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Kaskowiski

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Kaskowiski
17,778
Battles Fought
68.82%
Victories/Battles
2,092
Average Experience per Battle
32,592
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 148/178

  • marcel
    513

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    965

    • 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
    1368

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    117

    • 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
    344

    • 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
    1

    • 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
    234

    • 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.

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Overall Results

Battles Fought 17,778
Victories 12,234 (68.82%)
Draws 67 (0%)
Defeats 5,477 (31%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,092
Maximum Experience per Battle 10,793

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,721.45
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,463.48

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
17,548
Fighters 8,272 (47%)
Multirole Fighters 3,577 (20%)
Heavy Fighters 2,139 (12%)
Attack Aircraft 1,273 (7%)
Bombers 2,287 (13%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
17,548
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 4,977 (28%)
Germany Aircraft 3,090 (18%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 3,437 (20%)
Japan Aircraft 886 (5%)
U.K. Aircraft 4,580 (26%)
China Aircraft 218 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 360 (2%)

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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 116 16,006 8,270
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
10 8 22 0

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 13.00 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,176.61 11,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.53 15
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
58 38 25 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 10.36 601
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 717.41 41,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.61 325
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
2 2 21 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 20.50 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,137.31 2,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.61 15
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
13 4 13 1

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 3.54 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 245.19 3,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.45 1,383
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
11 6 17 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 7.91 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 888.21 9,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.50 16
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
35 21 24 0

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 11.80 413
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 918.91 32,161
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.84 414
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
1 1 15 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 15.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,156.72 1,156
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
41 25 25 0

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 7.02 288
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 991.83 40,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.42 796
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
4 2 7 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 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 473.33 1,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
15 8 22 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 7.53 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 997.02 14,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.08 1
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
6 4 24 0

A prototype of the I-16 (TsKB-12) equipped with a Wright Cyclone engine and three-blade propeller. Following trials, it was decided to produce I-16 with the M-22 engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.67 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,017.76 6,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.20 1
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
27 16 24 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 8.04 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,106.55 29,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.13 3
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
10 5 19 0

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 3.90 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 434.86 4,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.92 899
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
44 27 21 1

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 7.45 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 958.54 42,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.97 3,694
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
114 74 22 2

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 8.64 985
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,222.50 139,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.62 7,822
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
372 186 31 4

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 6.06 2,255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 787.87 293,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.41 65,252
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
51 29 22 1

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 6.75 344
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 922.74 47,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.63 1,358
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
15 8 9 3

Developed on the basis of the P-35 as a two-seat bomber escort fighter. Never entered service despite good flight performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,104.20 16,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.86 2,007
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
94 44 19 2

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 4.38 412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 829.88 78,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 226.82 21,320
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
87 51 21 2

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 5.51 479
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,279.03 111,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.83 2,160
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
81 39 19 1

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 5.48 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 953.15 77,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 180.85 14,648
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
142 69 25 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 5.03 714
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,026.96 145,829
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 87.52 12,427
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
36 21 27 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 7.36 265
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,432.48 51,569
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.06 686
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
34 15 17 0

The mass-produced I-153P "Chaika" (a variant with two ShVAK cannons instead of 4 machine guns) was fitted with additional DM-4 ramjet 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 4.82 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.36 28,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.25 76
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
99 48 19 1

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 4.43 439
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 882.72 87,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.55 13,320
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
54 24 16 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 4.33 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 754.46 40,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.06 1,245
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
181 82 20 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 4.77 863
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 980.11 177,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.62 10,791
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
244 123 26 2

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 5.58 1,362
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,137.47 277,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.75 38,490
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
350 184 22 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 5.85 2,049
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,270.70 444,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.02 5,257
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
4 2 8 0

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 3.50 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 808.37 3,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.18 16
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
42 20 15 1

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 4.67 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 921.36 38,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.59 2,250
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
72 35 24 2

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 5.88 423
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,057.06 76,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.00 3,528
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
36 15 19 1

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 4.94 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 784.22 28,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.78 963
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
34 17 20 0

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 4.94 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 941.07 31,996
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.76 297
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
269 122 20 1

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 4.04 1,088
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 889.83 239,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.35 31,568
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
92 41 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.42 407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 986.37 90,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.04 8,651
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
49 26 15 3

