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Sea_Of_Stars
High Velocity Ace Rocketeers
[HVAR] High Velocity Ace Rocketeers

Position: Personnel Officer

Days in clan: 2495

[HVAR] High Velocity Ace Rocketeers

Position: Personnel Officer

Days in clan: 2495

10,127
Battles Fought
86.69%
Victories/Battles
3,018
Average Experience per Battle
70,748
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 143/177

  • marcel
    750

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    1112

    • 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
    1706

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    252

    • 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
    423

    • 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
    386

    • 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
    150

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

All achievements

Overall Results

Battles Fought 10,127
Victories 8,779 (86.69%)
Draws 16 (0%)
Defeats 1,332 (13%)
Average Experience per Battle 3,018
Maximum Experience per Battle 13,864

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.17
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,989.68
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,798.27

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
9,692
Fighters 3,526 (36%)
Multirole Fighters 1,977 (20%)
Heavy Fighters 2,751 (28%)
Attack Aircraft 1,068 (11%)
Bombers 370 (4%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
9,692
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 1,893 (20%)
Germany Aircraft 2,186 (23%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 2,457 (25%)
Japan Aircraft 1,332 (14%)
U.K. Aircraft 1,296 (13%)
China Aircraft 204 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 324 (3%)

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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 92 7,128 3,525
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
2 1 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 367.99 735
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
43 30 37 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 16.33 702
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,322.89 56,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.42 18
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
2 1 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 570.97 1,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.15 16
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
3 1 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 271.72 815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
2 1 11 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 8.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 551.98 1,103
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
1 1 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,010.23 1,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
2 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.95 523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
15 7 14 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 4.67 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 708.03 10,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.04 0
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
4 1 6 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 3.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 464.92 1,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.37 17
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
2 1 11 0

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 10.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,283.89 2,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
90 41 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.90 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 658.41 59,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.64 2,127
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
4 3 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.50 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,775.13 7,100
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
5 2 4 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 3.40 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.02 2,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
17 10 15 0

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 5.18 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 975.11 16,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.99 849
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
65 27 28 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 4.95 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 892.09 57,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.74 5,247
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
22 10 14 0

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 3.27 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 686.74 15,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.06 683
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
11 5 21 0

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 7.73 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,424.58 15,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
68 27 21 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 4.93 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,004.23 68,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.44 574
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
18 8 31 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 8.72 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,444.84 26,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
91 52 23 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 6.44 586
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.54 120,987
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.68 1,063
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
23 10 11 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 3.00 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 583.99 13,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.50 11
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
70 26 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 813.32 56,932
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.73 121
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
49 18 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.27 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 745.14 36,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.26 1,237
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
21 12 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.67 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,761.39 36,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.97 83
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
15 8 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 6.33 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,518.55 22,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.74 326
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
27 13 32 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 6.37 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,453.94 39,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.11 1,515
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
23 13 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.04 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,587.66 36,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.82 64
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
89 45 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.02 536
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,590.06 141,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.45 2,976
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
9 5 15 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 7.22 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,894.04 17,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.65 1,283
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
1 1 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,253.35 4,253
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
36 13 14 0

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 4.00 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 878.90 31,640
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.51 342
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
25 11 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 899.50 22,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.69 17
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
28 12 21 1

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 4.96 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.53 29,134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.81 834
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
20 8 20 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 6.30 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,437.61 28,752
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.20 164
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
35 15 17 0

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 4.14 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,021.09 35,738
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.06 36
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
51 27 23 2

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 7.61 388
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,734.16 139,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.04 3,062
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
38 18 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.26 276
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,955.36 74,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.48 170
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
55 27 18 0

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 6.27 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,553.27 85,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.03 1,101
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
55 25 10 0

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 4.02 221
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,259.94 69,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.97 548
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
22 13 18 0

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 9.68 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,540.68 55,895
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.91 1,560
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
26 12 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,537.36 39,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.78 1,684
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
45 20 15 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 4.98 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,567.33 70,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.68 5,205
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
36 19 26 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 7.56 272
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,767.48 63,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.70 3,841
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
28 14 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.61 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,936.00 54,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.78 1,197
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
54 26 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.43 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,738.03 93,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.50 3,428
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
4 2 9 1

