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The bulk of the Iraqi Air Force was destroyed by "smart weapons" and other air delivered ordinance. Approximately 38 aircraft were shot down; the remaining survivors took off and sped into the country of Iran.

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Approximately 38 US aircraft were lost during the campaign. Approximately 12 coalition aircraft were destroyed.

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About 38 coalition fixed wing aircraft were lost; of which 15 were from accidents.

About 23 helicopters were lost; of which 18 were from accidents.

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129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing

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Approximately less than 30 were downed; the vast majority were destroyed on the ground; the survivors of the those "fled" into Iran.


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