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 5.39 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,325.55 64,952
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 232.86 11,410
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
157 71 16 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 4.69 737
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,032.94 162,171
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.44 17,339
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
43 22 16 2

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 5.84 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,504.49 64,692
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.97 4,900
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
89 40 20 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 4.88 434
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,075.79 95,745
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 213.19 18,973
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
105 47 12 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 4.20 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,094.46 114,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.16 5,791
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
309 154 23 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 5.52 1,707
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,437.93 444,318
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.15 3,135
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
18 8 17 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 4.83 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,237.12 22,268
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
95 46 16 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 3.76 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,002.35 95,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.92 1,607
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
89 46 17 1

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 3.90 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,140.32 101,488
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.93 883
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
353 177 19 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 5.46 1,927
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.92 484,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.78 47,578
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
25 11 19 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 5.32 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,183.09 29,577
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 217.64 5,440
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
66 37 15 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 5.12 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,109.60 73,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.91 5,603
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
95 45 14 1

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 3.64 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.22 86,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.38 13,811
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
16 8 12 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 5.06 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,046.06 16,736
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.39 1,078
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
21 7 12 0

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 4.14 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 836.83 17,573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.83 311
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
262 143 19 4

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 6.56 1,718
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,656.99 434,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.66 24,800
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
96 48 17 0

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 5.41 519
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,654.74 158,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 96.99 9,310
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
45 20 20 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 5.38 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,626.98 73,214
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.23 4,735
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
66 38 17 1

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.18 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,718.42 113,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.73 6,186
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
31 16 16 1

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 5.06 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,640.63 50,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.44 416
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
11 5 13 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,353.97 14,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
114 54 20 1

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 4.45 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,314.02 149,798
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 396.63 45,216
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
218 101 18 2

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 5.04 1,098
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,251.87 272,907
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 278.76 60,769
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
71 35 15 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 5.70 405
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,682.82 119,480
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.97 566
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
563 285 23 4

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 5.87 3,306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,629.96 917,664
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 400.63 225,553
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
247 115 20 2

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 5.07 1,252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,418.70 350,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 297.80 73,555
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
115 56 19 2

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 5.49 631
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,571.04 180,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.33 3,257
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
120 64 19 1

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 5.78 693
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,821.22 218,546
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.08 8,769
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
103 46 21 1

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 5.21 537
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,374.22 141,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.16 10,831
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
52 28 17 2

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 6.02 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,897.11 98,649
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.12 7,962
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
96 53 19 3

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 5.97 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,668.14 160,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 378.69 36,353
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
91 53 21 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 5.79 527
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,769.16 160,993
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.20 6,479
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
198 93 21 2

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 5.73 1,134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,080.95 412,027
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 238.28 47,179
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
140 64 20 4

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 5.29 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,606.63 224,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 341.23 47,772
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
519 244 22 2

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 5.77 2,995
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,175.34 1,129,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 322.30 167,273
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
181 82 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 4.17 754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,341.46 242,804
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 391.94 70,940
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
80 44 18 1

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 5.62 450
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,184.12 174,729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.30 7,303
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
44 22 13 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 4.48 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,182.64 96,036
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
48 29 18 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 6.29 302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,032.52 97,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.07 531
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
76 37 19 1

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 5.13 390
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,633.94 124,179
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,122.18 85,285
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
135 59 20 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 4.62 624
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,397.47 188,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 341.37 46,085
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
24 11 19 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 5.71 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,840.02 44,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.65 1,335
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
46 26 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.93 319
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,143.42 98,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 178.79 8,224
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
70 32 20 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 5.11 358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,211.55 154,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.50 7,104
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
95 43 24 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 6.26 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,662.38 252,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.99 10,259
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
160 86 19 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 5.56 889
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,100.34 336,053
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.72 17,075
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
180 96 20 2

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 5.94 1,069
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,917.21 345,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.20 26,135
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
231 123 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.68 1,544
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,554.17 590,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 420.77 97,198
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
487 243 23 3

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 5.33 2,596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,985.87 967,120
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,740.21 847,484
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
102 52 16 1

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 4.99 509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,144.81 218,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.56 4,035
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
7 4 9 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 4.71 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,083.29 21,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
74 40 16 3

