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US-Iran Conflict Live During Holi: F-15 vs F-18 Fighter Jets Engage; US-Kuwaiti Aircraft
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Kuwaiti F-18 Accidentally Downs 3 US F-15 Jets Amid Iran Tensions; $300M Loss
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News18
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04-03-2026, 13:53
Kuwaiti F-18 Accidentally Downs 3 US F-15 Jets Amid Iran Tensions; $300M Loss
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A Kuwaiti F-18 Hornet accidentally shot down three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets in Kuwaiti airspace.
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The incident occurred during high tensions with Iran, as a Kuwaiti pilot mistakenly fired three AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
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All three American F-15s were destroyed, but their crew members managed to parachute out safely.
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The mishap sparked debate on the capabilities of the F-15E (long-range, speed) versus the F-18 Hornet (agility, multi-role).
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The loss of the F-15s resulted in an estimated $300 million economic loss; the Pentagon is investigating a communication failure.
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