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Panoptic
Order of the White Silk Scarf
[OWSS] Order of the White Silk Scarf

Position: Combat Officer

Days in clan: 1702

[OWSS] Order of the White Silk Scarf

Position: Combat Officer

Days in clan: 1702

12,138
Battles Fought
64.57%
Victories/Battles
2,097
Average Experience per Battle
41,947
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 132/176

  • marcel
    139

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    413

    • 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
    691

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    259

    • 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
    175

    • 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
    21

    • 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
    272

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

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Overall Results

Battles Fought 12,138
Victories 7,837 (64.57%)
Draws 44 (0%)
Defeats 4,257 (35%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,097
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,337

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,607.52
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,039.94

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
12,146
Fighters 4,475 (37%)
Multirole Fighters 2,194 (18%)
Heavy Fighters 2,508 (21%)
Attack Aircraft 981 (8%)
Bombers 1,988 (16%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
12,146
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 2,958 (24%)
Germany Aircraft 3,292 (27%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 2,833 (23%)
Japan Aircraft 887 (7%)
U.K. Aircraft 1,529 (13%)
China Aircraft 298 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 349 (3%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 140 9,993 4,471
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
6 5 26 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 13.67 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 972.16 5,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.69 190
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
8 5 23 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 8.75 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 793.89 6,351
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.26 202
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
14 7 20 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 6.57 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 625.74 8,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.15 674
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
2 1 10 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 7.50 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 962.23 1,924
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
15 9 17 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 7.20 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 808.15 12,122
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.30 829
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
13 7 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.92 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 452.83 5,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.43 512
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
9 7 23 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 10.89 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,070.49 9,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.01 9
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
17 11 18 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 7.12 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 766.37 13,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.61 1,013
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
6 5 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 13.33 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,418.73 8,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.80 196
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
10 6 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 8.00 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 734.38 7,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.26 352
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
13 8 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.85 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 960.40 12,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.13 430
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
9 6 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.56 86
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 855.80 7,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.36 408
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
8 5 17 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 8.75 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 936.75 7,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.67 925
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
8 6 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.50 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 888.60 7,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.85 30
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
26 13 21 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 4.92 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 656.89 17,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.97 1,325
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
18 11 17 1

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 6.78 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 926.91 16,684
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.96 323
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
25 12 15 2

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 5.16 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 727.13 18,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 223.58 5,589
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
29 14 25 1

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 5.21 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 879.30 25,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.32 2,822
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
13 9 18 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 8.62 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,192.07 15,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.41 655
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
14 10 19 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 8.93 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,389.31 19,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.44 1,616
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
19 12 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.53 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,029.78 19,565
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.07 913
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
21 12 20 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 5.86 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.80 18,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.91 1,636
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
18 11 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,158.28 20,849
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.58 1,198
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
23 12 15 1

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 5.48 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 813.07 18,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.64 3,993
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
20 13 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.20 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,289.60 25,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.58 2,991
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
29 14 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 649.21 18,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.44 1,520
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
15 10 29 1

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 11.40 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,728.18 25,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 190.55 2,858
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
87 53 34 1

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 8.86 771
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,424.61 123,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.56 4,224
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
21 11 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.05 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 950.31 19,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.52 892
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
21 10 26 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 6.86 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.48 23,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.88 2,181
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
27 12 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 734.57 19,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.23 1,167
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
56 22 9 0

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 2.66 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 562.50 31,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.20 2,251
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
59 27 12 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 3.54 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 996.75 58,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.54 7,701
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
138 57 15 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 3.28 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 750.91 103,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.60 2,152
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
105 51 20 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 3.59 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 693.49 72,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 183.89 19,308
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
53 24 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 919.00 48,707
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.16 1,863
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
80 38 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.34 427
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,205.73 96,458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.09 3,286
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
58 24 24 2

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 4.74 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,003.59 58,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.12 3,196
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
86 38 28 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 3.98 342
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.21 70,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 226.19 19,451
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
47 20 15 1

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 3.40 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 717.48 33,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 165.94 7,799
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
38 19 14 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 5.03 191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,116.98 42,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.69 4,016
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
53 30 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.55 294
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.48 70,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.56 4,322
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
89 34 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.93 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 620.11 55,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.19 5,712
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
77 29 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 681.18 52,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.04 1,542
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
53 21 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 716.39 37,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.07 3
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
38 19 17 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 4.66 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,112.70 42,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.84 3,831
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
60 27 18 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 3.90 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 855.57 51,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.33 4,279
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
40 21 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.03 201
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 950.53 38,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.56 4,062
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
57 22 15 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 2.89 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 742.36 42,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.98 4,501
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
41 19 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 195
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,179.50 48,359
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 470.76 19,301
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
51 21 12 1

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 3.24 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 813.13 41,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 213.15 10,870
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
56 30 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.98 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,503.75 84,209
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.15 8,016
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
60 27 17 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 3.22 193
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 858.84 51,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.17 4,390
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
112 43 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.18 244
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.50 59,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.89 3,123
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
51 23 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,138.49 58,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.60 11,148
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
36 19 18 0

