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This is a list of notable fixed-wing military air combat losses since the end of the Vietnam War grouped by the year that the loss occurred. This list is intended for military aircraft lost due to enemy action during combat. For military aircraft lost due to accidental causes, refer to the list of notable incidents and accidents involving military aircraft. For civil aircraft losses, refer to List of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft.
Airframe | Losses | Operator |
---|---|---|
A-6 Intruder | 4 | USN |
A-7 Corsair II | 1 | USN |
F-4G Wild Weasel | 1 | USAF |
F-111 Aardvark | 2 | USAF |
OV-10 Bronco | 2 | USAF |
A-10A Thunderbolt II | 7 | USAF |
F-14 Tomcat | 1 | USN |
F-15E Strike Eagle | 5 | USAF |
F-16C Fighting Falcon | 89 | USAF |
F/A-18 Hornet | 74 | USN |
AV-8B Harrier II | 54 | USMC |
F-117 Nighthawk | 1 | USAF |
AC-130H Spectre | 15 | USAF |
Total | 256 |
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