Here is a detailed look at the incidents and the US aircraft lost in the West Asia conflict so far

F-15 and A-10 downed: First US combat aircraft in over 20 years

Iran has shot down two US military aircraft, an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 attack aircraft, marking the first such incidents in over two decades. Both incidents had happened on Friday separately.

The F-15E Strike Eagle historically cost the US Air Force roughly USD 31.1 million per unit in the late 1990s.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II was developed specifically for 'Close Air Support' missions, enabling it to provide direct assistance to ground forces. Entering service in the 1970s, this aircraft was built around a 30mm rotary cannon known as the GAU-8/A Avenger, which was designed to destroy armoured vehicles.

March 1: Three F-15s were shot mistakenly

Kuwaiti air defences mistakenly shot down three US F15 fighter jets flying in Iran-related operations. Meanwhile, during the incident, six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition.

The F-15E Strike Eagle model that was involved in the incident is very expensive. According to the US Air Force fact sheet, the F-15E costs USD 31.1 million in 1998 constant dollars, meaning the adjusted price today would be considerably higher.

Introduced in the 1980s, the F-15E Strike Eagle is designed to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. While the older Strike Eagle model reflects the 1998 valuation, newer versions of the F-15 aircraft cost close to USD 100 million per jet.

March 12: KC-135 crash in Iraq

During Operation Epic Fury, a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in Iraq, killing six crew members.

The KC-135 Stratotanker, manufactured by Boeing, first entered service with the US Air Force in the late 1950s. Its mission was straightforward: to refuel other aircraft while both planes were in flight.

The KC-135 aircraft is no longer in production. Most of the aircraft still flying today were manufactured decades ago, during the Cold War era.

According to aviation data provided by Global Aircraft and the US Defence Aviation Database, the historical cost of this aircraft -- at the time of its original manufacture -- was approximately USD 39 million. Analysts suggest that if this same aircraft were to be built today incorporating modern systems, its cost would likely range between USD 70 million and USD 80 million; however, this would depend primarily on the specific upgrades and equipment incorporated into it.

March 27: E-3 Sentry destroyed in air base attack

A US Air Force E-3 Sentry (AWACS) aircraft was destroyed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base. Valued at USD 270 million -- and often referred to as the "Eye in the Sky" -- the aircraft sustained irreparable damage, representing a significant loss for regional surveillance capabilities. Several other aircraft were also damaged in the attack, and 10 to 12 US personnel were injured.

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