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El_Capo65

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El_Capo65
Sabandijas Rebeldes
[BANDI] Sabandijas Rebeldes

Position: Commander

Days in clan: 1879

[BANDI] Sabandijas Rebeldes

Position: Commander

Days in clan: 1879

8,075
Battles Fought
57.31%
Victories/Battles
1,491
Average Experience per Battle
17,122
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 145/177

  • marcel
    33

    • Marseille Medal

    Awarded for destroying at least 17 aerial targets in a single sortie and winning the battle.

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    120

    • McCampbell Medal

    Awarded for destroying at least 10 aerial targets in a single sortie and winning the battle.

    The destroyed targets must include aircraft of all 5 types.

    Award +1
  • teamworkguru
    129

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    85

    • Rocketeer

    Awarded for destroying an aerial target using a rocket.

  • dillei4

    • Johnson Medal Class IV

    Awarded for destroying at least 20 aircraft from the enemy combat group.

    Award +1
  • effective
    74

    • Effective Fire

    Awarded for earning at least 5000 personal points in each of at least 2 battles played in a row.

    The count is reset if the player earns fewer than 5000 personal points in a single battle.

  • mastersofsky
    2

    • Lords of the Sky

    Awarded to members of a Flight that destroyed at least 25 aerial targets.

    The count is reset if one of the Flight members is destroyed.

  • flameofheaven
    226

    • Flames in the Sky

    Awarded for destroying an aerial target aircraft by setting it on fire.

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

All achievements

Overall Results

Battles Fought 8,075
Victories 4,628 (57.31%)
Draws 27 (0%)
Defeats 3,420 (42%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,491
Maximum Experience per Battle 6,956

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.41
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,181.80

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
8,002
Fighters 4,580 (57%)
Multirole Fighters 1,367 (17%)
Heavy Fighters 1,097 (14%)
Attack Aircraft 635 (8%)
Bombers 323 (4%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
8,002
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 1,657 (21%)
Germany Aircraft 3,314 (41%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 1,216 (15%)
Japan Aircraft 816 (10%)
U.K. Aircraft 858 (11%)
China Aircraft 64 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 77 (1%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 128 10,892 4,579
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
29 16 19 0

Developed in Germany by the Heinkel firm under the designation HD-37. Saw mass production in the U.S.S.R. as the I-7.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.07 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 506.79 14,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.41 11
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
10 5 12 0

Last mass-produced biplane fighter used by the Japanese Army. First flew in March 1935. Saw combat in China and in the Soviet-Japanese conflict of Khalkhyn Gol. A total of about 600 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 397.10 3,970
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.99 69
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
21 11 14 0

Used widely during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The last biplane designed by Nakajima.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.10 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 386.30 8,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.35 175
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
73 34 24 1

Developed in 1932–1933 for the U.S. Army. One prototype was built, but the aircraft never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.21 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 548.76 40,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.15 6,507
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
39 19 26 0

One of the first designs of a fighter aircraft for the reviving Luftwaffe. The aircraft featured a parasol wing.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.31 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 488.32 19,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.28 10
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
35 19 23 1

Designed in Japan under the guidance of German experts. A total of 4 prototypes were built and underwent trials in 1934.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.06 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 628.97 22,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.64 582
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
43 30 23 0

Designed for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force in 1933–1935. A total of 5 prototypes were built. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.84 380
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 711.72 30,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.19 94
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
96 50 21 0

Experimental all-metal fighter aircraft developed on the basis of the successful P-6E with several prototypes being produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.58 632
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 525.58 50,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.57 1,494
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
37 18 17 1

An export variant of the F11C fighter. Used extensively during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Some of the aircraft were produced directly in China.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.68 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 392.04 14,505
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 87.18 3,225
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
30 14 20 0

First flew in January 1933. Served until 1940. Never saw combat. A total of about 60 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.53 166
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.14 15,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.39 221
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
53 21 24 0

The last biplane to enter service with the Luftwaffe. Used as a night fighter in Spain and in the initial period of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.53 240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 408.77 21,664
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.33 1,183
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
133 63 21 1

Developed in 1933 as a successor to the Ar 65 for the Luftwaffe. Used during the Spanish Civil War. A total of 700 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.74 630
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.24 50,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.45 6,842
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
88 47 27 1

Developed to replace the Ar 65. First flew in the fall of 1933. Being outperformed by the competing Ar 68, it never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.53 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 493.96 43,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.06 8,540
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
9 4 13 0

Served in the British Royal Air Force in 1929–1937. A total of 443 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 357.70 3,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 155.25 1,397
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
39 20 15 0

Land modification of the A5M naval fighter. Underwent trials in 1935–1936 but never entered service, as the Japanese Army favored the Ki-10.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.99 19,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.72 2,134
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
23 9 15 0

Performed trials in 1936 as a new fighter for the Japanese Army. Two prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.61 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 355.19 8,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.18 717
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
16 8 12 0

The first monoplane carrier-based fighter adopted by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Successfully used during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 502.15 8,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.39 486
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
9 4 11 1

Designed as a high-speed monoplane fighter for the Italian Air Force, the Ba.27M was not accepted into service and so was offered for export. Employed by the Chinese Air Force during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.78 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 524.90 4,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.86 124
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
32 13 11 0

Lightweight fighter constructed in 1934 according to the specifications provided by the Luftwaffe Operational Headquarters.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.06 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 475.05 15,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
18 10 15 0

Developed to replace the Ki-10. The prototype first flew in October 1936. Saw combat in China, during the Battle of Khalkhyn Gol, and in the initial period of the Pacific War. A total of about 3,400 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.72 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 534.83 9,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.63 1,757
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
11 6 21 0

Underwent trials in the summer of 1934. The first aircraft with retractable landing gear proposed to the Royal Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.91 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 736.92 8,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 296.09 3,256
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
36 19 20 0

First flew in February 1934. The experience gained during the Type 224 development was subsequently used to create the famous Spitfire.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.33 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 809.57 29,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.92 1,581
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
24 12 13 4

The Hawker P.V.3 was developed as an enlarged version of the Hawker Fury fighter powered by a new engine with an enhanced armament of four machine guns. The single completed prototype was tested with several variants of the Goshawk engines in 1934–1935.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 548.92 13,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.87 1,724
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
10 5 16 0

Early version of the F2A Buffalo. A total of 11 aircraft of this modification were built for the U.S. Navy.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.30 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 608.36 6,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.61 416
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
35 11 15 1

An export variant of the Model 75 aircraft. Used by the air forces of various countries throughout the world.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.26 114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 468.35 16,392
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.56 2,959
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
40 21 22 0

Designed as an attempt of the Boeing company to produce a more advanced version of the successful P-26 Peashooter. A total of 4 prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.88 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 733.59 29,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.38 1,455
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
8 4 19 0

A modification of the serial B-534 fighter with more powerful weapons. Due to the lack of 20 mm autocannons, only a small part of the Bk-534 was equipped with them regularly.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.50 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 886.15 7,089
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.03 8
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
10 7 22 0

