PNN – The New York Times reported that Iran gave the pilot of a downed U.S. F-15 fighter jet only half a second of warning.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; The New York Times stated that in April 2026, Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E over southern Iran using a man-portable surface-to-air missile.
The report indicates that Iran utilized drones to provide location, speed, and GPS data to Iranian commanders, thereby assisting in targeting the jet.
The report adds: The aircraft’s crew had only about half a second of warning before the $60 million aircraft was struck.