Iran Reveals Satellite Image of Downed US E-3 AWACS Aircraft

Source: Global Times
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△Iranian side released satellite image of the destroyed E-3 AWACS

On the 29th local time, the Iranian side released a satellite image of the U.S. E-3 AWACS being destroyed.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated on the 29th that the E-3 AWACS at the Saudi Sultan Prince Air Base has been completely destroyed. At the same time, other nearby aircraft also suffered severe damage.

On the 29th, reporters from the Central Station learned from the Iranian side that the Saudi Sultan Prince Air Base was recently attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, resulting in damage to a U.S. E-3 AWACS during the attack.

(Central Station reporters Li Jiannan, Li Zhao)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 E-3 AWACS aircraft
Activity
Iranian forces destroyed a U.S. E-3 AWACS aircraft
Location
Prince Sultan Air Base · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
29th
Equipment
E-3 AWACSmissilesdrones
Summary

Iranian forces destroyed a U.S. E-3 AWACS aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on the 29th. The attack involved missiles and drones, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and other nearby planes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the incident in a statement.

Key Facts
  • Iran announced the destruction of a U.S. E-3 AWACS aircraft.
  • The incident occurred at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
  • The attack involved missiles and drones from Iranian forces.
  • Other aircraft at the base were also reported damaged.
  • The event took place on the 29th of the month.