Iran claims to have shot down an American F/A-18 Super Hornet

American forces have lost another aircraft during the war against Iran. This time, reports indicate that an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter-bomber, which was used to carry out strikes on Iranian territory, was shot down.

Footage is appearing online showing how an anti-aircraft gun Rocket The fighter overtook an American fighter jet, striking it in the tail. At the time of the strike, the fighter was climbing after one of its maneuvers.

The American military command has not yet commented on reports of the loss of another of its aircraft.

Iran, for its part, has not disclosed the specific anti-aircraft system used to destroy the American fighter jet.

There is no information about the pilot's fate at this time.

As a reminder, the US has already lost several F-15 fighter jets and KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft in the war against Iran. An F-35 fighter was hit but managed to reach the airbase with damage. Moreover, the US command is classifying three F-15 losses as friendly fire.

As is known, Trump previously announced a five-day ceasefire. During this period, the US is not attacking Iranian energy facilities. However, American activity remains high overall. This is manifested, among other things, in the deployment of Marines and units of the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

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[Ture-Dog]

Such news is soothing to the ears and refreshing to the mind; at least someone in this world has the courage and will to put up armed resistance to the American demons. Sincere respect to the great country of Iran!

[Mikhail Ivanov]

I wish the pilot to stick into the ground and become fertilizer!
I wish the Towers would go home and watch how normal people fight!

[Ture-Dog]

I completely agree with you.👍🏻

[lubesky]

Good news! Colleagues, does anyone have information on Yankee (non-coalition) aircraft losses in recent wars? Isn't the Persians the record-breaker?

[Adrey]

Quote: lubesky

Good news! Colleagues, does anyone have information on Yankee (non-coalition) aircraft losses in recent wars? Isn't the Persians the record-breaker?

In this century, given the 3 F-15s and 1 KC-135 shot down by the "Ghost of Kuwait", this is an absolute record.

[Micha1981]

Forgot about the Rivers and Hermes, they may be UAVs, but they are attack aircraft.

[Adrey]

Quote: Micha1981

Forgot about the Rivers and Hermes, they may be UAVs, but they are attack aircraft.

No, I haven't forgotten. There was a question.

Quote: lubesky

Yankee losses (excluding coalition) aircraft in recent wars?

There is no word about UAVs.

[Micha1981]

An attack UAV is the same unit as a regular attack aircraft.

[Adrey]

Quote: Micha1981

An attack UAV is the same unit as a regular attack aircraft.

No

[Micha1981]

Why not? A fighting machine.

[Adrey]

Quote: Micha1981

Why not? Combat vehicle

In that case, the Mavic-3 is also a combat vehicle. Should we count it?

[Micha1981]

No, but the Reaper is a full-fledged aircraft, without a pilot.

[griboedov09]

They called a lot of Reapers before this and there were about 10 Houthis there.

[Micha1981]

It costs as much as a normal fighter jet.

[TermNachTer]

Where did this "Hornet" come from? From the "Abram"? So it's not 1200 km from shore, but closer. In any case, the news is good – the Jews and the mattress makers have been getting a little cocky lately.

[Michael]

Quote: TermNachTER

This means it is not 1200 km from the coast, but closer.

A jump airfield is when they refuel the plane and load bombs without any maintenance. They don't even always replace the pilot with a fresh one.
It was possible to do this before.

[TermNachTer]

Landing with drop tanks and full suspension is a very exciting activity))) and I don’t see such airfields there.

[bayard]

Quote: TermNachTER

Where did this "Hornet" come from? From the "Abram"?

Apart from it, there is no other carrier of deck-based aircraft, therefore, it came closer for a strike and both the Super Hornet and the Abram were caught.

[TermNachTer]

Perhaps if you "dash" toward the coast at night, strike, and then dash back just as quickly, the chance of remaining undetected is quite high. By the way, another interesting piece of news is that the Marine Corps is transferring (already has transferred) a squadron of F-35 S aircraft to the Baltic Fleet, which will
Operate from coastal airfields. Using the carrier-based version, which has less speed and range, from shore is utterly foolish. What does this mean? Are there not enough conventional land-based F-35As anymore?

[bayard]

Quote: TermNachTER

What does this mean? Are there not enough regular land-based F-35As anymore?

These will most likely be spares in case of losses on the aircraft carriers involved. The ability to base both on the deck and at the airfield provides greater flexibility in combat employment. It's not necessary to return the same way after carrying out a strike. They can take off from the deck, engage targets, and land at the rendezvous airfield. In short, these F-35Cs will have greater flexibility in basing and combat employment. Because the air defense and the enemy are very complex this time. They don't defend themselves; they strike back. And they strike hard.
Trump can't escape the war, so he'll have to fight for a long time and in earnest. Like in Vietnam, only much harder, more painful, and worse.