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 6.12 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,361.05 174,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.21 14,297
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
153 83 21 1

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 5.88 899
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,409.10 368,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.05 18,367
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
108 48 16 1

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 4.60 497
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,789.02 193,214
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 417.41 45,079
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
54 29 23 1

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 6.31 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,752.12 148,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.88 3,881
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
72 33 19 1

An American prototype of a high-speed interceptor. The project was launched in 1940, but due to delays in development and testing, the aircraft only made its maiden flight in 1944. The project was canceled after a fire destroyed the sole prototype.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.89 424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,556.51 184,068
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.91 14,033
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
2 1 10 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 5.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,333.10 4,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
185 103 21 1

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 6.72 1,243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,792.13 516,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.76 12,905
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
2,422 1,310 27 4

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 6.84 16,556
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 147
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,808.83 6,802,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 204.44 495,144
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
185 97 19 1

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 5.68 1,050
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,022.36 374,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 328.19 60,714
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
94 46 17 1

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 4.82 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,207.45 207,500
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.87 6,943
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
88 53 21 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 6.53 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,950.32 259,628
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.93 7,649
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
181 91 22 1

The first British carrier-based jet fighter, which first flew in July 1946. A total of 185 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.32 963
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,961.85 536,094
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 243.70 44,109
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
792 472 22 2

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 6.65 5,270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,007.37 2,381,839
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.11 42,856
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
60 32 16 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 6.28 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,926.72 175,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,158.21 69,492
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
225 117 25 2

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 6.38 1,435
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,766.39 622,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 189.48 42,633
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
71 41 20 1

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 7.37 523
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,620.74 257,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.96 4,754
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
208 98 22 2

The first Soviet jet fighter featuring a swept-wing layout. A prototype was displayed during a flyover in the summer of 1947, but the aircraft never saw mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 1,059
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,762.87 574,676
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 672.64 139,908
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
84 44 17 1

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 5.64 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,917.31 245,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 137.33 11,535
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
86 44 17 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 5.08 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,892.72 248,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 281.17 24,180
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
138 68 19 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 4.87 672
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,655.82 366,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.91 9,371
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
49 26 21 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 6.37 312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,600.27 176,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.82 3,126
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
140 69 15 1

First flown in December 1948. Never used in combat. A total of 197 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.13 718
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,528.84 494,038
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 235.63 32,988
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
41 19 15 1

Designed as a new fighter featuring better flight performance compared to the Ta 183. Further development was discontinued as the war had ended.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.61 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,756.57 113,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.25 1,486
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
615 344 28 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 8.63 5,306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,074.30 3,120,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.81 44,778
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
130 78 21 1

One of the most famous postwar jet fighters. Used by U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.34 954
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,280.80 556,503
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.67 12,307
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
48 25 22 2

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 7.02 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,617.60 173,644
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.68 5,600
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
151 85 25 1

Soviet jet-powered fighter aircraft of the first postwar generation. Produced in small numbers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.46 1,127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,000.43 604,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 394.58 59,581
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
17 8 16 1

Created on the basis of the Yak-25 in 1948. The first Yakovlev jet fighter featuring a swept-wing layout. Two prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.35 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,647.41 45,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 944.81 16,061
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
99 55 20 1

Further modification of the MiG-15 featuring a new engine. Used during the Korean War. A total of 8,354 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.94 588
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,597.64 356,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.12 12,881
Multirole Fighters 61 7,492 3,577
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
10 5 20 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 6.60 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 389.64 3,896
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 931.09 9,310
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
13 5 5 0

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 1.69 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 104.20 1,354
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.30 2,291
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
3 1 8 0

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 4.67 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 306.66 919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
20 9 20 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 5.65 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 288.86 5,777
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 581.66 11,633
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
15 7 23 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 5.07 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.56 4,448
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 263.80 3,956
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
158 76 20 4

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 4.57 722
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 355.90 56,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,072.97 169,529
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
14 10 24 4

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 10.29 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.86 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 737.61 10,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,669.48 23,372
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
12 7 22 0

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 8.75 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 783.12 9,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
8 3 7 0

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 3.12 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 226.55 1,812
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 256.61 2,052
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
33 18 21 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 6.91 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 541.79 17,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 449.39 14,829
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
514 266 27 7

