U.S. Media: At Least 16 American MQ-9 "Reaper" Drones Shot Down
Source: Global Times
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According to a report by NBC on April 4, a U.S. official stated that since the outbreak of war with Iran, at least 16 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down, including two this week. It is reported that each MQ-9 Reaper drone costs about 30 million dollars.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
16 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Activity
At least 16 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down since the outbreak of war against Iran, with two shot down this week.
Location
Washington
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
Since the outbreak of war against Iran, with two this week
Equipment
MQ-9 Reaper drones
Summary
At least 16 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down since the outbreak of war against Iran, with two drones lost this week. Each drone is valued at around $30 million, highlighting significant losses for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Key Facts
- At least 16 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down since the outbreak of war against Iran.
- Two drones were shot down this week.
- Each MQ-9 Reaper drone costs approximately $30 million.