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Buffalo Soldiers
[BSLDR] Buffalo Soldiers

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 28

[BSLDR] Buffalo Soldiers

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 28

29,493
Battles Fought
60.62%
Victories/Battles
1,811
Average Experience per Battle
27,342
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 203/221

  • marcel
    279

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    614

    • 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
    1434

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    762

    • 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
    81

    • 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
    6

    • 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
    278

    • 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 29,493
Victories 17,880 (60.62%)
Draws 101 (0%)
Defeats 11,512 (39%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,811
Maximum Experience per Battle 9,882

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,043.86
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,265.89

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
30,000
Fighters 9,548 (32%)
Multirole Fighters 6,717 (22%)
Heavy Fighters 4,719 (16%)
Attack Aircraft 6,870 (23%)
Bombers 2,146 (7%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
30,000
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 8,637 (29%)
Germany Aircraft 6,268 (21%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 8,126 (27%)
Japan Aircraft 1,762 (6%)
U.K. Aircraft 3,534 (12%)
China Aircraft 446 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 1,227 (4%)

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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 138 22,439 9,083
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
12 7 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 535.38 6,424
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.93 11
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
57 27 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.81 274
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 448.94 25,589
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.67 266
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
1 1 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 497.44 497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
1 0 4 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 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.74 823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.78 3
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
121 68 25 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 7.84 949
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 711.82 86,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.27 1,363
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
23 9 15 1

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 4.00 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 324.01 7,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.88 986
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
14 6 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 538.37 7,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.13 1
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
31 18 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.13 221
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 654.44 20,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.15 252
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
19 10 18 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 5.95 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 533.19 10,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.00 227
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
15 9 14 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 5.20 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 466.12 6,991
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.48 7
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
20 11 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 647.85 12,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.43 8
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
40 18 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.19 20,167
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.13 5
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
7 5 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.71 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,217.47 8,522
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
55 30 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 686.29 37,745
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.02 1,541
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
70 33 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.34 374
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 750.73 52,551
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.84 1,458
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
112 53 23 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 5.35 599
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.84 78,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.55 1,629
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
79 42 27 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 6.19 489
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 776.25 61,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.73 2,111
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
95 47 27 1

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 4.78 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 649.15 61,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.68 2,060
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
22 8 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 346.63 7,625
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.52 275
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
4 3 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,284.38 5,137
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 406.42 1,625
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
148 67 33 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.41 800
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 770.48 114,031
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.33 493
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
67 36 27 2

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 6.69 448
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 992.98 66,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.64 4,330
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
119 63 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.85 696
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.10 89,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.23 1,455
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
21 12 16 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 6.57 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 930.36 19,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.43 1,332
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
57 26 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 763.60 43,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.43 24
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
53 24 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 694.22 36,793
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.50 2,040
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
31 19 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.71 239
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,119.38 34,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 88.84 2,754
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
254 135 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.97 1,516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 870.74 221,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.41 6,199
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
132 60 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 494
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 707.60 93,403
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.80 3,669
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
200 85 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.69 738
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 770.98 154,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.45 12,290
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
138 60 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 512
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 789.62 108,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.47 755
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
641 253 32 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 4.69 3,009
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 882.17 565,467
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.99 10,249
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
112 42 15 2

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 3.28 367
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 666.42 74,639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.69 2,989
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
476 203 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 2,229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 966.63 460,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.11 4,813
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
339 149 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 1,460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 812.90 275,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.10 7,490
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
130 50 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 647.49 84,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.49 583
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
30 11 11 0

The mass-produced I-153P "Chaika" (a variant with two ShVAK cannons instead of 4 machine guns) was fitted with additional DM-4 ramjet engines. During the trials, a significant increase in the top speed was achieved. However, it was decided to continue work on the ramjet engines on newer types of aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.60 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 564.47 16,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.65 2,569
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
84 33 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.26 274
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 657.60 55,238
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.06 761
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
105 47 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.88 512
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 955.68 100,346
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.84 6,703
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
144 56 20 6

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 3.70 533
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 695.68 100,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.05 7,351
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
236 101 19 1

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 4.30 1,015
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 760.13 179,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.90 5,403
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
165 71 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.79 625
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 753.74 124,367
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.79 2,275
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
206 80 16 1