The main Czechoslovakian fighter of the 1930s. Later, the Luftwaffe, Slovak, and Bulgarian Air Forces also used these aircraft. It was last used for a military operation during the Slovak National Uprising in 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.30 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,163.59 11,635
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.17 61
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
27 13 22 0

Modification of the serial I-15 with ramjet engines for better climbing performance. Tested in 1939–1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.81 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 742.45 20,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.15 840
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
121 49 16 1

Designed and tested in 1935 as a new fighter for the Luftwaffe, but was considered inferior to the He 112 and Bf 109. Two prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 367
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 439.92 53,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.12 6,548
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
49 18 9 1

One of the mass-produced P-36As was experimentally redesigned into a version with heavy cannon armament. Following a cycle of tests, it was decided to revert to the initial version with machine gun armament.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 535.82 26,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.18 3,389
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
78 30 14 1

Early modification of the P-40, also known as the Curtiss Model 81A-1. A total of 199 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 555.05 43,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.73 5,205
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
138 52 19 2

Developed in 1934–1937, but never entered service due to lack of advantage over the mass-produced I-16. Only prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.28 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 632.85 87,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 160.45 22,141
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
25 10 13 1

One of the most successful fighters of the prewar period. Served in the air forces of the United States, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Norway, and China.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.88 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.91 14,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 220.17 5,504
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
1,351 597 27 1

The winner of the contest to become the principal fighter aircraft with the Luftwaffe. Early modifications were used in Spain and in the initial period of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 5,793
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 908.99 1,228,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.27 61,163
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
121 49 18 1

Early prototypes of the famous A6M Zero were equipped with Zuisei engines. First flew in April 1939.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.79 458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 703.09 85,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.71 4,078
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
11 5 14 0

Developed by the Nakajima Aircraft Company to replace the Ki-27 in the Japanese Air Force. First aircraft entered service in the fall of 1941. A total of about 6,000 Ki-43s of various versions were built and used on all fronts until the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.26 7,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.89 757
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
56 22 12 2

In October 1940, the mass-produced I-153 was experimentally fitted with auxiliary ramjet DM-4 engines. During the trials, a significant increase in the top speed was achieved. However, it was decided to continue work on the ramjet engines on newer types of aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.79 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 479.19 26,834
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 154.33 8,642
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
74 31 14 0

The Hawker Hurricane fighter of the No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron in the Royal Air Force. The squadron was actively involved in the Battle of Britain, claiming to have destroyed 126 German aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 821.31 60,777
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.40 1,953
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
140 54 17 1

Developed and tested in 1935 as a new fighter for the Luftwaffe. Exported to Spain, Japan, Hungary, and Romania. A total of 100 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.39 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.40 92,875
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.67 9,613
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
47 17 13 0

Went through trials in 1938 as a new fighter for the Royal Air Force, but was considered inferior to the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.52 31,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.28 1,000
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
7 4 12 0

Developed on the basis of the racing aircraft. Used during the French campaign of 1940. A total of about 90 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.69 4,897
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.68 935
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
53 21 15 0

Several Ki-43 aircraft were captured by the Chinese Nationalist Air Force and the Chinese Communist Air Force after Japan's defeat in the Pacific War. They were operated in China during the ongoing civil war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 451.97 23,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.60 5,331
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
36 16 11 1

Developed for export to the Belgian Air Force. A total of 4 prototypes were built and underwent trials in Great Britain, Belgium, and the U.S.S.R.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 633.97 22,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.02 4,032
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
7 2 4 0

Underwent trials in 1939. Improved version of the fighter entered service with the U.S. Navy as the F4F Wildcat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.57 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 390.71 2,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
12 5 11 0

Prototype carrier-based variant of the P-39 Airacobra, which first flew in May 1940. Tested as a new fighter for the U.S. Navy, but was considered inferior to the F4U Corsair.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 666.82 8,001
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 188.78 2,265
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
5 2 4 0

Designed as a simplified modification for mass production. Underwent trials in 1940–1941, but never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 521.15 2,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
226 87 14 1

First flown in March 1938. Widely used during the Battle of Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 868
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 985.62 222,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.09 7,703
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
26 11 9 1

Development of this two-seat fighter with the tandem wing configuration was started by the Arsenal company in 1939. The prototype was completed during the occupation of France. The aircraft was tested in the summer of 1941, but it was decided not to put it into mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 665.29 17,297
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 604.06 15,705
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
140 51 13 1

The most advanced fighter of the Royal Air Force at the start of World War II. Widely used in the Dunkirk operation and the Battle of Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.01 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 712.43 99,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.35 8,028
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
5 3 10 1

Fighter designed and produced in Australia based on the CA-1 Wirraway. A total of 250 aircraft were built in 1942–1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.20 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,118.61 5,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.84 429
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
16 7 5 1

Designed in 1935–1936 to meet a British Air Ministry specification for a new single-seat fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.88 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.34 8,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 178.12 2,849
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
99 39 18 1

Several A6M3 were experimentally fitted with 30 mm Type 2 autocannon. However, the trials revealed that the recoil of the 30 mm autocannon was too strong. As a result, the intention to equip the mass-produced A6M with this autocannon was abandoned.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 351
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.74 89,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.34 11,022
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
132 52 18 1

Developed in 1940 as a high-altitude, high-speed interceptor. Extensively used in 1941–1942. Over 3,000 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 482
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 913.03 120,519
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.13 12,821
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
40 16 12 0

Initial prototype of the famous F4U Corsair. First flown on 29 May 1940, demonstrating good flight performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 882.66 35,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.36 5,374
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
138 54 11 1

Third prototype of the I-180 fighter. Unlike its predecessors, the I-180-3 was equipped with weapons and engine intended by the design. The aircraft was viewed as a preproduction model, but the project was abandoned due to the cancelation of the I-180.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.62 361
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 667.42 92,104
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.92 24,001
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
16 7 9 0

Modification of the Curtiss P-40. Served with the 1st American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) and was actively used in operations against Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 822.63 13,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.64 42
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
747 300 21 2

Modification of the Messerschmitt fighter created after military operations in Spain. Extensively used by the Luftwaffe and the air forces of German allies.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 2,896
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,048.67 783,357
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.74 31,927
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
292 119 13 2

The most widely produced version of the Bf 109 E that was extensively used in the French campaign in 1940 and the Battle of Britain. A total of 1,868 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91 850
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 784.95 229,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.91 35,304
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
53 22 11 0

Developed in the prewar period as an alternative to Messerschmitt fighters. Vied for the world speed record. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 159
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 651.15 34,510
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.53 716
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
57 21 10 0

Blueprint created on the basis of the record-setting Me 209. The project was discontinued due to difficulties in maintenance of the uprated engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.84 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 550.07 31,353
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.79 729
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
152 54 24 1

Developed on the basis of the P-36. Most extensively used against Japan during the Pacific War and in China, and on the Soviet-German front.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,002.06 152,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.00 16,872
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
91 37 21 0

Developed in 1940 as the I-26 high-speed fighter. One of the best Soviet fighters of the early years of World War II. A total of 8,734 aircraft of various modifications were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.54 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 815.71 74,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.04 2,551
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
62 25 10 0

