Every American Aircraft Lost Or Damaged During The Iran War, Visualized

Key Points:

• Recent U.S. government reports reveal significant damage to the Pentagon’s aerial fleet caused by Iran since the war began in February 2026, with drone losses, especially the MQ-9 Reaper fleet, being the most substantial both in numbers and replacement costs.
• The MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet suffered the loss of approximately 47 drones, costing over $1.4 billion, and the U.S. Air Force is seeking lower-cost replacements through programs like the Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA).
• Manned aircraft losses include multiple KC-135 Stratotankers, F-15E Strike Eagles, and an E-3G Sentry, with replacement costs reaching hundreds of millions per aircraft; a costly April 2026 combat search and rescue operation alone resulted in over $400 million in aircraft losses.
• The conflict has severely depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles, with estimates indicating half to two-thirds of critical missile inventories used since mid-2025, and replenishment efforts expected to take at least five years, raising concerns about readiness for potential future conflicts, particularly against China.
• Military leaders warn that the ongoing attrition of aircraft and munitions impacts U.S. deterrence capabilities, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, where China’s larger missile arsenal and production capacity pose a significant strategic challenge.