in this current world, I recently visited this site Actucarte, where President Macron said that the United States had turned its back on Europe. It’s still crazy the new world we live in