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 5.50 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,392.52 5,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,265.02 5,060
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
38 17 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.34 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,843.75 70,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 147.36 5,599
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
158 77 18 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 5.94 939
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,720.06 271,768
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.23 6,198
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
85 22 22 0

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 6.42 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,166.52 184,154
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.87 753
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
110 52 19 0

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 6.09 670
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,827.04 200,973
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.59 2,595
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
97 43 18 1

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 7.09 688
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,542.63 246,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.32 10,701
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
38 19 21 2

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 7.24 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,231.38 84,792
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 232.58 8,838
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
84 40 22 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 5.38 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,746.90 146,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.17 1,442
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
55 24 19 0

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 5.82 320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,825.37 100,395
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.15 1,988
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
57 25 24 1

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 7.96 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,667.75 152,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 211.14 12,034
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
127 56 20 2

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 5.98 759
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,306.01 292,862
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.91 11,926
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
55 23 20 0

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 7.02 386
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,310.35 127,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.24 7,163
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
87 40 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.07 528
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,082.27 181,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.19 7,063
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
130 61 26 5

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 7.00 910
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,994.40 389,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 305.89 39,766
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
93 47 29 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 7.92 737
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,261.46 303,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.13 31,259
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
83 39 28 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 8.30 689
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,979.18 247,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 192.96 16,016
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
1,313 712 29 2

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 7.54 9,905
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,441.31 4,518,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.22 44,930
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
68 31 21 0

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 6.78 461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,703.91 183,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.67 453
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
121 56 24 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 6.21 752
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,626.89 317,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.34 5,002
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
139 60 32 3

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 8.01 1,114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,272.64 454,897
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 178.15 24,762
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
6 3 10 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 6.00 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,953.14 17,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 729.78 4,378
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
98 45 24 1

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 6.23 611
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,827.02 277,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.07 3,829
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
52 33 20 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 9.88 514
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,066.80 211,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.59 1,850
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
141 69 21 1

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 7.31 1,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,131.52 441,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.52 6,982
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
244 113 29 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.25 1,769
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,317.87 809,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.68 16,268
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
288 150 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.11 2,335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,741.15 1,077,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.94 8,911
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
145 67 31 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.63 962
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,090.15 303,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 127.57 18,497
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
120 47 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.36 1,003
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,612.32 553,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.34 10,121
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
107 60 23 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 7.45 797
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,853.10 412,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 225.40 24,118
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
189 105 24 2

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 7.72 1,460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,982.32 752,659
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.45 63,588
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
1 1 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 13.00 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 9,188.00 9,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
89 41 29 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 8.55 761
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,996.86 355,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.12 3,392
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
122 54 26 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 8.45 1,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,360.13 531,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.05 4,885
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
8 4 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.75 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,445.76 27,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.66 21
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
76 45 24 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 9.93 755
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,814.92 365,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.28 6,101
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
79 43 24 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 8.09 639
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,254.54 336,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 608.78 48,093
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
83 42 22 3

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 5.76 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,397.25 281,972
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 646.65 53,671
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
106 45 17 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 5.62 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,332.35 353,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.09 4,779
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
77 39 20 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 6.69 515
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,671.78 282,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 183.34 14,116
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
122 64 25 2

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 7.68 937
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,609.39 562,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 189.08 23,067
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
21 13 21 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 8.52 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,156.48 108,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 369.41 7,757
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
97 54 46 2

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 10.07 977
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 7,825.83 759,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.81 11,718
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
68 41 19 2

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 8.72 593
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,290.21 359,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.31 14,845
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
138 71 24 1

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 7.47 1,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,216.26 581,843
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.10 5,395
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
121 71 31 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 8.87 1,073
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,151.35 623,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.18 4,862
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
144 66 30 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 7.84 1,129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,860.93 555,973
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.14 884
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
96 52 21 2