One of the early modifications of the P-36 Hawk. A total of 30 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 639
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 577.65 118,996
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.05 7,425
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
63 30 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.41 215
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 580.96 36,600
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.17 766
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
104 49 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 664.13 69,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.38 1,079
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
113 50 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 863.42 97,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.49 4,914
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
256 97 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 892
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 924.76 236,737
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.87 8,671
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
87 36 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 934.57 81,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.01 2,871
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
183 73 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.46 816
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,044.98 191,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.83 1,432
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
102 37 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.93 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 723.11 73,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.49 3,721
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
185 76 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 741
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,004.45 185,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.19 220
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
97 40 21 0

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 3.47 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 848.71 82,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.11 2,047
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
75 37 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 333
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,027.83 77,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.50 4,312
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
133 52 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 402
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 765.48 101,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.42 587
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
149 65 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 955.24 142,331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.38 2,888
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
106 44 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 803.66 85,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.23 2,462
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
50 24 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 935.52 46,775
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.38 968
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
300 113 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 1,129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,039.04 311,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.23 968
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
106 44 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 300
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 735.00 77,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.46 48
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
100 40 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 2.17 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 587.30 58,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.15 15
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
492 204 22 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 4.70 2,313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,330.54 654,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.46 5,637
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
241 96 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 1,002
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.31 250,714
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.85 11,531
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
187 54 19 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 3.06 572
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 792.77 148,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.68 126
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
90 35 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.54 319
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 796.32 71,668
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.96 2,066
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
78 36 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.13 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 935.75 72,988
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.05 1,641
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
129 51 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 505
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 875.02 112,877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.78 6,035
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
214 87 24 1

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 4.72 1,010
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,272.77 272,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.15 2,600
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
245 106 21 4

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 4.48 1,097
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,093.32 267,862
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.04 6,624
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
184 76 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 762
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.20 244,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.06 4,610
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
392 158 16 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 1,509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,113.68 436,561
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.55 15,111
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
31 10 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.16 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 851.23 26,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.11 3
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
31 11 17 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 835.11 25,888
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.00 495
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
191 60 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 2.85 545
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 815.78 155,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.19 3,093
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
88 36 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.69 325
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,013.56 89,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.40 4,611
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
15 3 14 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 1.47 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 379.18 5,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
202 90 21 1

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 4.54 917
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,333.85 269,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.98 8,076
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
391 143 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 1,459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,168.32 456,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.96 15,234
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
97 41 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,174.31 113,908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.63 158
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
136 57 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.18 138,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.28 1,126
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
194 73 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.41 661
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.73 192,783
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.23 8,967
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
122 43 17 0

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 2.96 361
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 920.94 112,354
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.66 5,082
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
243 94 20 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 3.73 906
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,050.36 255,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.29 9,305
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
390 152 25 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 4.54 1,770
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,284.57 500,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.17 27,365
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
177 74 19 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 4.29 760
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,234.98 218,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.93 1,049
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
83 40 13 0

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 4.22 350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,379.44 114,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.49 621
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
272 85 26 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 3.94 1,071
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,202.94 327,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.98 4,347
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
25 10 17 0

The famous P-51D aircraft flown by Joseph Peterburs in the 20th Fighter Group, U.S. Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.88 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,686.96 42,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.34 8
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
23 11 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.87 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,091.62 48,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.36 77
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
341 121 17 3

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 4.18 1,426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,408.14 480,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.24 12,016
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
123 54 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.79 466
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,204.95 148,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.44 5,096
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
156 67 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.82 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,400.25 218,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.01 2,809
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
168 65 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.07 182,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.65 4,980
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
87 37 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 336
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,336.33 116,260
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.26 1,066
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
134 50 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.76 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 959.62 128,589
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.96 2,540
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
126 54 21 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 4.72 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,568.66 197,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.90 995
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
157 62 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 672
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,407.74 221,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.94 9,724
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
13 4 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,665.51 21,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.12 40
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
31 12 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,269.23 39,346
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.72 177
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
318 115 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.18 1,011
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.78 419,055
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.90 21,592
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
29 14 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,493.37 43,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.10 2
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
132 52 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.85 146,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.92 6,193
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
292 119 16 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 3.38 987
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,318.19 384,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.45 4,804
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
127 54 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,367.23 173,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.44 2,596
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
121 51 17 2

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 4.20 508
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,602.32 193,880
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.65 8,548
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
187 77 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 683
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,525.44 285,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.10 4,507
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
133 47 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.14 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,378.71 183,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.37 4,970
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
194 81 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.62 896
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,706.83 331,125
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.46 14,833
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
429 158 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.46 1,483
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.35 570,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.75 3,752
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
234 92 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 796
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,442.25 337,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.26 2,401
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
216 69 17 0