Fighter constructed of timber and designed as a high-speed aircraft in the prewar period. Used on all fronts until the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 696.79 43,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.28 10,309
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
85 34 14 0

Military use of the first Ki-43 models revealed that the fighter lacked firepower, survivability, and top speed. To correct these faults, the Nakajima Aircraft Company developed a new modification that remained in production until the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.31 281
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 774.38 65,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.32 12,776
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
80 32 14 1

Early in the Pacific War, the A6M was the world's most capable carrier-based fighter, which gave Japan air superiority.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.33 266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 857.84 68,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.41 13,872
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
12 5 5 0

Low-cost fighter developed to address the shortage of light-metal alloys used in aviation. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.33 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 830.35 9,964
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
117 44 16 1

Modification of the Mustang I that was supplied by the North American Aviation company to U.K. The aircraft featured powerful autocannon that replaced the machine guns fitted on the previous modification. A total of 93 aircraft of this modification were supplied to the Royal Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 376
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,092.66 127,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 213.70 25,002
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
42 17 13 0

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 965.04 40,531
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.44 2,286
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
12 4 8 0

Developed in the United States on request of the Royal Air Force. Further modification resulted in the creation of the P-51 Mustang fighter and the A-36 Apache attack aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 634.92 7,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
7 3 16 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.09 7,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
64 27 16 0

Developed in 1941 to replace the Spitfire I and Spitfire II. Widely used in Europe and North Africa.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,229.62 78,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.53 609
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
84 39 18 1

Created in 1943 on the basis of the Yak-1. Further improvements led to creation of the Yak-3.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,102.80 92,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.74 4,598
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
73 30 17 1

A modification of the MiG-3 featuring a radial air-cooled engine. A total of 5 aircraft were built and remained in service until 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 221
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 935.48 68,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.62 12,820
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
99 40 14 3

A further development of the LaGG-3 featuring an air-cooled engine and enhanced aerodynamics.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 950.82 94,131
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.36 8,549
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
218 87 15 5

The developer was looking for ways to improve aircraft characteristics based on feedback from the pilots who flew various modifications of the P-39 Airacobra.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.83 835
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,093.47 238,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 221.83 48,358
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
56 24 17 1

Designed as a promising interceptor fighter with a canard configuration. The first prototype took to the air in July 1943. The tests dragged on until December 1944 when the project was recognized as having no prospects.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,094.99 61,319
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.20 5,107
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
79 36 13 0

An early model of one of the most famous U.S. Army Air Force fighters of World War II. Used mainly in North Africa, Burma, and Great Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.46 273
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,100.92 86,972
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.10 5,933
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
146 56 12 2

First flew in December 1941. Different modifications of the Ki-61 were extensively used during the Pacific War from the early 1943 and through the final days of World War II. Over 3,000 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 457
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 987.46 144,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.03 8,179
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
9 4 10 1

A significant number of the P-39 Airacobra were supplied to the U.S.S.R. under the Lend-Lease program. The P-39Q-15 was a lighter version that had no wing-mounted weapons.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 953.97 8,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 192.13 1,729
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
32 13 18 1

Designed for the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force as a heavily armed interceptor. Development was discontinued during the prototype stage.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.75 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 981.18 31,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.26 1,352
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
173 72 13 2

During trials of captured Spitfires in Germany, one aircraft was equipped with a German DB 605 engine. It was later destroyed in an Allied air raid.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 536
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 925.31 160,077
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.48 13,403
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
80 35 18 1

This modification of the A6M confronted Allied fighters until the final days of WWII. A total of 10,449 aircraft of all variants were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.83 306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.79 82,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.11 4,568
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
262 115 19 1

Developed in 1940, the Bf 109 F outperformed the earlier Bf 109 E due to lighter armament, improved aerodynamics, and a more powerful engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 813
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,009.69 264,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 257.90 67,569
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
259 107 19 1

Developed for the Japanese Air Force as a promising fighter based on the results of military use of the Ki-43 and Ki-61. The Ki-84 was considered the best mass-produced Japanese fighter during World War II. Over 3,500 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 1,034
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,386.95 359,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.23 49,529
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
15 7 11 1

The last series in the evolution of Germany's Bf 109 fighters, called upon to standardize and put together the aircraft's multiple versions, manufactured by different plants.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,834.37 27,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 261.51 3,922
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
137 50 17 0

High-altitude fighter designed for maneuvering combat. During development, the I-220 was tested with different types of engines. Several prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 428
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,208.23 165,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.82 1,893
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
59 26 14 1

A further development of the famous La-5 featuring enhanced aerodynamics. A total of 5,753 aircraft were produced from 1944 through 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,257.06 74,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 358.33 21,141
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
4 2 7 0

Dallas-built version of the P-51D. After World War II, it was exported to various countries including China, where it served in the Chinese Nationalist Air Force. A total of 1,500 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.75 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,132.47 8,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
45 20 21 0

Fighter powered by a liquid fuel rocket and ramjet engines whose design was first proposed in 1940. The aircraft was developed in 1942–1944. A glider prototype was built. The project was discontinued in 1944, because the engines were not ready for production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,231.91 55,435
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.44 1,639
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
15 5 9 0

Developed on the basis of the mass-produced La-9 to explore the capabilities of ramjet engines. Several prototypes were produced and tested.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 830.34 12,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.97 869
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
9 4 12 0

Modification of the mass-produced Yak-3 featuring an auxiliary liquid-fuel rocket engine and a single cannon. The prototype underwent trials in 1944–1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,159.79 10,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 224.43 2,019
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
2 1 6 0

A version of the Yak-3 equipped with heavy armament and a slightly modified airframe, compared to the base model. Never entered mass production. Only one prototype was built and tested in 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,296.57 2,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 508.17 1,016
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
72 29 11 2

One of the most successful modifications of the famous British fighter. A total of 5,656 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.15 227
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,152.88 83,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 206.80 14,889
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
6 2 7 0

Produced during the later years of World War II, this single-seat fighter saw action in many famous battles. A total of 48 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 943.34 5,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
100 42 14 2

Developed in 1942–1945 for the Imperial Japanese Navy as a successor to the A6M. Only 8 prototypes were produced and tested by the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,211.22 121,121
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 178.25 17,825
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
6 1 4 0

A fighter manufactured by British company Martin-Baker. It received rave reviews from test pilots but never entered mass production due to an engine failure during a demonstration of the aircraft. Only one prototype was ever built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.33 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 878.96 5,273
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
1 1 5 1

A Spitfire IX version equipped with the licence-built Merlin 266 engine, bubble canopy, and clipped squared-off wingtips.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,337.61 1,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,569.70 1,569
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
27 12 15 1

First mass-produced jet fighter built by the Allies. Mostly used for training. A total of 20 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,436.64 38,789
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.26 3,166
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
79 34 14 1

Created in 1943 on the basis of the Yak-1. One of the best Soviet fighters of 1944–1945. A total of 4,848 aircraft of this type were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,149.60 90,818
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 393.29 31,070
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
69 26 14 1

One of the most famous American fighters during World War II. Used extensively in Europe and in the later stages of the war against Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 949.94 65,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 228.71 15,780
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
246 106 15 1

