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"There were about 11,846 U.S helicopters that served in the Vietnam War. The U.S records show 5,607 helicopter losses.[3]
In total, the United States military lost in Vietnam almost 10,000 aircraft (3,744 planes,[4] 5,607 helicopters[3] and about 1,000 UAVs.[1][5]"
What does that have to do with the fact that strength helps preserve peace?