Aviation

Iran claims it destroyed 20 Israeli F-35 fighter jets valued at $2.5 billion

A major conflict has erupted in the Middle East as Israel retaliates against neighboring countries, prompting Iran to launch counterattacks targeting Israeli defense areas.

On October 1, Iran launched a significant ballistic missile strike on Israel, hitting Nevatim Air Base, which houses the Israeli Air Force’s F-35 fighter jets.

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Iranian media reported that the base was “completely destroyed.” Footage confirms that dozens of missiles impacted various targets, including the Mossad headquarters in Tel Aviv. Reports indicate that over 20 F-35s were destroyed, making them a high-value target, with each valued at around $2.5 billion.

Nevatim Air Base is crucial to Israel’s air capabilities, hosting two squadrons of F-35s, which are essential for potential operations against Iran due to their advanced stealth and electronic warfare capabilities.

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Did you know ? Once Boeing 747 carried 1088 passenger in 1991

In 1991, during Operation Solomon, Israel aimed to airlift 14,000 people from Ethiopia within 36 hours. The effort was intense, with a strong focus on evacuating as many individuals as possible from the country.

At the forefront of this operation was the Boeing 747, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” which transported nearly 1,088 passengers.

Due to the urgent circumstances, all passengers were seated on the aircraft floor, despite the Boeing’s typical maximum capacity being around 660 passengers as per manufacturer specifications.

The aircraft was granted special approval to take off under these exceptional conditions.

Amid political tensions and military reforms in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government requested the Jewish community to leave the country, providing them with a limited window for evacuation. In response, the community organized an airlift to facilitate their safe departure.

A fleet of 35 Israeli aircraft, including C-130s from the Israeli Air Force and El Al Boeing 747s, was deployed for the mission. These aircraft flew non-stop, successfully transporting most of the Ethiopian Jewish community to Israel in one of the largest airlift operations in history.