The most widely produced model of the Messerschmitt fighter. Used in all theaters of war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 821
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,094.89 269,342
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.02 31,000
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
66 27 13 0

Entered service in the winter of 1944. A total of 957 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.68 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,389.00 91,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.04 6,800
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
78 31 14 1

An all-metal fighter created on the basis of the La-7 featuring a wider combat radius and more powerful weapons. Used during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.84 88,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.66 6,291
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
244 96 11 0

Originally designed to reach a higher top speed record. Later improved on to become a full-featured fighter to replace the Bf 109. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 696
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,252.07 305,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.55 19,166
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
29 13 8 0

Rocket-powered interceptor based on German documentation. First flew in July 1945. A total of 7 prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,490.64 43,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.11 2,758
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
211 83 14 1

Project for a high-speed well-armed fighter developed by the Tachikawa Aircraft Company in 1943–1945. By the end of World War II only prototypes were built that never took to the air.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 657
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,446.58 305,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.97 37,130
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
105 45 15 0

The fastest Mustang and one of the fastest piston fighters in the world. A total of 555 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,338.39 140,531
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 138.63 14,555
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
114 43 11 2

The first jet-powered fighter to enter service with the Soviet Air Force. Developed on the basis of the Yak-3 in 1946. A total of 280 aircraft were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.49 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.81 116,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 249.93 28,492
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
73 31 11 0

Experimental mixed-power fighter fitted with both jet and piston engines. Several prototypes were produced in 1945-1946. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,095.43 79,966
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 272.20 19,870
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
10 4 8 0

Designed for the U.S. Navy as a heavy deck-based fighter with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. Due to the difficulty of VTOL operations and high requirements to pilot skills, the project was terminated in favor of seaplanes. A total of three prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,395.05 13,950
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
19 5 8 0

Prototype model of a mixed-power fighter. A total of 3 aircraft were built. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.21 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,382.17 26,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
18 8 7 0

First mass-produced jet fighter used by the U.S. Army Air Force. The P-80A equipped several squadrons during World War II, but they did not see combat due to the end of the war. Later the designation was changed to F-80A. A total of 344 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,742.54 31,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
7 3 8 0

The first mass-produced modification of the DH.100 Vampire featuring the Goblin I engine. Entered service in April 1945. A total of 40 aircraft of the early F.1 series were built, but they did not see combat due to the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.43 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,242.35 15,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
19 6 9 0

Derived from the training aircraft JJ-1, it never went past the initial concept phase.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.32 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,323.39 25,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.61 2,139
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
50 24 12 0

Reimar and Walter Horten's “flying wing” project, also known as H IX. It was supposed to be mass-produced at the Gotha plant, but before the end of the war only a few prototypes were made, some of which fell into the hands of the Allied forces.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,274.17 113,708
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 161.66 8,082
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
115 42 14 2

Developed on the basis of the Fw 190. Entered service with the Luftwaffe at the end of 1944, but only a few Ta 152s saw combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.01 231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,178.24 135,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.74 22,394
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
108 47 11 1

In the spring of 1945 Germany provided the information about the Heinkel He 162 jet fighter to the Japanese. According to some sources, the development of a fighter with similar characteristics was started in Japan, but not even a model was completed by the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,573.36 169,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.08 14,372
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
7 3 7 0

Developed as a parasite fighter designed to be carried by a heavy bomber and defend the latter against enemy attacks. It underwent trials in 1948–1949, but never entered service. Two prototypes were handed over to museums.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,240.56 8,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.62 11
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
68 24 11 1

Developed in 1946. The first Soviet jet-powered fighter of classic design. Only two prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.79 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,085.03 73,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.84 6,857
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
5 2 6 0

A fighter with an unusual arrangement and a powerful new engine was developed in the Antonov Design Bureau as a light front-line interceptor fighter to cover the troops. The presence of other modern fighters led to the project closure.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,580.69 7,903
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
646 301 19 2

Developed in 1943 based on technologies introduced in the Me 262. Several versions were offered.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 3,000
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,224.96 1,437,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.37 46,103
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
122 45 11 0

The Ta 183 design was recognized as the best aircraft in a Luftwaffe fighter competition. No prototypes were built by the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.77 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,154.75 140,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.64 2,639
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
101 45 16 1

First operational U.S. Navy carrier-based jet fighter. Later became the basis for the famous F-86.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.25 429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,062.52 208,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.91 11,000
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
15 6 11 1

The first jet-powered U.S. Navy fighter to feature an afterburner and composite construction. Entered serial production, but never saw combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,308.89 19,633
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.07 1,336
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
28 11 13 1

First Soviet jet-powered fighter that saw mass production. A total of 602 aircraft were built in 1946–1948.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.18 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,372.06 38,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 169.12 4,735
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
94 39 16 1

Development started in August 1944. The latest variant of this fighter was 80% complete in early 1945 when it was captured by American troops.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 413
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,777.54 261,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.25 8,107
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
2 1 5 0

Due to the end of World War II, the Ki-162 project was not completed in combat-ready condition. Further development is only hypothetical based on the level of technology in Japan at that time.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,979.13 3,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Multirole Fighters 62 3,347 1,367
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
40 15 13 3

Biplane fighter of the 1930s. Used mainly as a trainer in Luftwaffe flight schools.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 120.07 4,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 587.42 23,496
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
31 13 13 1

Developed at the request of the Imperial Japanese Army in cooperation with French aircraft designers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 194.97 6,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 229.49 7,114
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
27 13 14 1

Developed in early 1926 as an all-metal version of the Gamecock fighter. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 195.86 5,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 430.02 11,610
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
95 39 22 2

One of the main fighter aircraft of the Red Army Air Force in the early 1930s. Used during World War II on a limited basis.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.13 392
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 249.72 23,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 440.50 41,847
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
37 15 15 3

U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy biplane fighter of the interwar period.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 185.35 6,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 601.61 22,259
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
10 5 14 2

An export version of the Curtiss BF2C-1. A total of 137 aircraft were built for the Air Forces of China, Argentina, Turkey, and Thailand. Licensed for production in China.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.10 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 362.58 3,625
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 876.03 8,760
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
48 23 12 3

Carrier-based fighter-bomber. A total of 28 aircraft were built for the U.S. Navy from 1932 through 1933. Exported as the Hawk II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.66 14,527
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 842.18 40,424
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
127 60 24 3

Early 1930s high specification biplane fighter. Saw extensive action in conflicts beyond the borders of the U.S.S.R.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.91 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 465.49 59,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 597.97 75,941
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
18 10 24 1

To increase firepower, the PV-1 machine guns on some of the I-5 fighters were replaced by the ShKAS, which had higher rate of fire.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.50 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 912.35 16,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.97 917
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
31 15 27 3

Developed on request of the U.S. Army Air Corps to replace the Boeing Р-12 fighters. A total of 151 aircraft were built. Used in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the initial period of the Pacific War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.45 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 394.82 12,239
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 742.65 23,022
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
44 21 16 3

Developed as a one-seat modification of the successful two-seat carrier-based Grumman FF-1 fighter. By September 1940 all F2Fs were converted into trainer aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 221.35 9,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 693.57 30,517
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
31 13 11 2

