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U.S. Lost 47 MQ-9 Reaper Drones in Iran

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. forces lost 47 MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran, costing over $1.4 billion.
One MQ-4C Triton drone, valued at $150 million, was lost over the Persian Gulf.
An E-3 Sentry AWACS was lost, with replacement estimated at $500 million via the E-7 program.
Two A-10 Warthog jets suffered severe damage, one missing a wing and one crashing after pilot ejection.
Four F-15E Strike Eagle fighters were destroyed, costing roughly $400 million.

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U.S. forces lost 47 MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran, costing over $1.4 billion.
One MQ-4C Triton drone, valued at $150 million, was lost over the Persian Gulf.
An E-3 Sentry AWACS was lost, with replacement estimated at $500 million via the E-7 program.
Two A-10 Warthog jets suffered severe damage, one missing a wing and one crashing after pilot ejection.
Four F-15E Strike Eagle fighters were destroyed, costing roughly $400 million.