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 4.75 2,439
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 600
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 632.20 324,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,955.33 1,005,040
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
14 6 10 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 3.71 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 637.66 8,927
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.99 1,049
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
8 7 30 0

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 17.25 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,375.65 19,005
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.23 1
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
282 128 30 4

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 4.72 1,330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 72
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 630.90 177,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 395.05 111,403
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
148 65 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 620.83 91,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 894.17 132,337
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
76 37 20 3

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 5.26 400
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,056.84 80,319
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.89 13,443
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
29 16 15 5

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 4.83 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 995.42 28,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,885.04 54,666
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
42 22 18 2

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 4.90 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 871.62 36,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 702.59 29,508
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
340 162 19 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 4.32 1,470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 772.40 262,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 232.18 78,940
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
11 8 26 1

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 10.64 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,119.47 23,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.26 244
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
532 259 21 9

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 4.40 2,342
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 612
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 832.91 443,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,604.04 1,385,348
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
107 52 22 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 5.20 556
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,356.36 145,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 539.63 57,740
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
182 77 18 8

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 4.51 820
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,161.18 211,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,821.24 331,465
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
88 39 14 1

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 3.73 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 958.21 84,322
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 259.22 22,811
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
92 45 18 7

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 4.63 426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,197.43 110,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,968.30 181,083
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
109 50 21 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 3.54 386
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.96 98,858
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,730.78 406,655
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
39 15 12 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 3.00 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 868.31 33,864
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.32 4,341
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
47 24 18 3

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 5.28 248
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,281.12 60,212
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 798.02 37,506
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
57 29 22 2

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 5.89 336
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,318.64 75,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 440.67 25,118
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
56 26 15 1

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 4.16 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,236.17 69,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.00 9,688
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
518 258 22 4

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 5.24 2,713
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,608.93 833,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,045.03 541,323
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
160 72 17 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 3.65 584
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,186.74 189,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.81 27,810
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
167 82 18 4

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 4.85 810
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,626.52 271,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 803.39 134,166
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
265 125 24 2

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 5.70 1,510
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,680.49 445,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 292.86 77,607
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
110 51 21 7

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 4.34 477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,473.96 162,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,330.51 256,356
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
58 29 18 3

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 5.64 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,631.38 94,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,069.92 62,055
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
145 68 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 4.37 634
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,527.14 221,435
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 831.46 120,562
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
343 159 17 8

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 4.86 1,667
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 192
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,746.10 598,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,455.81 842,341
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
224 106 16 6

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 3.68 825
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 151
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,609.45 360,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,387.52 982,803
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
136 67 15 3

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 4.57 622
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,805.34 245,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,087.58 147,910
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
86 37 18 1

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 4.81 414
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,628.01 140,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 501.27 43,109
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
351 165 18 7

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 4.95 1,737
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 96
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,036.43 714,787
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,337.99 469,635
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
67 31 22 2

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 4.94 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,044.97 137,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 439.50 29,446
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
131 64 17 2

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 4.76 623
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,229.76 292,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.81 7,834
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
84 35 14 4

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 2.90 244
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,234.85 103,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,767.17 316,442
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
3 2 18 0

A version of Britain's Hawker Tempest multirole fighter, fitted with two heavy machine guns to hunt tanks. Only one aircraft was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.33 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,864.14 14,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
28 11 14 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 4.32 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,967.56 55,091
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
81 34 17 2

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 4.84 392
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,060.70 166,916
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.98 14,254
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
91 41 16 1

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 4.79 436
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,915.73 174,331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.71 5,798
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
87 45 19 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 6.01 523
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,866.46 249,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 631.97 54,981
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
194 87 18 9

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 4.32 838
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,249.36 436,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,087.37 792,950
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
171 77 16 3

Development started in 1946. The prototype first flew on September 5, 1947. The concept of the aircraft was constantly improved. The further development of the project resulted in the creation of the I-215.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 724
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,255.08 385,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,015.40 515,633
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
134 69 25 3

Prototype built on the basis of the F-94B fighter and used as a test platform for various armament configurations. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.09 816
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,667.57 491,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 346.57 46,440
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
72 37 17 2

