Those that lived through the Vietnam War have seen this movie before. Recall that North Vietnam was an “inferior” enemy.

This from Wikipedia:

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In total, the United States military lost in Vietnam almost 10,000 aircraft (3,744 ,607 helicopters and about 1,000 UAVs.).

In total, the US, South Vietnam and Australia, lost about 12,800 aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.

North Vietnam lost 150 to 170 aircraft and helicopters.

North Vietnam lost way fewer aircraft because it barely had any.

The US Airforce was vastly superior and vastly more expensive.

The USA lost the war.

North Vietnam won the war.

North Vietnam paid in lives not money, but their people were fighting for their country. They were willing to lose lives.