At least 81 destroyed or damaged American warplanes, helicopters, and drones could cost $3.3 billion, according to a paper by the Congressional Research Service
At least 81 US aircraft have been lost since Washington and Israel started their war against Iran in late February, a report prepared for US lawmakers concludes.
The cost of destroyed or damaged American warplanes, helicopters, and drones could reach $3.3 billion, according to the paper released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Tuesday.
The figures provided in the document are based on news reports and statements by the US Central Command and officials from the War Department, the CRS said. Congress previously criticized the Pentagon for its reluctance to provide a complete list of aircraft losses in the conflict.
Some of the most advanced US warplanes have suffered hits, including one F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter, which was damaged by Iranian fire on March 19, and 12 F-15E Strike Eagle fighters, the report read.
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