The Vietnam War: The US Lost
American Aircraft Destroyed (Shot Down/Completely Destroyed)
•According to the US (common statistics):
•Approximately ~3,700 – 3,800 fixed-wing aircraft
•Approximately ~5,600 helicopters
👉 Total: ~9,300+ aircraft lost
•According to the Vietnamese:
•Approximately ~4,000+ aircraft (mainly fighter aircraft, not always including helicopters)
No wonder mentioning Vietnam is haunting.