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 8.72 837
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,184.63 497,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.42 6,567
Multirole Fighters 57 4,096 1,976
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
6 2 8 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 2.83 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 172.71 1,036
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.09 702
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
3 1 5 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 3.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 212.42 637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
2 1 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 350.62 701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
4 2 13 1

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 4.25 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 272.93 1,091
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 432.59 1,730
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
2 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 159.62 319
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
4 2 10 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 3.75 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 365.41 1,461
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 514.80 2,059
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
3 2 10 2

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 8.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 626.33 1,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 770.00 2,310
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
5 2 5 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.60 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 237.25 1,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 949.07 4,745
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
5 3 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.20 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 627.42 3,137
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,188.36 5,941
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
10 5 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.20 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 371.61 3,716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,203.93 12,039
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
1 1 9 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 9.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,405.17 1,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
23 12 18 1

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 8.70 200
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 983.03 22,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 901.97 20,745
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
54 20 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.89 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 368.43 19,894
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 686.07 37,047
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
19 7 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 455.41 8,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,099.98 20,899
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
61 31 26 11

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 5.00 305
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.97 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 921.50 56,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,326.43 202,912
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
2 1 4 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 447.12 894
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,448.83 14,897
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
43 23 24 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 5.51 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,124.19 48,340
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,556.02 66,908
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
2 1 2 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.19 1,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 716.66 1,433
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
3 2 12 4

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 7.33 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,885.51 5,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,809.53 8,428
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
125 61 26 3

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 7.51 939
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 72
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,749.58 218,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,552.30 194,036
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
61 22 7 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 1.77 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.65 30,783
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 805.83 49,155
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
1 1 20 2

A late version of the P-40, operated by Chinese pilots. The aircraft features high reliability and new engines with automatic boost control.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 20.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,194.78 5,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,729.26 2,729
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
22 11 13 3

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 5.05 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,041.12 22,904
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,875.88 41,269
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
28 13 9 3

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 4.00 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.25 28,539
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,199.23 89,578
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
3 1 9 0

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 3.67 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,049.48 3,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
8 6 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.25 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,094.71 16,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 967.37 7,738
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
10 5 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,308.78 13,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 224.39 2,243
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
250 152 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.86 1,965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 187
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,517.67 629,418
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,154.58 538,644
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
49 22 11 3

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 4.76 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,443.05 70,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,351.10 66,204
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
18 8 10 0

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 4.06 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,557.41 28,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.39 186
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
67 26 23 4

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 4.01 269
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.98 73,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,961.96 198,451
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
54 26 13 5

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 4.06 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.20 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,192.96 64,419
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,359.60 289,418
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
42 21 17 5

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 5.64 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,668.67 70,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,834.02 119,028
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
37 16 16 0

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 5.38 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,027.86 75,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.02 2,516
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
94 40 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 432
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,832.23 172,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,776.45 260,986
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
71 33 14 6

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 4.72 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.13 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,464.29 103,964
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,725.49 335,509
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
33 21 17 7

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 6.73 222
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.82 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,130.05 70,291
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,629.32 218,767
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
46 23 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.39 294
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,148.72 98,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,371.15 109,073
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
109 50 13 9

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 3.54 386
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.72 188
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,432.78 156,172
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,092.31 882,061
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
151 76 25 4

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 6.98 1,054
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 119
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,039.79 459,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,333.50 503,357
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
181 87 20 10

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 5.70 1,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.79 324
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,342.82 424,050
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,338.53 1,871,273
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
58 25 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.74 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,010.12 116,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,913.47 168,981
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
95 50 20 3

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 6.06 576
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,453.83 233,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,284.74 312,050
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
164 70 20 6

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 5.13 841
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.50 246
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,182.61 357,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,857.25 1,288,589
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
117 56 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.21 727
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,819.06 329,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 369.28 43,205
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
84 45 22 6

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 7.80 655
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,531.03 380,606
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,172.01 266,448
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
85 38 18 4

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 4.91 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,459.33 209,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,834.08 410,896
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
123 59 20 2

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 6.76 831
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,170.58 512,981
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,155.29 265,100
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
85 41 23 1