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 3.03 655
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,199.75 259,146
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.18 6,735
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
297 109 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 953
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,342.42 398,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.47 4,890
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
473 183 22 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 4.18 1,975
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,815.96 858,946
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.27 13,845
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
38 12 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.02 71,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
540 212 18 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 3.45 1,865
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,678.75 906,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.61 6,270
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
835 339 20 2

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 4.23 3,530
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,941.84 1,621,434
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.79 17,356
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
246 96 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,669.36 410,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.18 8,655
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
236 91 14 0

Developed on the basis of the La-9. Operated in the Chinese Civil War and in the Korean War. A total of 1,182 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,135.38 267,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.53 4,374
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
413 143 15 1

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 3.32 1,371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,500.15 619,562
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.91 24,329
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
16 6 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,857.77 29,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.70 683
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
241 94 15 0

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 3.80 915
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.06 437,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.71 5,713
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
107 42 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.66 392
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,615.21 172,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.08 1,613
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
190 81 18 0

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 3.87 735
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,884.92 358,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.41 8,627
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
142 51 14 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 3.25 462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,673.89 237,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.64 3,356
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
17 7 15 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 4.12 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,227.50 37,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.34 141
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
179 67 23 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 4.77 853
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,511.16 449,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.18 6,298
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
167 60 17 0

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 3.05 509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,654.19 276,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.64 1,108
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
86 34 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,794.48 154,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.29 25
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
148 60 19 0

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 4.50 666
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,261.25 334,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.98 1,921
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
139 60 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.15 577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,079.38 289,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.69 1,764
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
382 163 25 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 4.45 1,698
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,428.14 927,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.04 19,117
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
172 68 15 0

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 3.17 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,008.77 345,508
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.09 15
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
288 118 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 1,347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,716.26 782,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.69 5,957
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
499 208 22 0

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 4.44 2,214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,518.15 1,256,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.61 6,791
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
112 46 14 0

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 3.62 406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,090.10 234,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.61 740
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
139 55 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 428
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,757.28 244,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.96 3,747
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
166 68 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.52 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,341.44 388,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.15 522
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
174 66 17 2

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 4.30 748
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,285.13 397,612
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.34 5,975
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
391 158 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.94 1,542
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,424.26 947,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.53 3,336
Multirole Fighters 72 16,419 6,634
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
13 4 8 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.46 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 153.41 1,994
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.64 2,491
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
5 2 7 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 260.65 1,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.23 796
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
13 6 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.54 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 315.80 4,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 278.87 3,625
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
5 2 10 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 4.20 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 240.90 1,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.14 0
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
25 13 14 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 353.76 8,844
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 605.20 15,129
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
27 15 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.19 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 562.67 15,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 644.43 17,399
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
97 46 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.45 36,127
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 494.39 47,955
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
130 58 32 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.11 794
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 599.52 77,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.35 1,605
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
69 36 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.78 468
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.44 39,705
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 516.88 35,664
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
22 8 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.45 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 185.97 4,091
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.09 1,234
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
56 30 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.98 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.98 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 725.51 40,628
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,155.19 64,690
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
123 65 18 3

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 5.15 634
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 626.01 76,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 476.09 58,559
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
19 7 8 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.63 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 361.94 6,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,124.88 21,372
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
103 51 19 5

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 4.90 505
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 725.65 74,742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 865.88 89,185
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
158 80 22 6

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 4.81 760
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.12 110,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 700.53 110,683
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
120 50 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.20 624
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.41 83,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 272.25 32,670
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
3,118 1,328 28 13

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 4.17 13,017
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 2,063
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 829.27 2,585,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,146.49 3,574,748
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
331 132 22 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 1,025
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 268
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 620.42 205,360
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,354.39 448,301
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
328 131 14 6

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 2.48 815
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 188
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 477.98 156,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,054.61 345,910
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
200 89 21 10

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 3.60 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 626.60 125,320
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 867.25 173,450
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
204 84 17 12

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 3.26 665
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 172
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 652.85 133,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,585.17 323,374
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
260 108 27 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 839
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 151
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 672.37 174,816
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 859.03 223,347
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
281 111 23 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 942
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 602.03 169,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 264.84 74,420
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
166 71 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 730.65 121,287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 508.26 84,371
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
170 69 23 5

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 3.34 567
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 862.41 146,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.83 17,990
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
165 58 15 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 3.41 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 864.88 142,705
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 386.23 63,727
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
131 53 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.54 464
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 977.01 127,988
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 439.69 57,599
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
701 274 22 12

