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Iran Blinds US 'Hawk': E-3 Sentry Destroyed, Trump's Plan in Jeopardy
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03-04-2026, 04:34
Iran Blinds US 'Hawk': E-3 Sentry Destroyed, Trump's Plan in Jeopardy
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Iranian missiles and drones destroyed a US E-3 Sentry aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base, a major setback for 'Operation Epic Fury'.
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The E-3 Sentry, an aging AWACS aircraft, is crucial for tracking enemy radars and missiles; its destruction severely impacts US air strategy.
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With only 16 active E-3 aircraft remaining and a declining mission capability rate, the US faces a critical shortage.
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A potential workaround involves salvaging parts from 18 retired E-3s at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, but modernizing old radar is challenging.
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The US Navy's E-2D Hawkeye offers limited support, while the E-7 Wedgetail replacement program faces budget cuts, leaving the future uncertain.
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