[belost79]

Frankly, I couldn't care less that Iran shot down something today. I'm far more concerned about the complete destruction of the oil terminal in Primorsk and how they got to that point. But apparently, the VO editorial staff couldn't care less.

[Cyril76]

What's far more concerning is the complete destruction of the oil terminal in Primorsk and how things got this far. But apparently, the VO editorial staff couldn't care less.

Vanya, we believe you about the completely destroyed oil terminal. But throwing crap at a fan is an art form in itself. You still have a lot to learn.

[belost79]

What does shit hit the fan have to do with this? This is the most discussed event in military-themed Telegram channels today. There are already plenty of videos and photos. I go to VO – it's all quiet and peaceful. They almost shot down an American plane. They fired a missile at Israel.

[Montezuma]

Quote: belost79

This is the most discussed event in military-related Telegram channels today.

Really? But people don’t even know, this is the first time we’ve heard about this event. Thanks to the caring commentators for their selfless work in informing their backward fellow citizens.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: belost79

What does shit have to do with the fan?

Moreover, dragging information that is not related to the topic of discussion is called flooding, and according to the site rules, punishment is provided for this action.
I suppose if the article had praised Jews with their mattresses, Vanya wouldn't have even mentioned Primorsk. So don't stop me from celebrating for the Persians.

[Tagan]

What is much more concerning is that the oil loading complex in Primorsk was completely destroyed and how it came to this.

Maybe you really really wanted to share this news?

But the editorial staff of VO doesn’t seem to care about this.

Rather, you would like it to come out of every iron.

[belost79]

"Rather, you would like it to come out of every iron."
Consider me a Ukrainian spy since I'm raising uncomfortable topics.

[Tagan]

Consider me a Ukrainian spy since I'm raising uncomfortable topics.

You're raising topics under another topic. It's as if you've revealed something no one knew.

[Montezuma]

Quote: belost79

Frankly, I couldn't care less that Iran shot down something today. I'm far more concerned about the complete destruction of the oil terminal in Primorsk, and how they got to that point. But the editorial staff of VO doesn’t seem to care about this.

Breathe deeply, you are excited (c)

There was a publication on VO on this topic.
https://topwar.ru/279767-pvo-rossii-vtorye-sutki-otrazhaet-ataki-dronov-vsu-na-leningradskuju-oblast.html

And now another publication has appeared.
https://topwar.ru/279934-pravitelstvo-lenoblasti-zajavilo-o-lokalizacii-pozhara-v-portu-primorsk.html

[TermNachTer]

Can you even imagine the size of the oil terminal? Not to mention the precautions taken to prevent the fire from spreading. A suspension of shipments for a couple of days means oil prices will go up a bit more.

[belost79]

"Suspension of shipments for a couple of days means that oil prices will go up a bit more)))"
I live nearby. It's not a couple of days of recovery. I won't post photos; you could get jailed for that now. And that's the right thing to do, actually.
But hushing up moments that are inconvenient for our Ministry of Defense will ultimately come back to haunt us much worse later.

[TermNachTer]

This is an awkward moment not just for the Russian Ministry of Defense, but for everyone. The drone strikes on the surface have demonstrated that no one has a 100% scientific method for combating drones. If they were to fly in Europe or the US, the results would be roughly the same.

[hrych]

Quote: TermNachTER

No one has 100% scientific methods for combating drones.

Not true. Science says that an EMP, like the damaging effect of a nuclear explosion, would easily destroy electronic devices throughout, say, Ukraine. All that's left to do is get this nonsense about a fraternal nation out of your head. Although, that would save millions of unrelated soldiers from being disposed of. And there's only one head, a specific head.

[TermNachTer]

How powerful would a nuclear explosion have to be to create an EMP that would cover the entire uncontrolled territory? What would happen to those UAVs that were in a basement at the time of the explosion, with five feet of reinforced concrete above them?