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 3.61 2,528
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 303
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 963.52 675,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,082.76 759,015
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
276 109 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 853
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 273
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.88 227,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,082.24 574,697
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
102 38 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.92 298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.64 82,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.04 11,530
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
300 116 21 5

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 4.19 1,257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,079.01 323,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 504.27 151,280
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
84 32 15 1

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 3.69 310
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 959.57 80,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 406.79 34,170
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
57 22 17 6

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 4.82 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,168.97 66,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,566.00 89,261
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
149 65 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 837.28 124,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,324.83 197,398
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
175 77 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.11 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,366.06 239,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,605.68 280,994
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
302 119 21 9

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 3.72 1,122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 162
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.25 361,267
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,629.22 492,024
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
120 44 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 389
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,022.53 122,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.45 7,253
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
172 69 19 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 543
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,194.01 205,370
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,453.67 422,030
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
166 68 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 646
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,261.47 209,403
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,863.87 309,401
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
456 179 15 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.06 1,395
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 406
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,033.47 471,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,519.52 1,604,900
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
79 36 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 283
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,091.15 86,200
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,582.15 124,989
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
174 68 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 591
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,244.07 216,467
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 212.24 36,929
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
1 1 9 0

A prototype of the famous American carrier-based fighter with reinforced armament

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,733.38 4,733
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
253 90 15 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.96 748
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 158
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,098.81 277,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,267.59 573,701
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
169 66 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 512
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,057.31 178,684
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,369.62 231,465
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
161 63 22 7

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 2.86 460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,053.69 169,644
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,597.39 257,180
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
453 170 18 10

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 2.77 1,254
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 380
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.57 542,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,389.34 1,988,371
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
207 84 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.97 614
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,112.89 230,369
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,540.98 525,983
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
177 69 17 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 3.68 652
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,340.14 237,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,628.65 288,271
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
178 77 18 5

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 3.48 619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,425.36 253,713
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,892.99 514,952
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
295 110 15 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 898
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 158
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,351.16 398,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,047.22 603,928
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
618 235 19 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.60 1,606
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.26 778
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,238.23 765,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,657.01 4,114,032
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
186 66 15 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.47 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 87
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,197.05 222,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,190.30 407,395
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
14 6 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,187.07 30,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
181 72 16 5

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 3.24 586
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 84
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,458.20 263,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,951.16 353,159
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
217 78 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 652
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,372.36 297,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.68 9,043
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
211 80 9 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 510
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 151
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,256.87 265,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,600.41 759,685
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
316 122 18 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 3.06 966
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 235
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,349.12 426,321
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,788.18 1,197,064
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
291 112 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 1,000
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,461.85 425,396
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.70 54,037
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
168 69 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 543
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,303.23 218,943
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,489.04 250,158
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
76 30 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,720.29 130,742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,572.24 195,490
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
240 88 13 3

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 2.85 685
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 76
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,355.61 325,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,368.70 328,488
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
229 91 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.46 792
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,990.63 455,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 269.45 61,704
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
142 47 10 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.11 300
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,169.59 166,081
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,006.96 284,988
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
175 69 12 7

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 2.86 501
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 133
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,552.06 271,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,233.10 740,792
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
301 119 19 2

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 3.68 1,109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,225.01 669,729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 438.02 131,844
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
288 119 18 6

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 3.45 993
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 220
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,241.12 645,443
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,881.21 1,117,788
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
166 65 17 6

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 2.55 424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 144
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,579.64 262,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,207.34 698,418
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
315 125 14 8

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 2.77 874
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 332
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,937.30 610,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,069.34 1,596,842
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
144 59 17 8

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 3.31 477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,158.75 310,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,254.49 324,646
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
441 170 18 11

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 3.06 1,349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 357
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,949.65 859,794
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,323.41 1,906,625
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
154 59 15 5

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 3.08 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,009.31 309,434
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,855.61 439,764
Heavy Fighters 45 11,186 4,579
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
9 3 11 2

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 5.33 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 463.22 4,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 720.85 6,487
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
639 300 26 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.78 3,056
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.26 807
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 851.01 543,792
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,804.91 1,153,338
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
224 107 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 944
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 138
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 746.41 167,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 806.77 180,716
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
174 82 24 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.44 947
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 933.39 162,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 608.24 105,833
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
354 150 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 1,257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 945.78 334,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.74 19,376
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
1,175 508 25 6

