All Battles
Operation Instant Thunder
1991 • Bagdad Luftkrieg
Historical Overview
Start of the massive air offensive against Iraq.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
Coalition Air
- Commander: Chuck Horner
- Strength: 2.200 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: 1 (F/A-18)
Iraq (Air Force)
- Commander: -
- Strength: 750 Flugzeuge
- Casualties: ca. 400
Strategic Context
Neutralizing Iraqi air defense/infrastructure.
Related Literature
Historical Locations
Interactive map requires third-party cookie consent.