The BV P.212 was designed as part of the Luftwaffe's Emergency Fighter Program. Several concepts were developed. The BV P.212.03 version was selected as final. The first prototype was to make its first flight in the summer of 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.85 493
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,072.64 221,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.84 10,428
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
117 58 18 2

Developed to replace the P-47 Thunderbolt fighters serving in the U.S. Air Force. First flew in February 1946. Successfully used as a fighter-bomber during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.77 675
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,735.87 320,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.39 9,522
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
63 29 12 1

Designed based on the BV P.212 concept. In March 1945, the Luftwaffe approved the project and recommended the construction of a prototype. However, by the end of World War II, only theoretical calculations for the new aircraft specifications were made.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.08 320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,359.81 211,668
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 222.59 14,022
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
86 46 16 1

A swept wing version of the F-84E featuring a new engine. First flew in June 1950. A total of 2,711 F-84Fs were built as a fighter version.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.35 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,189.87 274,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.82 5,574
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
41 18 17 1

Carrier-based U.S. Navy fighter of the postwar period. Notable design features include no horizontal stabilizer, two engines, and twin rudders.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,879.33 118,052
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 278.75 11,428
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
30 20 19 1

Blueprint of a further development of the J7W. The project was discontinued due to the surrender of Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.87 266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,975.20 149,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 312.57 9,377
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
231 112 24 1

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 6.41 1,481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,126.79 953,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 452.34 104,490
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
159 68 20 3

Designed on the basis of the I-211 with changes made to the engines and weapon mix. Never entered service due to the decision to concentrate the development of fighters in the Mikoyan and Yakovlev design bureau.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 772
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,418.59 543,556
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 511.80 81,376
Heavy Fighters 39 4,408 2,139
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
10 6 18 3

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 7.60 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 701.64 7,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 951.50 9,515
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
19 10 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.16 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 729.92 13,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,529.95 48,069
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
10 7 14 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 8.50 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,228.15 12,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,826.42 38,264
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
22 13 17 0

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 6.95 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,221.68 26,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.10 288
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
86 44 16 1

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 4.95 426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,281.83 110,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.58 10,283
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
120 63 21 1

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 6.12 735
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,731.59 207,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.37 10,844
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
319 155 25 6

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 5.03 1,603
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 180
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,240.55 395,736
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,154.02 687,133
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
374 186 18 10

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 4.35 1,626
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 406
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,261.29 471,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,793.66 1,418,828
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
394 182 26 4

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 4.95 1,952
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,368.27 539,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 264.99 104,406
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
51 25 20 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.14 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,025.24 103,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.42 3,948
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
154 76 18 2

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 4.32 665
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,520.91 234,220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.76 16,286
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
55 24 18 2

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 4.78 263
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,509.80 83,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 258.99 14,244
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
30 13 16 3

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 4.20 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,076.30 32,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 295.00 8,850
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
72 27 14 1

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 3.89 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,285.09 92,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.92 8,418
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
110 53 18 4

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 4.38 482
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,760.11 193,612
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,177.86 459,564
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
165 66 19 2

Designed for the U.S. Army Air Forces as a modern interceptor with top-notch flight characteristics. Two prototypes were built, and the aircraft made its maiden flight on January 15, 1943. However, problems with its intended engine and a series of modifications requested by the customer significantly reduced the aircraft's potential characteristics. As a result, the project was canceled.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.17 1,018
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,274.32 375,262
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.37 7,485
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
96 50 17 1

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 4.81 462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,069.06 198,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.03 2,114
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
340 176 26 2

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 6.86 2,334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,508.18 852,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.39 48,413
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
30 13 16 2

Canadian-built version of the Mosquito FB VI. A significant number of the Mosquito FB Mk.26 were delivered to China after the end of the war against Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,448.78 43,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,809.14 114,274
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
224 115 23 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 6.48 1,452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,569.68 575,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 216.94 48,594
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
39 20 12 1

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 5.31 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,449.61 95,534
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.38 1,652
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
41 18 19 1

Developed as a heavy escort fighter. The XP-75 prototypes underwent trials in 1943–1944 but never entered mass production. A total of 13 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,789.45 73,367
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.60 2,238
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
85 42 23 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 5.80 493
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,589.40 220,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 430.71 36,610
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
528 255 25 3