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 4.19 4,923
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 640
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,063.65 1,249,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 922.96 1,084,475
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
601 261 23 10

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 3.71 2,230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 417
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 923.70 555,142
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,467.72 882,099
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
534 212 19 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 1,672
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 565
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 994.02 530,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,110.88 1,661,210
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
252 94 19 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 3.08 777
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,050.00 264,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.45 12,461
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
178 65 14 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,122.25 199,761
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.20 3,951
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
301 119 15 4

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 3.39 1,020
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 185
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,237.92 372,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,465.41 441,089
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
451 176 18 7

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 3.43 1,545
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 189
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,189.62 536,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 904.41 407,889
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
191 72 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 535
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 76
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 960.14 183,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,131.83 216,180
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
632 244 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 2,029
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 170
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,138.68 719,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 756.71 478,241
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
144 58 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,076.24 154,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 621.70 89,524
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
126 42 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.57 324
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,087.30 137,000
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,312.23 165,341
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
228 92 12 2

Developed as a twin-engine interceptor for the U.S. Army Air Force. First flew in February 1941. Only one prototype was built. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,165.34 265,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 651.08 148,445
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
101 44 15 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 3.73 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 87
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,769.27 178,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,335.05 336,839
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
187 76 24 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 5.32 995
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,094.18 391,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.97 3,359
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
332 125 19 6

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 3.04 1,008
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 201
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.15 437,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,211.55 734,234
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
124 53 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,554.42 192,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 635.72 78,828
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
89 37 13 6

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 3.28 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,262.47 112,360
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,831.14 251,971
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
276 99 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 801
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,300.66 358,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 870.89 240,366
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
145 54 15 4

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 2.99 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,418.65 205,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 979.67 142,052
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
381 145 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.28 1,251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 134
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,609.85 613,351
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,228.21 467,949
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
120 55 14 2

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 3.38 405
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,645.33 197,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,063.88 127,665
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
228 90 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.96 904
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,049.89 467,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.47 24,047
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
182 66 13 6

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 2.60 473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 96
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,332.69 242,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,392.68 435,467
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
167 62 17 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 3.31 553
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,618.04 270,212
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.77 25,178
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
110 45 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,734.33 190,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,520.85 277,293
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
131 46 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.43 318
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,365.56 178,888
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,551.52 203,248
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
278 113 25 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 4.19 1,165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,160.14 600,519
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,378.06 383,100
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
393 165 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 1,422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,335.36 917,794
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.47 13,545
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
54 21 14 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,412.78 130,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,899.50 210,573
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
73 27 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.68 269
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,254.62 164,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,485.40 181,433
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
201 72 10 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 525
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,715.23 344,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,704.02 342,508
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
179 69 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 502
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 130
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,589.92 284,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,953.27 707,635
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
66 30 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 344
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,038.42 200,535
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.67 2,354
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
148 64 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 450
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,009.67 297,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.92 19,820
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
95 38 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.76 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,218.03 210,713
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,122.94 106,679
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
146 62 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 58
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,380.08 347,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,037.19 297,429
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
223 88 20 2

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 2.99 666
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,275.26 507,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 952.99 212,515
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
113 46 11 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 2.30 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,289.96 258,765
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,523.34 285,137
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
244 108 19 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 3.50 855
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 126
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,173.78 774,402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,657.12 648,338
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
187 94 17 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 4.01 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,384.18 632,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.76 15,662
Attack Aircraft 30 14,843 6,837
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
120 54 24 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.80 216
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.46 28,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,356.19 282,743
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
62 33 17 11

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 3.85 239
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.13 194
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.26 18,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,575.96 221,709
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
49 23 13 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.96 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 253.64 12,428
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,587.68 175,796
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
169 76 9 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.62 273
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.14 530
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 289.02 48,844
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,576.28 773,391
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
941 460 11 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.32 1,241
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.19 3,946
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.68 221,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,647.28 5,314,087
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
127 58 14 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.98 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.87 364
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 284.20 36,093
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,970.16 504,210
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
653 335 15 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.59 1,039
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.63 3,024
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.67 184,582
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,140.53 4,009,763
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
126 58 14 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.70 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.75 347
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 309.59 39,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,527.54 570,470
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
1,369 557 9 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.81 1,113
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.76 5,150
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 209.52 286,835
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,279.10 9,965,083
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
124 53 9 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.23 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.39 296
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 283.95 35,209
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,254.08 651,506
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
653 289 9 21

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 1.15 751
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.30 2,154
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 301.76 197,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,150.37 4,016,191
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
96 42 7 20