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 6.94 590
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,653.51 310,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 216.33 18,387
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
127 63 17 9

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 4.77 606
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.85 235
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,832.41 359,716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,250.00 1,555,749
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
338 150 35 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 6.67 2,255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,950.77 1,335,358
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 277.51 93,798
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
514 267 36 13

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 6.78 3,483
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.51 1,289
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,551.76 2,339,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,758.80 5,530,024
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
30 14 18 2

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 6.00 180
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,865.39 115,961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 706.29 21,188
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
26 11 12 5

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 3.81 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,041.52 79,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,433.98 219,283
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
387 181 21 11

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 5.55 2,147
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.46 565
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,630.51 1,405,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,281.73 3,205,031
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
76 26 25 5

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 6.62 503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,620.94 503,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,896.62 144,142
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
75 40 17 2

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 6.91 518
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,988.85 374,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,909.50 143,212
Heavy Fighters 40 5,356 2,734
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
5 2 9 0

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 2.40 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 274.60 1,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 187.98 939
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
10 5 23 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 6.30 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.20 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.38 10,363
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,418.13 14,181
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
9 4 13 0

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 4.89 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,106.09 9,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
110 55 22 5

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 6.49 714
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,445.50 159,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,054.79 116,026
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
130 72 26 4

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 7.15 930
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,639.00 213,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,281.10 166,543
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
25 11 21 3

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 5.80 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,634.97 40,874
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,452.54 36,313
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
70 34 16 2

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 5.66 396
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,682.57 117,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.53 4,307
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
2 1 11 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,940.94 3,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
7 4 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.57 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,032.55 14,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,534.90 17,744
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
49 21 9 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 2.96 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 826.57 40,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 773.59 37,905
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
21 10 16 1

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 5.14 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,399.31 29,385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 835.42 17,543
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
9 4 10 1

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 5.78 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,853.42 16,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,043.86 9,394
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
41 16 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.12 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,548.47 63,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,826.48 156,885
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
65 35 23 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.54 490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.98 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,956.55 192,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,394.04 285,612
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
30 10 14 0

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 5.13 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,710.19 51,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
984 482 29 9

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 6.50 6,395
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 459
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,250.42 2,214,416
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,127.99 2,093,938
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
116 55 27 5

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 7.34 852
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,243.32 260,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,088.99 126,322
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
103 44 16 7

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 4.31 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,784.99 183,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,361.76 346,261
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
166 79 23 4

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 6.63 1,101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,487.15 412,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 436.48 72,455
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
80 36 21 2

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 5.59 447
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,172.72 173,817
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,390.79 111,263
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
13 7 19 2

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 8.08 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,226.38 41,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,982.42 25,771
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
123 61 19 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 6.16 758
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,481.43 305,216
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,359.53 167,221
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
264 153 32 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.56 2,524
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,850.43 1,280,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.55 32,880
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
214 110 45 9

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 6.86 1,467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 212
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,727.61 583,708
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,554.82 1,188,731
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
115 53 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.24 603
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,096.34 241,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,760.07 317,408
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
96 42 21 1

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 6.03 579
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,609.88 250,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.95 9,019
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
73 32 16 3

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 4.74 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,335.54 170,494
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,028.25 148,062
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
183 93 33 4

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 8.43 1,542
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,622.27 845,875
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,467.50 634,552
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
161 78 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.04 1,134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,806.40 612,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.92 15,765
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
325 153 27 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.90 2,241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 277
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,013.41 1,304,359
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,067.92 1,647,073
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
95 52 23 12

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 6.14 583
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.66 158
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,068.66 291,523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,878.72 748,478
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
20 10 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.30 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,778.04 75,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.44 908
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
111 52 19 3

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 6.50 721
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,449.83 382,931
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,964.53 440,062
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
213 107 24 2

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 6.31 1,345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,360.93 715,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,545.19 329,125
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
94 46 20 4

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 6.30 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,459.72 419,213
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,606.12 150,974
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
108 45 21 4

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 7.66 827
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,023.07 542,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,816.98 412,234
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
107 65 29 3

