More than 40 US military aircraft lost or damaged in $29bn Iran war
More than 40 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged since the start of the war with Iran, a Congressional report has revealed.
Operation Epic Fury has led to the destruction of 42 aircraft, including F-15 fighter jets, an F-35 Lightning II aircraft, drones, and a HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue helicopter due to incidents including friendly fire and combat operations.
The F-35A Lightning II alone is worth around $110m, according to the Centre for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.
A single F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet estimated to cost around $30m when purchased in 1998 is now worth between $65m and $70m when adjusted for inflation.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/more-than-40-us-military-aircraft-lost-or-damaged-in-29bn-iran-war/ar-AA23J5jl
Trumpy don't care. It's not his money.
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