See every type of military aircraft the US has lost in the Iran war
- Military aircraft that were reported lost, damaged, or destroyed during the Iran war.
- The Department of Defense has estimated the total cost of these aircraft losses at $2.6 billion.
- Among the most expensive losses identified in the report was an E-3 Sentry surveillance plane.
Congress has released a list of 42 U.S. Military aircraft that were reported lost, damaged, or destroyed during the Iran war. The list was compiled using information provided by the Pentagon, Central Command, and various news reports.
The Department of Defense has estimated the total cost of these aircraft losses at $2.6 billion.
High-Value Asset Losses
Among the most expensive losses identified in the report was an E-3 Sentry surveillance plane. The aircraft was damaged during an Iranian drone and missile attack conducted in Saudi Arabia.
According to the report, the Air Force’s original cost for each E-3 Sentry aircraft was approximately $270 million.
Affected Aircraft Types
The congressional list includes several different types of military aircraft that sustained damage or were destroyed. These include:
- F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
- MQ-4C Triton spy drone
- A-10 Warthog
Congressional Oversight and Accounting
In the report, Congress raised concerns regarding the completeness of the data provided by the military. The report noted that it was
“unclear”
Congress
whether the Defense Department had supplied a full accounting of all lost aircraft. Congress indicated that this information is essential to its oversight role, specifically regarding the budgetary impact of the losses.