Fighter version of the Hawker Hart light bomber. First flew in 1933. A total of 305 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.39 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 209.13 6,483
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 501.14 15,535
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
16 9 5 4

Developed as a multi-purpose aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The first prototype flew in February 1937, with total of 192 aircraft being built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.19 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 331.69 5,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,108.75 33,740
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
32 15 17 2

Developed as a two-seat multirole fighter capable of engaging single-seat fighters in maneuvering combat. Its first flight took place in September 1934. The aircraft did not see active combat service. A total of 223 modifications of the DI-6 were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.66 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 440.72 14,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 936.96 29,982
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
4 2 14 1

An early modification of the Blackburn Skua, a British fighter-bomber powered by the Mercury IX engine. Due to a shortage of these engines, serial models were equipped with other available motors.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 816.94 3,267
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 481.23 1,924
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
37 16 13 2

First flew in August 1935. A total of about 200 aircraft including experimental and export versions were built. Used in the initial period of the Pacific War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.97 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 426.42 15,777
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,117.65 41,353
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
39 20 14 2

One of the best biplane fighters of the 1930s. Served through the end of 1941.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.41 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 495.81 19,336
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 721.97 28,156
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
23 11 14 2

Developed in the early 1930s as a high-speed fighter. Used in Spain in 1936, during the Battles of Khalkhyn Gol in 1939, and through World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 388.43 8,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 819.79 18,855
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
27 11 9 2

Exported to the Royal Air Force, Royal Netherlands Air Force, and Finnish Air Force. Used in the initial period of the Pacific War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.48 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 414.16 11,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,049.28 28,330
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
22 9 13 3

First flew in March 1940. The aircraft saw combat in China. A total of 272 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.41 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 677.57 14,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 947.18 20,837
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
104 45 12 7

Last mass-produced modification of the Polikarpov I-16. First flew in 1940. The main difference from its predecessors was it had no guns in the wings, but carried a synchronized large-caliber machine gun.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 481.65 50,091
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,840.45 191,406
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
134 54 12 4

The last developed version of the I-207 fighter. The aircraft was supposed to have the properties of both high-speed monoplanes and maneuverable biplanes. The prototype was built by the spring of 1941, but the project was discontinued.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 548.29 73,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,280.01 171,520
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
142 59 18 4

The LaGG-3 series 4 was fitted with a modified engine and carried more powerful armament compared to the early LaGG-3s. Extensively used in the initial period of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 515.11 73,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,854.37 263,320
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
35 14 10 3

The last German biplane fighter. Designed for naval operations for the never-completed aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.54 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 476.55 16,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,086.28 73,019
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
66 30 17 6

The main British fighter type of early World War II. The prototype first flew in November 1935. Widely used in the French campaign in 1940 and massively used in the Battle of Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 671.44 44,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,740.17 114,851
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
78 25 18 2

Modification of the I-16 featuring more powerful weapons and improved performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.73 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 326.49 25,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,417.57 110,570
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
32 13 9 3

Developed in 1941 as a specialized anti-tank aircraft on the basis of the Hawker Hurricane fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.78 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 453.06 14,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,498.76 47,960
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
93 38 12 6

The Hurricane Mk II entered service in 1940. Compared to the early fighter variants, it was equipped with a more powerful engine, and its armament was gradually enhanced. This modification remained in production until 1944 and was also built in Canada.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.32 63,269
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,523.55 234,690
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
50 20 5 2

Developed in 1941 on the basis of the Yak-7UTI flight trainer. A total of 6,399 fighters of various modifications were built, including training aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.28 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 458.15 22,907
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,391.36 119,568
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
52 19 10 5

The best U.S. carrier-based fighter at the start of the war with Japan. Used from the outset through the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 607.20 31,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,376.96 123,601
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
158 58 14 7

A further development of the P-43 Lancer featuring a more powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2180 engine. Development was discontinued due to the decision of the Republic Aviation Corporation to focus on building a more promising P-47 fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.20 348
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.23 194
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.29 90,896
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,857.55 451,492
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
9 3 5 1

Modification of the LaGG-3 fighter. Used extensively for destroying aerial and ground targets, including armored targets.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 799.50 7,195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 469.27 4,223
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
20 8 9 1

As the U.S.S.R. lacked spare Allison engines, a few P-40 fighters were fitted with Soviet M-105 engines.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.70 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 874.66 17,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,227.17 24,543
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
2 1 3 0

In the summer of 1941, an attempt to install an M-82A engine on the Yak-7 was made. The aircraft went through a number of changes in the design and composition of its weapons, but could not achieve the specified flight characteristics for technical reasons. Only one development prototype was made.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 475.67 951
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,176.69 2,353
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
81 29 7 4

Developed in 1939 as an alternative to the Bf 109 that served in the Luftwaffe. The Fw 190 entered mass production in 1941.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.65 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 592.67 48,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,852.25 150,032
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
46 19 15 3

Developed in Czechoslovakia after World War II on the basis of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109. In 1948, some of the S-199's were purchased by Israel, which later used them during the Arab-Israeli conflict. These aircraft became the first combat-ready fighters of the arising Israeli Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,316.85 60,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,848.73 85,041
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
116 46 14 7

Created by the Hawker company based on the experience gained from the development of the Hurricane. A total of 6 prototypes were built and tested in 1939–1941. However, due to engine problems, the project was abandoned in favor of the Hawker Typhoon.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.10 244
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 761.32 88,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,744.96 434,415
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
95 41 11 2

Developed in 1942 on the basis of the Yak-7. The most widely produced Soviet fighter. A total of 16,769 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.89 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 911.89 86,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 875.31 83,154
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
75 28 11 11

A further modification of the Fw 190 featuring heavier armament and a more powerful engine. Entered service in the spring of 1943. Used extensively as a multirole fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.19 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 822.79 61,708
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,984.62 298,846
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
97 48 14 6

One of the most widely produced United States Navy fighters of World War II. Used in both carrier- and land-based operations.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.12 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,044.60 101,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,746.77 363,436
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
174 64 10 9

Developed on request of the U.S. Army Air Corps after the production of the Р-43 Lancer and P-44 Rocket was discontinued. First flew in May 1941. A total of 171 P-47Bs were built and used for conducting flight trials and training of pilots.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75 305
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 211
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 638.37 111,076
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,297.39 747,746
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
4 1 2 0

Designed as an armored low- and mid-altitude fighter capable of engaging enemy aircraft in a maneuvering combat. The project was discontinued due to the achievement of air superiority by the Soviet Air Force in 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 321.37 1,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,738.33 6,953
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
64 27 14 2

A further modification of the Yak-9. Developed in 1943. Successfully used in 1944-1945 on the Soviet-German front. Produced until 1948.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 981.74 62,831
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 465.78 29,809
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
26 11 7 3

Developed simultaneously with the Hawker Tornado as a high-speed interceptor. However, it proved most effective as a multirole fighter. Remained the main support aircraft in the Royal Air Force until the end of combat in Europe.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 728.37 18,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,452.57 37,766
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
27 11 9 2