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 7.76 830
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,916.09 526,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,755.39 294,826
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
737 436 34 5

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 10.40 7,667
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 360
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 8,158.44 6,012,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,861.55 2,108,961
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
216 130 32 4

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 9.95 2,150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 7,687.88 1,660,581
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,959.91 639,340
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
56 29 21 1

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 6.62 371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,619.64 258,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.56 3,447
Attack Aircraft 17 1,934 1,068
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
26 11 3 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.35 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.92 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 36.98 961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,950.51 76,713
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
1 1 1 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.00 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 489.94 489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,840.46 11,840
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
22 12 3 11

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 1.18 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.64 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.61 6,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,204.93 158,508
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
30 14 5 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.13 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 260.23 7,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,583.76 197,512
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
3 2 4 7

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 2.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.67 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 437.12 1,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,670.10 32,010
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
34 13 3 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.91 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.03 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 367.02 12,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,224.24 245,624
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
57 26 3 18

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 0.58 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.35 248
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.20 11,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,759.66 670,300
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
28 12 4 13

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 1.43 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.54 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.63 19,057
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,570.39 463,970
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
59 32 12 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.53 208
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,154.07 68,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,989.48 943,379
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
156 81 9 23

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 1.84 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.91 766
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 888.91 138,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,578.90 3,054,308
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
199 92 7 20

Attack aircraft designed for a wide range of missions. The single completed prototype was tested in 1947–1948.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.57 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.23 1,041
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 999.48 198,895
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,112.66 4,997,418
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
179 94 9 23

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 1.62 290
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.19 1,108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,154.02 206,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,076.11 5,383,624
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
111 65 13 25

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 3.08 342
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.61 623
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,815.61 201,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,638.00 2,845,817
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
109 66 8 21

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 1.95 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.28 793
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,872.25 204,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,837.57 4,015,294
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
150 87 10 22

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 2.98 447
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.74 1,161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,507.07 376,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,354.64 5,903,196
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
397 239 9 34

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 1.44 572
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.09 3,610
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,330.83 528,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45,313.45 17,989,437
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
373 221 7 31

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 1.49 557
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.88 2,940
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,679.62 626,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,682.81 14,428,689
Bombers 19 688 370
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
16 8 4 8

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 0.69 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.69 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 136.53 2,184
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,603.12 89,649
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
4 2 0 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 57.00 228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,773.60 19,094
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
22 15 2 13

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 0.18 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.41 141
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.50 1,903
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,505.41 319,119
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
12 7 1 19

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 0.17 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.50 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 77.56 930
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,379.30 148,551
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
12 7 1 9

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 0.08 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.25 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 191.32 2,295
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,580.99 138,971
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
21 13 2 21

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 0.43 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 16.43 345
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 199.74 4,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46,192.78 970,048
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
21 11 5 6

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 0.86 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.48 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 272.79 5,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,137.83 191,894
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
6 3 2 7

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 0.67 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.06 2,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,742.91 100,457
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
15 8 4 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.60 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.07 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 856.80 12,851
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,800.91 282,013
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
9 6 5 9

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 1.78 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 565.21 5,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,297.98 146,681
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
49 28 3 14

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 0.45 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.37 263
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.65 11,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,899.42 1,024,071
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
61 29 1 17

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 0.11 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.13 252
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 162.78 9,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,814.46 1,208,682
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
78 42 4 13

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 1.14 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.08 396
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 579.67 45,214
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,665.84 1,689,935
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
92 47 13 13

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 2.16 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.33 306
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,080.77 99,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,833.61 1,824,692
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
141 79 6 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.04 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.35 755
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 651.03 91,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,684.20 4,467,471
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
29 15 3 13

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 0.66 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.10 148
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 360.87 10,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,218.87 934,347
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
44 21 5 15

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 0.77 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 208
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 650.07 28,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,973.57 1,274,837
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
52 27 4 19

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 1.06 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 246
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,006.65 52,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,437.38 1,530,743
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
4 2 6 9

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 3.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.75 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,910.33 7,641
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,566.08 106,264
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