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 0.99 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.50 336
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.01 26,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,048.74 676,679
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
27 9 3 10

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 0.74 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.30 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 190.72 5,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,984.54 242,582
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
755 335 7 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.98 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.54 2,676
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.00 250,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,698.64 7,322,474
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
467 210 6 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 387
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.74 1,748
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 373.98 174,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,685.82 4,056,276
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
76 32 4 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.82 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.34 178
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.60 21,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,312.88 479,778
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
43 20 6 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.88 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.35 144
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.60 12,151
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,278.32 398,967
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
1,351 627 6 27

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.76 1,032
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.12 6,913
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 334.03 451,273
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,179.94 20,508,103
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
301 128 6 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.84 253
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.05 919
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 381.50 114,831
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,315.46 2,803,953
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
507 248 7 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 388
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.49 2,783
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 425.20 215,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,769.25 10,530,009
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
252 109 7 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 0.94 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.45 870
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 564.74 142,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,009.08 3,782,287
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
637 280 10 26

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 1.03 659
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.72 3,008
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 546.89 348,370
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,181.67 12,218,726
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
1,261 564 9 23

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 1.07 1,343
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.52 5,702
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 654.36 825,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,481.81 27,088,566
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
901 448 7 32

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.90 809
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.05 6,355
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 576.26 519,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,329.00 26,425,432
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
139 59 6 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.94 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 627
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.00 89,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,660.51 3,010,810
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
304 124 9 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 1.11 336
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.01 1,220
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.82 212,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,861.11 5,733,777
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
458 207 9 22

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 0.87 397
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.39 2,469
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 857.43 392,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,727.14 12,241,027
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
768 370 8 35

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 1.02 787
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.53 5,016
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 879.08 675,134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,780.56 22,103,470
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
663 300 10 31

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.94 623
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.99 3,971
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,057.54 701,151
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,810.76 19,101,536
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
1,444 729 11 35

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 1.05 1,519
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.38 10,660
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,104.75 1,595,265
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,643.96 47,137,885
Bombers 24 5,313 2,139
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
92 40 4 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.48 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.02 278
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 109.49 10,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,953.26 455,700
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
244 126 3 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.22 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.50 1,342
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 73.10 17,837
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,243.21 2,011,344
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
83 44 2 25

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 0.12 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.28 438
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.20 4,000
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,530.39 708,022
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
153 72 4 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.21 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.07 776
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 82.99 12,698
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,302.91 1,117,345
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
215 90 2 18

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 0.06 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.55 763
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 31.12 6,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,838.96 1,685,375
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
336 132 2 23

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 0.13 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.68 1,235
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 68.28 22,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,921.78 2,325,718
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
214 99 3 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.15 889
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 39.05 8,357
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,420.86 1,802,063
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
181 77 2 13

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 0.19 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.95 534
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 85.02 15,387
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,671.44 1,569,530
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
96 45 2 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.21 308
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 79.89 7,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,241.25 1,079,160
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
181 66 3 14

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 0.31 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.51 454
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 146.26 26,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,148.53 1,293,884
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
195 74 3 14

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 0.27 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.92 570
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 170.78 33,301
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,137.39 2,171,790
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
407 166 7 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.70 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.52 1,027
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 384.57 156,520
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,988.20 4,472,198
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
415 181 4 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.43 180
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.89 1,200
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.27 100,128
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,645.66 4,417,947
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
77 33 1 16

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 0.10 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.17 244
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 95.03 7,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,615.69 894,408
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
104 40 4 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.41 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.52 366
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 229.65 23,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,576.10 1,723,913
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
95 33 2 10

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 0.12 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.29 313
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 80.16 7,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,703.33 1,396,816
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
421 157 3 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.32 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.45 1,453
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 231.55 97,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,554.15 6,127,296
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
237 91 4 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.55 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.19 757
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 369.65 87,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,339.15 4,583,379
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
400 155 6 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.42 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.79 1,517
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 298.41 119,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,575.13 7,830,051
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
191 72 2 14

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 0.12 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.17 605
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 174.26 33,283
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,900.62 3,610,017
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
162 53 2 11

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 0.20 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.02 490
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 239.63 38,820
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,880.97 3,058,717
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
171 53 1 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.33 569
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 152.93 26,151
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,993.17 3,076,831
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
351 119 5 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,453
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 316.28 111,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,262.65 7,463,191
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
292 121 4 16

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 0.60 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.28 1,250
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 542.69 158,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,316.25 7,100,344
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