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 6.14 3,242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,340.06 1,763,553
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 222.46 117,457
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
94 45 20 5

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 4.30 404
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,219.93 208,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,898.91 554,497
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
109 40 19 1

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 4.45 485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,254.42 245,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 250.19 27,270
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
88 38 16 2

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 5.38 473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,367.59 208,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 315.76 27,786
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
55 25 19 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 4.40 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,184.01 120,120
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 249.09 13,699
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
62 33 21 1

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 6.18 383
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,001.36 186,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.41 1,761
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
20 9 11 0

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 4.20 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,530.26 50,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
118 57 20 2

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 5.05 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,222.06 380,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.35 39,689
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
38 19 23 0

A heavy American fighter armed with powerful forward-firing and defensive weapons. Introduced at the end of World War II, this aircraft is famous for securing the last Allied air victory.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.34 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,139.63 119,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 139.25 5,291
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
89 45 16 1

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 5.52 491
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,757.96 334,458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.42 17,036
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
65 24 15 0

Project for a new two-seat night fighter. The development was discontinued during the design phase.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,126.68 203,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 122.09 7,935
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
57 34 17 1

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 6.18 352
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,696.59 267,705
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.22 3,660
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
54 32 16 1

First flew in January 1947. Used during the Korean War. A total of 895 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.20 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,651.77 251,195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 203.27 10,976
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
45 23 16 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 5.53 249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,648.70 209,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 141.20 6,354
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
55 26 17 0

Designed as an air defense penetration fighter. First flew in June 1949. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.84 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,521.83 303,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.25 2,598
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
85 50 22 0

All-weather interceptor, which first flew in November 1951. A total of 436 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.31 621
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,130.70 521,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.47 7,859
Attack Aircraft 26 2,675 1,273
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
13 7 9 15

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 2.77 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.54 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 313.23 4,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,408.46 57,309
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
4 2 8 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 4.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.75 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 319.47 1,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,242.65 24,970
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
105 55 14 12

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 2.86 300
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.53 371
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 456.40 47,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,685.54 596,982
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
44 26 9 15

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 2.34 103
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.98 175
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 382.75 16,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,549.45 288,176
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
64 37 12 12

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 3.39 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 263
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.64 33,897
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,711.09 429,510
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
25 12 9 13

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 2.00 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.40 135
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 311.46 7,786
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,844.71 196,117
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
4 3 6 12

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 3.25 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.75 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 314.21 1,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,029.95 36,119
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
26 10 2 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.38 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.81 99
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 143.26 3,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,160.42 264,171
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
29 10 5 7

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 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.07 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 180.25 5,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,233.87 180,782
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
17 7 4 6

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 1.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.29 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.41 4,443
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,598.33 129,171
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
29 16 10 13

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 1.41 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 343.61 9,964
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,673.59 280,534
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
376 179 8 22

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 1.08 407
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.22 1,209
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 382.95 143,988
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,984.11 4,130,024
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
89 42 7 14

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 0.80 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.73 332
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.41 26,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,013.17 980,171
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
42 18 3 14

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 0.52 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.90 164
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.50 8,714
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,495.73 482,820
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
95 44 4 14

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 0.77 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.45 423
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 336.98 32,012
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,489.20 1,471,474
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
130 56 4 19

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 0.51 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.06 528
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 231.47 30,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,406.58 1,742,855
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
95 43 3 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 0.40 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.24 403
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 246.46 23,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,677.97 1,964,407
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
86 42 5 16

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 1.26 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.19 360
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 715.85 61,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,166.89 1,906,352
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
189 95 8 22

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 1.15 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.24 801
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 661.52 125,027
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,069.47 4,360,129
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
232 110 7 22

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 1.00 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.81 1,117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 686.62 159,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,633.96 6,179,079
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
49 23 5 15

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 0.84 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.20 255
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 534.32 26,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,383.43 1,488,788
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
119 57 7 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 1.08 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.39 522
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.07 91,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,851.42 2,957,318
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
112 54 4 18

Developed from the Me 262 as a multirole aircraft with different armament variants. Development was discontinued as the war had ended.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.21 136
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.31 483
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 981.53 109,931
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,774.67 3,222,763
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
400 185 7 20

