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How did Iran shoot down 2 US fighter jets?
short by Ankit Tiwari / on Saturday, 4 April, 2026
Iran likely shot down the US F15-E and A-10 Warthog attack aircraft using infrared-guided Majid surface-to-air missile system, NDTV reported. The footage released by Iran indicated the missiles likely used Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors that track heat signatures from aircraft engines rather than traditional radar. Once locked, the missile follows the heat signal and hits the aircraft.
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