List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iran–Israel war
This is a list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iran-Israel war based on visual evidences or official self-admision from involved parties. It includes proven helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and military drones (UCAVs) losses from the 2025 Iran-Israel war.
2025
14 June 2025 - The wreckage of an Israeli IAI Eitan drone was recorded in Buin Zahra, western Iran.[1]
15 June 2025 - An Iranian Air Force KC-707-3J9C tanker aircraft was destroyed on the ground at Mashhad Airport in northeast Iran.[2][3][4][5]- (2) 16 June 2025 - Two non-operational Iranian Air Force F-14A Tomcats were destroyed on the ground at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran by Israeli strikes.[6]
- (8) 18 June 2025 - Eight Iranian Army Aviation AH-1J helicopters were destroyed on the ground at a military airbase in Kermanshah, western Iran.[7][8]
- 18 June 2025 - An Israeli Hermes 900 drone, serial 997, was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in Isfahan, central Iran.[9][10][11]
- (2) 19 June 2025 - Two Israeli drones; a IAI Eitan and a IAI Heron were shot down in western Iran including one in Lorestan province by Iranian surface-to-air defenses, the interception was recorded in IR mode. The remains of Heron 1, serial number 298 were found in the Iraqi Iranian border.[12]
- (3) 21 June 2025 - The IDF published footage of the destruction of three Iranian Air Force F-14A Tomcats in central Iran.[13]
- 22 June 2025 - The IDF published footage of the destruction of an Iranian Air Force Northrop F-5 at Dezful Airport, Khuzestan province.[14]
- 23 June 2025 - An Israeli Hermes 900 drone was shot down in Khorramabad area, western Iran. Israeli officials acknowledged the loss.[15]
- 23 June 2025 - Another Israeli Hermes 900 drone was shot down in Arak, Markazi Province Iran. Iranian media showed wreckage of the drone with the serial 939.[16][17]
- 26 June 2025 - The wreckage of an Israeli IAI Eitan or Heron TP drone was discovered and recorded by locals in Korramabad Lorestan Province.[18][19]
Totals
| Aircraft losses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airframe | Israel |
Iran |
Others |
| AH-1J | — | 8 | — |
| KC-707-3J9C | — | 1 | — |
| F-5 | — | 1 | — |
| F-14A Tomcat | — | 5 | — |
| Hermes 900 | 3 | — | — |
| IAI Eitan | 3 | — | — |
| IAI Heron | 1 | — | — |
| Totals | 7 | 15 | — |
See also
- List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Syrian civil war
- List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Libyan crisis
- List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen
References
- ^ "Saturday 14 June 2025 | IAI Eitan". Aviation Safety Network. 21 June 2025.
- ^ Koettl, Christoph (15 June 2025). "Israel appears to have destroyed a refueling plane in Iran's far east, satellite imagery and video shows". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Volodymyr B. (16 June 2025). "Israel Destroys Iran's Only and Unique Boeing 707 Tanker". militarnyi.com. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Newdick, Thomas (15 June 2025). "IAF Destroys Iranian Aerial Tanker 1,400 miles From Israel, Farthest Strike Yet (Updated)". TWZ.com. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Iran Update Special Report, June 18, 2025, Evening Edition". Institute for the Study of War. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Rogoway, Tyler (16 June 2025). "Iranian F-14 'Persian Tomcats' obliterated in Israeli airstrike". TWZ.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel; Agencies. "IAF continues to strike Tehran, targeting police HQ and centrifuge production sites". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "Israel Strikes Iranian Base, Destroys Aging AH-1 Helicopters". Militarnyi. 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Israel says drone downed in Iran". Al Jazeera English. 18 June 2025.
- ^ "In first, Israeli drone shot down over Iran; IDF says no fear of information leaking". The Times of Israel. 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Hermes 900 Kochav". Aviation Safety Network.
- ^ "Thursday 19 June 2025 | IAI Eitan (X2)". Aviation Safety Network. 19 June 2025.
- ^ Fabian, Emanuel; Agencies. "IDF spokesman says three Iranian F-14 fighter jets destroyed in latest strikes". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Sunday 22 June 2025 | Northop F-5". Aviation Safety Network. 22 June 2025.
- ^ "IDF says Air Force Hermes drone shot down in western Iran". The Times of Israel. 23 June 2025.
- ^ "Monday 23 June 2025 | Elbit Hermes 900 Kochav". Aviation Safety Network. 23 June 2025.
- ^ "X buzzes as Iran downs Israel's $30M Hermes 900 in Markazi". 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Thursday 26 June 2025 | IAI Eitan". Aviation Safety Network. 26 June 2025.
- ^ "شکار پهپاد اسرائیلی هرمس توسط مرد خرم آبادی روستایی + عکس" (in Persian). 26 June 2025.