According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, a total of 11,846 helicopters were shot down or crashed during the war, resulting in nearly 5,000 American pilots and crew killed.
Why did the US lose so many aircraft in Vietnam?
Among the first USAF losses were more Firebees. By mid-1965, several manned aircraft were lost due to ground fire, lack of fuel, mishaps, and other causes, and many aircrews were already prisoners of war. The increasing pace of flights provided a target-rich environment for North Vietnam.
How many Viet Cong died?
Total number of deaths
| Low estimate of deaths | Middle estimate of deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| North Vietnam/Viet Cong military and civilian war dead | 533,000 | 1,062,000 |
| South Vietnam/U.S./South Korea war military and civilian war dead | 429,000 | 741,000 |
| Democide by North Vietnam/Viet Cong | 131,000 | 214,000 |
| Democide by South Vietnam | 57,000 | 89,000 |
What percentage of Vietnam soldiers died?
One out of every 10 Americans who served in Vietnam was a casualty. 58,148 were killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2.7 million who served. Although the percent that died is similar to other wars, amputations or crippling wounds were 300 percent higher than in World War II.
Can a civilian buy a Chinook?
Starting late last year, the U.S. Army began auctioning the Chinooks for civilian use. The auctions are the first time military Chinooks are being sold for non-military operations, and Summit Aviation customer CHI Aviation has bought three of the 12 auctioned so far.
Is Vietnam still communist?
Government of Vietnam
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a one-party state. A new state constitution was approved in April 1992, replacing the 1975 version. The central role of the Communist Party was reasserted in all organs of government, politics and society.