Cost of Vietnam war and Iraq war?

Answer 1

Not actually a fair comparison: REASONS: 1. More US jets and propeller driven airplanes, as well as rotor wing aircraft (helicopters) were lost in Vietnam. But their prices were less expensive than today's aircraft. A Viet War jet averaged about 1 million dollars a piece; today's 21st century jets are about 20 million dollars apiece, and in many cases, alot more than that! 2. US tanks in Vietnam were less than $300,000 apiece. 21st century armored fighting vehicles are a million dollars apiece. 3. US fighting men in Vietnam made about $300.00 dollars amonth (for enlisted men). Today's all volunteer service members make over a thousand dollars a month. 4. Fatiques worn by US servicemen in Vietnam were dirt cheap...just cotton uniforms, OG/OD (Olive Green/Olive Drab) in color. 21st century service members wear special chemical treated camoflaged uniforms...VERY expensive when compared to regular old army fatiques. 5. Servicemen in Vietnam ate regular old canned food (C Rations). 21st century servicemembers consume specially prepared high tech MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat). They still like to register complaints about the food...complaining supposedly being an "ole Army tradition", but 21st century rations are better for individuals than 20th century rations...besides today's service members don't get ISSUED cigarettes inside their rations...Vietnam servicemen did.