[hrych]

Burial won't save you, shielding won't save you; not only the microchips but also the windings in those electric motors will burn out. A high-altitude nuclear explosion would have the best effect, but it would damage the satellite constellation. Therefore, we'll limit ourselves to airborne weapons, etc. Restrictions on the use of nuclear weapons, all the treaties, and the howling of the greens over the creation of an electronic paradise and a digital concentration camp by the global underworld. Nuclear weapons and their delivery systems are our global advantage. This isn't a question of science, but of the psychology of one patient, where Russia, almost alone, adheres to global agreements that are essentially shackles for us. Only North Korea has refused to live by these rules, and they're doing just fine. Iran has started playing the Eastern bazaar, letting IAEA spies into its facilities, and now they're under attack. Well, if you're hinting that the enemy will miraculously retrieve the drones that survived the bombings from their basements to stop our tank columns after the carpet bombing, then just use the EMP again as a preventative measure, perhaps with a control shot to the head.

[hrych]

Less of our oil will be sold to our enemies, like the Europeans, Turks, and Chinese. More oil will remain in the country and in the subsoil for our citizens. Our leaders can't decide to cut off supplies themselves, although Putin wanted to consider it... well, there's no need to think about it. And what are you so worried about? Do you own Rosneft shares? Are you a co-owner of a port terminal or a tanker? If not, then oil exports don't concern you personally.

[tralflot1832]

What was an F-18 doing at such an altitude? It's too scary to fly any higher. And Trump says Iran's air defenses are destroyed, so destroyed that the Americans were pinned almost to the ground by Iran's air defenses over their territory.

[Cananecat]

Quote: tralflot1832

What was an F-18 doing at such an altitude? It's too scary to fly any higher. And Trump says Iran's air defenses are destroyed, so destroyed that the Americans were pinned almost to the ground by Iran's air defenses over their territory.

Let's imagine for a moment Iran purchasing its thousandth man-portable air defense system, compare it to the installation of these air defense systems on UAVs, and we get a quite effective air defense system in a military conflict.

[Tusv]

Quote: Canecat

Let's imagine for a moment Iran purchasing its thousandth man-portable air defense system, compare it to the installation of these air defense systems on UAVs, and we get a quite effective air defense system in a military conflict.

The best MANPADS for altitude is 6-8 km, 6-8 km oncoming, 1,5 km in pursuit. This is Verba. Knocking out an F-18 on takeoff at a range of 500 km with a Verba is the stuff of ancient Greek mythology.

[tralflot1832]

The Iranians admitted that they fired from the latest (Russian) ) Iranian-developed MANPADS "Verba" - 1 victory over a purely American aircraft with an American pilot. And no one even counted the 404 to its credit. True, one of our heroic captains received a victory for 4-5 SU-25 (yellow-blue) marines from the Far East.

[Ruslan Golota]

30-60 meters. You can see higher.

[Force]

No, they are getting impudent due to impunity and fly as they please, because there seems to be no normal air defense system anymore.

[rytik32]

Quote: Vigore

They are getting impudent due to impunity and fly as they please

But for some reason they don't stop the Persians from launching missiles in broad daylight.

[snow mountain]

But for some reason they don't stop the Persians from launching missiles in broad daylight.

Because they don’t fly!

[Tusv]

Quote: tralflot183

What was the F-18 doing at such an altitude? It was too scary to go higher.

So. Cornets, like the pepelats, are only launched from aircraft carriers. The exception is the Canadian Air Force. According to the media, the carriers were hiding at least 500 km away. The Cornets were hit while gaining altitude. Either Iran's air defenses were incredibly effective, or the carriers are stationed 200-300 km from the shore.

[1944-1989]

One more! One more!

Iran!

[Tusv]

American Classification Initials
F - Fighter
A - attack aircraft
B- Bomber.
F/A This is a fighter-attack aircraft. The last F/B was 111.

[Tusv]

And yes, indeed. The photo shows the nose of a pure F-18 Cornet without the super. The F/A 18 Super Hornet has a beard due to its more powerful radar.

[commbatant]

Quote: Tusv

American Classification Initials
F - Fighter
A - attack aircraft
B- Bomber.
F/A This is a fighter-attack aircraft. The last F/B was 111.

The first F/A was, I think, the F/A-14 Tomcat (some of them remained with the IRI).

[Tusv]

Quote: commbatant

The first F/A was, I think, the F/A-14 Tomcat.

The Tomcat is the first 3+++ generation. And the first F/A is the Super Phantom.

[TermNachTer]

The Tomcat was a pure fighter, so both fighter and attack squadrons were based on the aircraft carrier. Until Boeing bought the bureaucrats in Washington and the Hornet appeared, which is an attack aircraft, a fighter, an electronic warfare aircraft, and even a refueling tanker. And really, it's not much good.

[commbatant]

In the US, Hornets are only in service with the US Navy (both naval and carrier-based). They probably flew from an aircraft carrier.