Version of the most widely-manufactured modification of the Fw 190 featuring more powerful wing-mounted weapons. Saw mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.89 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 758.89 20,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,097.07 83,620
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
63 23 12 4

A further modification of the F4U. Used extensively in World War II against Japan and the Korean War. A total of 2,557 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.51 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,031.51 64,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,449.78 217,336
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
16 6 9 2

Designed as a high-speed interceptor fighter. Delayed development made the Imperial Japanese Navy discontinue the project in favor of the J7W1.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,012.21 16,195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,173.08 34,769
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
71 26 6 4

Developed by the Republic Aviation Corporation in 1944 to keep the P-47 competitive with the P-51 Mustang fighter, which was introduced into service with the U.S. Army Air Force. A total of 1,816 P-47Ns were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.61 114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.93 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 817.18 58,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,343.04 379,355
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
45 18 10 4

The Fw 190 D modification entered service in the fall of 1944. It proved to be one of the best German fighters during the last stages of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,233.58 55,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,018.25 180,821
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
92 37 12 3

Interceptor designed to counter U.S. bombing raids on the Japanese islands. Only two prototypes were finished before the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,174.00 108,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,092.92 284,548
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
9 3 6 2

The first Swedish jet fighter. It was developed in 1945-1949 on the basis of the piston SAAB J 21A. The original power unit was replaced by the British Goblin jet engine. The aircraft did not see active combat service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.78 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 757.01 6,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,790.51 34,114
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
48 19 11 5

A further development of the P-47 Thunderbolt concept featuring a new Pratt & Whitney R-4360 engine. Two prototypes built were tested in 1944–1945. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,025.79 49,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,363.48 257,447
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
13 5 8 2

Designed in 1946 under the influence of the German experience. The only prototype of the Su-9 was produced and tested in 1946–1947. The aircraft never entered service, since the project was abandoned in favor of the MiG-15.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 946.01 12,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,395.26 31,138
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
14 4 6 0

Blueprint created on the basis of German BMW 003 engines. Some of its concepts were later employed in the MiG-9 design.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,375.52 19,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 801.14 11,216
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
8 3 5 2

Blueprint created on the basis of the Bf 109 featuring a jet engine. Presented in January 1943 as a "backup" for the Me 262. The project was discontinued.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,161.25 9,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,101.27 48,810
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
64 23 8 4

Super Corsair, a high-speed modification of the famous F4U. Achieved fame as a trophy-winning air racer after World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 811.76 51,952
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,664.56 298,531
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
112 41 13 2

Designed as part of the project for a mass-produced and low-cost jet-powered "people's fighter". The concept and appearance of the aircraft were defined in September 1944, but the prototype was never built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.46 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,030.81 115,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 558.12 62,508
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
6 4 10 3

Developed by the Supermarine company on the basis of the Spiteful fighter. Underwent trials in 1945–1949 but never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,734.19 10,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,669.56 52,017
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
143 56 12 10

Designed as a modification of the Hawker Typhoon. However, due to multiple significant changes to the design, was redesignated into the Hawker Tempest. As a multirole fighter, it proved to be one of the best British World War II aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.15 307
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 898.09 128,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,904.07 558,281
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
47 18 11 3

Jet-powered version of the J7W1. Remained in blueprint form by the time of Japan's surrender.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,051.97 49,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,898.37 136,223
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
74 33 11 5

The first jet fighter built by the Hawker Aircraft company. Its prototype conducted its maiden flight on September 2, 1947. Initially, it was developed for the Royal Air Force, but was later redesigned for the Fleet Air Arm. Served in the German, Royal Netherlands, and Indian Navy.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.28 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,628.78 120,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,267.13 167,767
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
3 1 3 0

Developed by the Hawker Aircraft company based on the experience gained when designing the Sea Hawk. The prototype first took to the air in July 1951. In 1953, the Hawker Hunter entered mass production. It was exported to various countries and saw combat service in a range of conflicts in the latter half of the 20th century.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,842.89 5,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Heavy Fighters 37 2,589 1,097
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
81 39 11 4

An armed scout aircraft developed during creation of the light transport aircraft Ao 192 CA. No prototype was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.91 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 222.72 18,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,180.85 95,648
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
56 31 18 2

Twin-engine heavy fighter. One of the first Zerstörer concepts developed for the Luftwaffe.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.61 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 687.32 38,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,327.57 74,344
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
100 45 13 4

Developed on the basis of the Do 17 Z bomber as a heavy night fighter. Featured more powerful weapons and reduced bomb load.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 523.72 52,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,933.53 193,352
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
6 3 10 3

Developed from 1934 as a multipurpose aircraft with the ability to perform as both a fighter and a ground forces support aircraft. Only two prototypes were built and tested before World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 862.25 5,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,673.87 10,043
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
117 45 13 3

Modification of the serial Bf 110 equipped with a 30 mm MK-101 antitank cannon. A total of 12 aircraft were produced during May–July 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.28 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 707.84 82,817
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 654.47 76,573
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
223 96 18 3

Created as a "strategic fighter," a concept popular in the interwar period. Successfully used in campaigns in Poland, France, and Norway.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.92 652
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 113
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 924.35 206,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,726.92 385,103
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
48 22 13 3

Modification of the Blenheim bomber into a long-range fighter or night fighter. A total of 60 aircraft were modified.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.31 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 790.37 37,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,165.16 103,927
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
76 31 13 5

First flew in July 1939. Used as a long-range fighter and night fighter. A total of 5,928 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.32 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 78
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 733.62 55,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,900.45 296,433
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
15 6 8 0

A project for a heavy fighter carrying powerful offensive and defensive armament. First flew in March 1939. The development was discontinued due to the occupation of France in 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 956.94 14,354
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.13 526
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
11 5 7 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,234.05 13,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.34 1,686
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
32 15 7 3

Heavy fighter designed to replace the Bf 110. Entered limited service with the Luftwaffe. Also licensed for production in Hungary.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.38 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,166.42 37,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,397.27 76,712
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
98 42 13 4

A forced upgrade of the 110 by the Messerschmitt company due to the failed creation of the Me 210. Used both offensively and as a night fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 256
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,098.17 107,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,176.02 213,249
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
12 6 4 2

Designed for the American Navy as an interceptor with a high climbing rate. Only one prototype was built, and it received a series of improvements. The first flight was made on April 1, 1940. After entering the F4F series, the development of the F5F was abandoned.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.58 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 606.85 7,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,464.13 29,569
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
73 33 17 3

First combat-ready modification of the P-38 Lightning. Used in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific Theater. A total of 527 aircraft were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,202.40 87,775
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,071.89 151,248
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
94 34 14 3

Developed as a long-range fighter for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Saw combat from the summer of 1942 and was extensively used before the end of the war in the Japanese anti-aircraft defense to counter U.S. heavy bombers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,085.47 102,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,517.58 142,652
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
72 25 9 5

Widely used in various roles, including as a long-range fighter, night fighter, and fighter-bomber. A total of 7,781 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.06 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.08 78
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 984.47 70,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,918.30 426,117
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
5 2 4 2

