Annie Jennemann
The United States military employed more than 30 types of aircraft, vessels and systems in its operation in Iran as of March 23. "Operation Epic Fury" was launched at 1:15 a.m. Feb. 28, according to U.S. Central Command. Over the first 72 hours of the operation, more than 1,700 strikes occurred by the United States.
As of March 23, more than 9,000 strikes have occurred, and more than 140 Iranian vessels have been damaged or destroyed, according to CENTCOM. A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. Images of the jet analyzed by CNN matched an F-15E fighter jet. Three U.S. Air Force F-15Es were struck down in Kuwait during the first week in a "friendly fire" incident. The Get the Facts Data Team compiled information about some of the various aircraft used in the United States’ operations in Iran. The data collected includes the cost per unit at the time it was built or according to the U.S. Air Force website.
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