[faterdom]

Well, here it is, for the collection. The only thing missing is the F-22.
The Americans are unlikely to drive B-1, B-2, and B-52 into Iran's air defense zone.

[Force]

Quote: faterdom

The Americans are unlikely to drive B-1, B-2, and B-52 into Iran's air defense zone.

There is an opinion that they are already flying.
https://t.me/milinfolive/169212

[Tusv]

Two B-2s have been retired from the US Air Force. Officially, it's too expensive to replace invisible skins when Lockheed is preparing a breakthrough with the B-21 Ryder. But the fact remains. The two B-2s were deployed against Iran and never appeared on media radar again.

[Force]

Most likely a repeat of the story with the F-35, i.e. at best damaged.
P.S. Take the Persians at their word.

[Uncle Sam_2]

Trump announced a 5-day ceasefire.

Red is "negotiating" with himself. But in reality, the US is preparing to regroup its forces for another attack on Iran. I'd really like for "we-aren't-like" to help Iran in some way... or, indirectly, the Houthis.

[AC130 Gunship]

Well, well. They're probably still looking for the wreckage of the previously downed F35, even though it's supposedly known where it was "supposedly shot down."
But when an F117 was shot down over Yugoslavia or a U2 was shot down over the Urals, the wreckage was somehow immediately found and shown on all TV channels around the world.

[Tusv]

Quote: AC130 Ganship

But when an F117 was shot down over Yugoslavia or a U2 was shot down over the Urals, the wreckage was somehow immediately found and shown on all TV channels around the world.

Well, not right away. No one really advertised the U-2. Not in the Pravda newspaper, not in the Washington Post. It was top secret on both sides. The veil only lifted after the Abel-for-Paers exchange. The fact that the Serbs were covering up the 250th Nighthawk complex—well, more time passed. Well, the Serbs showed off their wing right away, but the Yankees still haven't acknowledged it.

[Word]

Good luck and continued training for Iran's air defense forces. At least a few aircraft were shot down.

[AC130 Gunship]

Quote: Tusv

Quote: AC130 Ganship

But when an F117 was shot down over Yugoslavia or a U2 was shot down over the Urals, the wreckage was somehow immediately found and shown on all TV channels around the world.

Well, not right away. No one really advertised the U-2. Not in the Pravda newspaper, not in the Washington Post. It was top secret on both sides. The veil only lifted after the Abel-for-Paers exchange. The fact that the Serbs were covering up the 250th Nighthawk complex—well, more time passed. Well, the Serbs showed off their wing right away, but the Yankees still haven't acknowledged it.

How could they not recognize it if all the F117s were decommissioned so soon after the war? They didn't even last 25 years.

[Tusv]

Quote: AC130 Ganship

How could they not admit it if very soon after that war all F117s were removed from service?

Thanks to Ufimtsev. The concept of wave dispersion doesn't work on meter waves, so we immediately placed the low-flying decimeter P-15, the high-flying meter P-12, and the more advanced P-18 on a hillock, long before the first flight of the Fu-117. It works like this: I, as a tracking station operator, detect a Cartesian point, the antenna post aims at this point, sees the enemy's mark as clear as day, and hits the high-tech American iron with its missiles with its grace. The US Navy, Raptor, and Penguin work differently. They have high-tech skin.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: lubesky

Colleagues, does anyone have information on Yankee (non-coalition) aircraft losses in recent wars? Isn't the Persians the record-breaker?

Bagdasarov has been saying for over a week that the Iranians have already buried 1/3 of the American Rippers. It's a pity there are no pilots...

[AC130 Gunship]

Quote: Tusv

Quote: AC130 Ganship

How could they not admit it if very soon after that war all F117s were removed from service?

Thanks to Ufimtsev. The concept of wave dispersion doesn't work on meter waves, so we immediately placed the low-flying decimeter P-15, the high-flying meter P-12, and the more advanced P-18 on a hillock, long before the first flight of the Fu-117. It works like this: I, as a tracking station operator, detect a Cartesian point, the antenna post aims at this point, sees the enemy's mark as clear as day, and hits the high-tech American iron with its missiles with its grace. The US Navy, Raptor, and Penguin work differently. They have high-tech skin.

I don't know who to thank. The F117 and B2 appeared at almost the same time. It's safe to assume they used the same stealth technology. In 2025, the B2s bombed deep inside Iran, targeting areas where, logically, air defense systems should be located. Not a single aircraft was shot down. A coincidence? Highly unlikely.

[AdAstra]

"Where's the proof, Mahmud?"