An experimental variant of the P-38L armed with 15 mm heavy machine guns and wing-mounted rockets. Because of multiple technical problems, further tests were halted.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,505.32 7,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,958.62 9,793
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
42 21 10 4

A further development of the P-38 featuring improved controllability and speed performance. A total of 2,970 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,232.93 51,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,144.73 174,078
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
59 24 16 3

Developed in several versions to be used against both aerial and ground targets and to replace the Ki-45. Saw limited action before the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.37 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,427.77 84,238
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,717.47 160,330
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
103 44 10 3

Heavy fighter-bomber, a further development of the Zerstörer concept. Used mainly on the Western Front.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.57 265
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,220.89 125,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,028.52 208,937
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
33 12 8 5

Designed to carry heavy cannon armament for fulfilling a wide range of combat missions. Only one prototype was built and took to the air only once.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.82 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.60 35,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,074.65 68,463
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
135 60 11 3

Heavy fighter-bomber incorporating two fuselages of the Bf 109. The only prototype was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,422.44 192,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,073.14 414,873
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
56 25 14 2

A heavy fighter based on modification 63 of the Tupolev Tu-2 bomber. Underwent trials during 1947. However, due to problems with the engines and the advent of the jet era, the project was discontinued.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,318.41 129,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 543.35 30,427
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
6 3 10 0

Development was started before the occupation of France. The prototype first flew in the summer of 1945. A total of 200 aircraft were ordered. However, due to the development of jet aircraft and decreasing interest in the project, only 2 prototypes and a series of 4 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,245.39 13,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
103 37 7 4

First flew in July 1944. A total of 383 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.74 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 87
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 933.60 96,161
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,856.89 500,259
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
84 33 12 3

Designed as a heavy carrier-based fighter for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. First flew in November 1943. A total of 364 aircraft were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,444.82 121,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,748.33 230,859
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
11 4 6 1

Project for a high-speed fighter with heavy armament. A wooden mock-up was built by October 1943. However, the concept of the Ki-94-I was judged by the Japanese Army Air Force as too unconventional. The Tachikawa company was tasked to build an aircraft with a more conventional design. As a result, the Ki-94-II was created.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.36 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,140.27 12,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,915.21 21,067
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
51 18 9 2

Experimental U.S. Navy fighter with unique configuration. Never saw combat due to the introduction of jet-powered aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.96 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,230.48 62,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,875.68 146,659
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
35 15 11 0

Further modification of the twin-engine P-38 Lightning fighter. The only completed prototype was tested in 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,496.25 87,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 180.24 6,308
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
1 1 6 0

The U.S. Army Air Force's escort fighter, a further development of the P-82B.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,078.52 5,078
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,668.37 2,668
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
12 4 7 4

A twin-fuselage fighter on the basis of the P-51 Mustang, designed to reduce the problem of pilot fatigue on long-range missions.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.75 15,812
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,266.46 63,197
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
234 98 13 6

Developed as a high-speed heavy fighter-bomber. The prototype first took to the air on October 26, 1943. A series of about 12 Do 335 A-1s were built by the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.21 517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 162
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,413.76 330,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,389.41 1,261,122
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
37 17 11 1

Project for a long-range interceptor with the envisaged ability to reach high speed in combat by using additional engines. The development was discontinued due to the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,445.66 90,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 358.62 13,268
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
115 42 13 5

Project for a fighter-bomber created by Westland in 1945. Development was discontinued during the preliminary design phase.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.24 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,610.41 185,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,027.69 578,184
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
220 99 12 3

The world's first jet-powered fighter to enter mass production. The start of development was delayed by the interference of German top leadership who demanded a bomber variant to be developed first.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.39 525
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,808.52 397,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 833.26 183,317
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
104 48 12 2

A further modification of the Me 262 A. The prototype first flew in January 1945, with modification improvement continuing until the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,621.50 272,635
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,080.21 320,341
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
29 12 11 1

Blueprint of a further development of the Me 262 aircraft aimed at reaching a higher top speed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,855.35 82,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,481.85 42,973
Attack Aircraft 27 1,441 635
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
20 9 10 13

Designed for close support of ground forces. The only completed prototype underwent trials in 1935. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.05 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 254.52 5,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,389.74 47,794
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
5 2 7 5

Designed as a technologically simple and low-cost strike aircraft suitable for mass production. Several prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 168.66 843
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,251.14 16,255
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
43 17 9 6

A heavily armored attack aircraft designed to support the troops and armored vehicles of the Red Army. Never saw mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.33 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.47 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 139.10 5,981
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,105.89 90,553
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
33 19 17 5

First flew in May 1935. Successfully used for close air support during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A total of about 260 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.55 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.09 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 406.53 13,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,668.86 88,072
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
1 1 4 8

Developed in 1935–1936 in Germany to provide close air support for ground forces. Never entered service. A total of 6 prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 721.15 721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,910.95 8,910
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
7 4 4 4

In 1936, the Soviet Union purchased from the U.S. a production license for the Vultee V-11 attack bomber. Redesigned as the BSh-1, it underwent trials in 1937–1939.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.71 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.86 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 393.22 2,752
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,242.58 15,698
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
1 1 12 10

Designed to support ground forces. Used by the Royal Australian Air Forces in the Pacific during World War II. A total of 755 aircraft were built in 1939–1946.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.00 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 918.18 918
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,576.36 8,576
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
9 4 3 9

Developed in the early 1930s as a heavy armored attack aircraft for the Red Army Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.67 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.78 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 140.28 1,262
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,917.22 44,254
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
2 1 3 3

The initial prototype of Blohm und Voss Ha 137, first flown in April 1935. As the main difference from later modifications, it was equipped with the BMW 132 engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 140.27 280
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,887.43 5,774
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
42 18 4 8

Single-seat heavily armored attack aircraft. Prototype model of the IL-2, which first flew on 12 October 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.86 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.21 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 258.34 10,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,883.64 205,112
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
1 1 2 1

Developed as a high-speed two-seat attack aircraft with two prototypes produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 164.37 164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,954.70 3,954
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
24 11 5 8

Early version of the armored Hs 129 attack aircraft fitted with Argus engines. A small series of aircraft was used mainly for pilot training.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.12 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 159.66 3,831
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,715.55 161,173
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
62 27 4 12

Armored attack aircraft based on the famous Fw 189 reconnaissance aircraft. Several prototypes underwent trials in 1939–1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.79 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.74 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 206.17 12,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,557.01 282,534
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
54 24 4 11

This well-armored attack aircraft became a legend of the Soviet Air Force. Early models of the IL-2 lacked a rear gunner.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.37 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.61 195
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 128.95 6,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,384.94 452,786
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
96 36 7 8

During frontline trials, several attempts were made to modify the IL-2 by adding a rear gunner position.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.45 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.34 225
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 204.55 19,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,200.18 691,217
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
53 27 6 18

Attack modification of the iconic Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber featuring enhanced armament and armor.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.91 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.43 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 391.61 20,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,069.30 374,673
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
21 9 5 7

Armored attack aircraft first flown in May 1939. A total of 865 aircraft of all modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.71 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.81 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 329.70 6,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,342.28 112,187
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
13 4 2 4