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 0.97 389
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.16 2,064
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 797.07 318,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,086.76 11,634,704
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
177 82 5 23

Preliminary design for a heavy multirole jet aircraft. Never went past the initial concept phase.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.97 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.10 1,080
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.75 160,140
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,276.23 6,420,893
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
124 58 6 23

Developed on the basis of the IL-40 with major construction faults corrected. A total of 7 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.85 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.49 681
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 929.48 115,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,251.90 4,371,235
Bombers 24 4,240 2,287
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
3 1 1 6

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 0.33 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 151.51 454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,655.07 22,965
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
316 263 3 36

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 0.22 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.99 3,788
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 64.06 20,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,917.36 5,345,884
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
107 85 3 35

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 0.15 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.27 1,099
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 51.17 5,474
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,175.48 1,623,776
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
41 28 4 30

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 0.51 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.32 382
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 169.83 6,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,927.27 571,018
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
107 51 2 20

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 0.17 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.36 680
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 71.96 7,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,947.21 1,385,351
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
127 69 3 24

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 0.13 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.77 860
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 54.41 6,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,239.32 2,062,393
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
18 7 1 19

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 0.06 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.83 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 53.18 957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,325.38 167,856
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
62 38 1 15

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 0.10 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.03 312
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 100.53 6,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,141.94 1,000,800
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
56 39 1 16

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 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.93 388
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 116.77 6,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,167.61 1,241,386
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
144 70 3 16

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 0.40 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.39 776
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 170.58 24,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,505.22 2,232,751
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
217 113 4 22

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 0.25 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.98 1,080
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 170.45 36,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,671.82 4,485,783
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
373 220 8 20

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 1.07 399
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.98 2,230
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 521.15 194,387
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,276.03 9,427,957
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
215 99 5 13

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 0.83 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.52 757
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 439.06 94,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,096.76 3,030,803
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
74 40 1 15

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 0.05 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.85 433
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 81.80 6,053
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,386.96 1,730,635
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
231 100 7 22

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 0.73 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.29 1,221
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 327.56 75,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,438.64 5,645,325
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
115 80 2 15

It was created to replace the Ju 88 in the Luftwaffe under the Bomber B design competition. However, a number of technical problems and changes in requirements from the Ministry of Aviation (RLM) did not allow the model to be launched into production. Several pre-production prototypes were tested.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.20 713
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.96 8,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,920.75 3,900,886
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
155 69 4 18

Designed to the same specifications as the well-known B-29 Superfortress. However, the development of the B-32 was slow due to technical issues. Saw limited action during raids on Japan before the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.72 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.95 767
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 389.95 60,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,513.04 3,644,521
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
150 82 10 19

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 2.27 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.83 874
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.53 156,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,187.42 5,428,112
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
342 146 8 21

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 1.20 411
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.38 1,497
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 628.48 214,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,049.71 9,593,002
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
106 60 3 21

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 0.25 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.61 595
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 270.40 28,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,253.69 4,160,891
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
278 134 3 25

An attempt to adapt the serial Tu-2 for jet engines. The aircraft was tested in 1947-1948. A small series of planes were built, they were used as testbed aircraft and for crew training.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.35 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.51 1,532
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 449.61 124,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,737.30 10,212,970
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
281 128 5 23

The development of a high-speed jet bomber with a forward-swept wing was launched by the Junkers firm at the end of 1942. In August 1944, an experimental Ju 287 V1 took to the air, but only three prototypes were made before the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.38 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.13 1,723
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.36 122,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,057.32 9,851,106
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
473 230 4 28

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 0.41 194
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.49 3,541
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 585.49 276,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44,470.95 21,034,757
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
249 135 7 20

The first jet bomber constructed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was designed in 1946-1948, several aircraft configurations were proposed. Further development of the Su-10 was discontinued during the prototype construction stage.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.04 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.32 1,325
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 898.64 223,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,861.59 9,178,535
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Reference to a particular make, model, manufacturer, and/or version of aircraft is for historical accuracy only, and does not indicate any sponsorship or endorsement of any trademark owner whatsoever. All aircraft models are designed to have flight characteristics and some elements of artistic design realistically replicating World War II era aircraft. All aircraft trademarks and trademark rights are the exclusive property of their respective owners.
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