The United States lost or damaged at least 42 aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, during Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28, targeting Iran, according to an official report.

The report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) stated that the number of aircraft damaged or destroyed could still be revised due to several factors, including classification restrictions, ongoing combat operations, and challenges related to attribution.

List of aircraft US lost

The reported aircraft losses and damages include:

Four F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets

One F-35A Lightning II

One A-10 Thunderbolt II

Seven KC-135 Stratotanker tanker aircraft

One E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft

Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft

One HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter

24 MQ-9 Reaper drones,

One MQ-4C Triton