The famous Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber, capable of carrying a 1,000 kg bomb.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 257.93 3,353
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,755.26 74,818
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
239 106 4 10

A later version of the IL-2, configured with a rear gunner. Became the most widely produced attack aircraft of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.61 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.15 754
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.17 65,765
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,825.49 2,587,293
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
28 13 3 10

Anti-tank modification of the Ju 88 bomber. Several dozen aircraft equipped with different armament variants were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.75 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.93 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 366.40 10,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,990.30 279,728
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
66 29 4 15

A drastic modification of the IL-2 attack aircraft, it had much heavier armor to increase durability. Bomb capacity was also increased.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.53 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.53 233
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 283.81 18,731
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,627.75 1,031,431
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
72 32 8 15

A tailless design for a multirole attack aircraft. Development began in 1942 but was never completed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.11 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.68 265
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 493.61 35,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,666.00 1,127,951
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
181 74 6 14

A drastic modification of the IL-2 developed in 1944. Used in the final stages of World War II and during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.85 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.15 571
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 355.29 64,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,843.48 2,867,670
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
295 133 4 20

Experimental attack aircraft. It featured a wider visual field which allowed for better targeting. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.50 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.21 1,241
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 378.43 111,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,414.21 6,022,191
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
1 1 2 2

A modification of the IL-10 featuring greater firepower and improved handling, the IL-10M went into mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.85 1,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,568.05 17,568
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
70 31 4 16

Designed simultaneously with the Me 265 as a new multirole attack aircraft for the Luftwaffe. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.86 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.39 237
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 599.08 41,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,310.94 1,141,765
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
2 1 0 4

Heavily armed and armored high-speed attack aircraft with tandem seating. Developed in 1953–1956.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 215.32 430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,503.23 31,006
Bombers 20 607 323
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
1 1 0 14

A French air cruiser of the first half of the 1930s. Was called up to perform a wide range of missions: from reconnaissance to strikes on enemy positions. Proved successful in the early stages of the Spanish Civil War. By the beginning of active hostilities against Germany, the planes were considered obsolete and removed from combat units.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 14.00 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 113.69 113
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,369.63 14,369
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
4 2 1 6

Developed by the Bristol company as Type 149. Featured a lengthened nose, which provided more comfortable conditions for a navigator. The first several Blenheim Mk.IVs inherited the defensive armament of the Blenheim Mk.I.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.50 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 62.76 251
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,503.25 22,013
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
5 2 0 2

The main Soviet pre-war medium bomber. First took to the air in 1934. Extensively used in the late 1930s and in early Word War II. A total of 7,000 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 20.26 101
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,492.14 12,460
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
6 4 0 15

Due to problems with the diesel engines on the early Ju 86, it was decided to replace them with the radial BMW 132. The new modification—the Ju 86 E—served with the Luftwaffe until it was replaced by more advanced He 111 bombers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.33 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 64.33 386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,601.64 69,609
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
30 13 0 11

A drastic modification of the SB bomber built with the aim of improving its combat performance. First flew in 1940. A total of about 200 aircraft were built and saw combat along with the SB.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.07 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 29.26 877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,090.45 212,713
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
55 30 1 14

A modification of one of the most well-known German World War II bombers. The He 111 H-2 entered mass production in September 1939. This aircraft differed from the early Не 111 in the engines and enhanced defensive armament. Over 500 aircraft of the H-2 series were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.71 259
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 28.51 1,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,992.11 604,566
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
16 9 0 9

The last and most advanced version of the Do 17 bomber. The prototype first took to the air in March 1938. It featured an absolutely new cockpit design, new engines, and enhanced defensive armament. A total of roughly 500 Do 17 Z aircraft in several versions were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.31 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 14.57 233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,462.71 151,403
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
92 56 2 17

The B-17D modification was developed in February 1941. Most of these bombers were sent to the U.S. air bases in the Pacific, where the beginning of the war with Japan found them.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.15 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.84 353
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 97.37 8,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,304.32 1,039,997
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
69 39 1 12

The most mass-produced modification of the Ju 88. Mass production started in March 1939, and by 1940–1941, the Ju 88 A became the main bomber type in the Luftwaffe. The aircraft was widely used on all fronts and was also supplied to the allies of Germany.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.16 218
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 42.30 2,918
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,094.76 627,538
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
7 4 1 10

The main Soviet tactical bomber of World War II. The prototype first flew in December 1939. Over 11,000 Pe-2s of various modifications were built and saw extensive action throughout World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.29 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 153.21 1,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,112.96 105,790
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
6 3 1 5

A modification of the Pe-2 bomber equipped with new engines. The prototype was built in the fall of 1942. Due to the shortage of engines that were in great demand for developing the Lavochkin fighters, only 32 aircraft were built, but saw limited combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.33 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.33 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 92.96 557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,634.60 81,807
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
83 46 5 9

Developed as an attack bomber to replace the Douglas A-20 Havoc serving the U.S. Air Force. The A-26B was the first aircraft in the series to enter mass production. A significant number of modifications were built based on the A-26B.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.67 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.23 185
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.27 31,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,329.05 857,311
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
35 18 3 10

The most mass-produced version of the Flying Fortress with significantly enhanced defensive armament. Extensively used in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.37 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.71 130
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 183.38 6,418
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,550.86 439,280
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
32 13 1 10

The Do 217 M was a variant of the mass-produced Do 217 K with the DB 603 engine instead of the BMW 801 that was in great demand for fighters. Both bomber variants were used mainly on the Western Front.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.59 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 43.34 1,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,862.14 347,588
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
4 1 1 4

The best Soviet serial tactical bomber of World War II. Most actively used in 1944-1945. The Tu-2 bombers remained in the Soviet service until the mid-1950s, and were also supplied to Poland, Bulgaria, China, Indonesia, and North Korea.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.75 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 57.23 228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,474.65 41,898
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
7 3 1 7

One of the most iconic bombers of World War II. 5,000 re-engined B-29C were ordered. After the end of World War II, the order was canceled.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.29 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 304.67 2,132
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,830.23 110,811
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
8 4 1 5

The further development of the Tu-2 with a new power unit and design changes. 10 aircraft were produced, however due to the beginning of the jet era, the manufacturers decided not to put the Tu-10 into mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.75 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 246.77 1,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,417.66 179,341
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
110 62 2 12

Project for a high-speed reconnaissance bomber. Developed in 1945–1946 with the use of the German Jumo 004 engine. Development was discontinued in early 1946 as the Myasishchev design bureau was closed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.17 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.97 437
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 266.81 29,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,436.07 2,467,968
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
34 11 1 8

The development of the Ju 288 design, equipped with new engines and enhanced defensive armament. Due to the plight on the fronts and the subsequent cancellation of the Bomber B program, only a few pre-production prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.82 96
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 109.36 3,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,808.52 639,489
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
3 2 0 5

Before the capitulation of Germany in the war, the Junkers company managed to partially prepare the project documentation for the development of the Ju 287 V3 design. Further development was carried out with the participation of German designers, but already as part of the Soviet OKB-1 work. Only a single prototype was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.33 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 71.08 213
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,755.87 65,267
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