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 5.11 184
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,114.28 40,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 125.24 4,508
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
55 24 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.35 239
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,091.49 60,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.25 948
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
60 27 11 2

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 3.28 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 932.68 55,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.79 3,287
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
44 19 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,035.70 45,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.89 831
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
73 29 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.51 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 701.29 51,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.52 1,935
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
151 75 21 3

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 4.67 705
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,341.71 202,598
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.45 13,960
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
29 13 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 826.61 23,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 123.39 3,578
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
63 32 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 3.35 211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 987.38 62,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.29 18
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
91 37 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 324
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 982.68 89,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.34 3,397
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
59 24 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 253
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,109.03 65,432
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.96 7,667
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
97 41 14 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 2.46 239
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 671.24 65,110
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.57 4,129
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
66 24 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 900.35 59,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 276.81 18,269
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
52 26 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 4.10 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,116.45 58,055
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.48 5,641
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
26 16 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.23 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,768.35 45,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.56 1,522
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
185 83 20 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 4.68 866
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,274.66 235,812
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.35 32,624
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
77 34 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 804.22 61,924
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.76 58
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
64 29 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 332
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,589.51 101,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.96 14,013
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
60 27 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 215
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,222.67 73,360
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 542.13 32,527
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
76 34 22 3

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.11 388
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,467.75 111,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 123.81 9,409
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
75 31 14 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 3.92 294
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,166.14 87,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.38 1,303
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
46 21 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 173
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,046.06 48,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.23 8,336
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
55 25 12 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 3.69 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,170.99 64,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 299.48 16,471
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
45 23 22 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 5.71 257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,965.30 88,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.41 2,718
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
85 38 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.12 435
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,564.70 132,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.39 16,438
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
138 55 18 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 3.09 427
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,014.25 139,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.12 11,332
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
50 25 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,427.80 71,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.72 6,335
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
46 21 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.24 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,708.56 78,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 387.22 17,811
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
59 24 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,119.68 66,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 465.71 27,476
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
71 35 19 3

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 4.79 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,513.41 107,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.23 5,057
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
69 34 16 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 5.64 389
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,656.37 114,289
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 357.24 24,649
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
59 26 15 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 4.10 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,394.49 82,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.69 1,515
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
71 33 18 2

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 4.31 306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,461.93 103,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.73 7,365
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
72 34 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,857.17 133,716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 463.06 33,340
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
4 1 8 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 2.50 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.39 3,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
40 24 25 2

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 7.40 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,030.14 121,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 464.73 18,589
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
84 35 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,731.70 145,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 201.06 16,889
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
44 21 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,722.34 75,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 371.52 16,346
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
76 35 13 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 4.34 330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,815.49 137,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.56 194
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
133 52 13 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 2.76 367
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,469.71 195,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.91 3,446
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
70 36 15 2

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 4.30 301
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,588.38 111,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 174.93 12,245
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
105 46 13 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 2.93 308
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 998.64 104,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.38 10,645
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
75 34 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 333
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.97 136,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 460.05 34,503
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
96 46 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.01 481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,842.82 176,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 251.26 24,120
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
57 25 16 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 5.25 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,716.42 97,836
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 357.37 20,370
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
60 28 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.37 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,904.58 114,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 213.11 12,786
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
124 47 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 476
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,790.70 222,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.25 7,967
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
18 10 12 1

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 5.28 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,010.20 36,183
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,090.93 19,636
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
17 7 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 932.82 15,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.84 1,119
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
98 48 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 4.43 434
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,716.38 168,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.79 3,115
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
108 45 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 430
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,550.70 167,475
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.54 5,674
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
71 31 20 0

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 4.41 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,885.89 133,898
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.07 8,383
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
139 65 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.10 709
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,467.39 342,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.74 8,720
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
119 63 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,014.88 239,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.91 4,630
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
81 33 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,858.01 150,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.38 2,217
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
133 57 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 530
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,863.67 247,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.54 1,402
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
118 50 17 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 3.90 460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,106.90 248,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.56 4,550
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
108 45 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 465
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,860.46 200,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.86 10,676
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
122 50 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.02 490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,011.14 245,359
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 261.45 31,897
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
102 43 17 2

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 4.72 481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,076.49 211,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.68 10,575
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
342 131 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 1,561
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,351.87 804,341
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.90 32,798
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
124 49 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 557
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,176.80 269,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.00 372
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
252 111 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.03 1,268
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,342.95 590,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 146.46 36,908
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
148 62 16 2

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 4.19 620
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,645.86 243,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 388.57 57,507
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
324 130 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 1,556
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,342.00 758,809
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.60 20,605
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
307 119 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 1,119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,179.35 669,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.03 16,893
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
137 61 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 615
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,364.17 323,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 337.51 46,238
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
129 59 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 552
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,091.48 269,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 225.12 29,040
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
90 40 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,540.30 228,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.41 667
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
268 132 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.60 1,501
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,770.03 742,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.19 11,575
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
62 28 18 0

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 4.15 257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,244.02 139,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 241.50 14,973
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
155 64 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.05 782
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,487.13 385,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 190.01 29,452
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
68 33 19 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 5.65 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,170.21 215,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.04 12,582
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
99 39 21 1

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 4.27 423
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,406.71 238,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 174.79 17,303
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
62 26 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 276
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,565.79 159,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 249.93 15,495
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
89 35 15 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 4.15 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,227.13 198,214
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.12 2,057
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
117 49 15 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 4.21 492
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,415.43 282,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.93 5,373
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
102 45 19 0

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 4.83 493
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,121.79 318,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.55 259
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
94 43 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,041.95 285,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.25 7,167
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
58 24 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.10 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,530.57 204,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 263.96 15,309
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
95 49 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.16 490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,576.22 339,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.88 2,553
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
10 5 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 4.10 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,373.26 33,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
104 50 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,310.44 240,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 386.02 40,145
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
32 13 20 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 5.28 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,964.58 94,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.75 2,967
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
15 8 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.53 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,496.14 52,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 649.30 9,739
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
81 38 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 432
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,683.60 298,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 170.10 13,777
Multirole Fighters 72 5,390 2,194
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
1 1 18 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 18.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 934.18 934
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 660.00 660
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
11 6 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.73 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 434.49 4,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 295.49 3,250
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
4 3 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 13.25 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 977.38 3,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.21 1,344
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
5 4 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 10.20 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 669.32 3,346
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 858.94 4,294
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
14 10 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.36 159
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 776.12 10,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 254.61 3,564
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
14 7 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.93 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 619.46 8,672
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.45 1,910
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
18 9 16 2

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 5.56 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 675.10 12,151
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 878.11 15,805
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
20 9 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 496.33 9,926
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 796.00 15,920
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
14 7 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.64 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 903.38 12,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
14 7 18 4

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 8.00 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 819.35 11,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,087.51 15,225
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
28 9 11 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.39 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 334.84 9,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.15 4,456
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
14 9 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.50 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 665.23 9,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,218.20 17,054
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
42 19 24 3

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 4.86 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 665.95 27,969
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,012.89 42,541
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
25 15 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.88 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 790.31 19,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 764.01 19,100
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
26 12 24 4

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 5.96 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.95 19,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,272.81 33,092
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
18 12 24 4

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 7.00 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,062.81 19,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,828.41 32,911
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
20 10 18 4

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 6.10 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 940.82 18,816
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,286.87 25,737
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
24 14 29 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 5.96 143
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 916.18 21,988
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 508.96 12,215
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
44 19 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 804.47 35,396
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,190.45 52,379
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
35 16 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.97 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 926.62 32,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,133.75 74,681
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
58 23 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 584.87 33,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,987.46 115,272
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
39 19 14 3

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 3.69 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 818.45 31,919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,098.36 81,835
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
53 25 20 5

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 4.30 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 887.45 47,035
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,362.96 72,236
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
81 43 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 389
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.98 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,046.62 84,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,957.39 158,548
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
106 45 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 750.78 79,582
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,019.57 108,074
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
48 22 14 2

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 4.31 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.96 46,797
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 639.86 30,713
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
70 28 21 1

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 4.56 319
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,175.39 82,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.08 7,215
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
83 34 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 3.77 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.19 86,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,526.09 126,665
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
77 30 15 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 3.56 274
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,120.06 86,244
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 588.02 45,277
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
63 25 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 222
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 909.50 57,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,707.96 107,601
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
70 28 10 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.99 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.43 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 872.92 61,104
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,980.89 208,662
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
44 20 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,144.12 50,341
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 258.64 11,380
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
52 22 13 2

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 3.94 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,122.09 58,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,512.73 78,661
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
56 24 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 4.32 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,051.07 58,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 477.84 26,758
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
31 16 24 4

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 6.74 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,715.76 53,188
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,169.26 67,246
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
93 40 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 281
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 924.54 85,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 492.13 45,768
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
151 74 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.83 880
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,832.67 276,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,816.07 425,226
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
95 40 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.53 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,211.61 115,103
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,985.97 188,667
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
87 34 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.53 103,662
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 248.05 21,580
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
105 43 25 3

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 3.69 387
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,328.22 139,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,884.00 197,819
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
125 51 13 3

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 3.52 440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,253.90 156,736
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,400.84 175,104
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
52 21 13 6

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 3.06 159
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,367.34 71,101
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,960.80 205,961
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
83 41 19 4

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 4.36 362
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,543.20 128,085
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,220.05 184,264
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
105 39 16 1

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 3.71 390
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,516.97 159,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 237.17 24,902
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
130 48 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,356.37 176,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,247.65 292,195
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
118 45 20 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 3.60 425
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,583.09 186,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 967.05 114,111
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
89 40 10 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,801.37 160,322
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,061.51 272,474
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
65 24 11 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.48 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,081.71 70,310
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,687.99 239,719
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
133 48 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 402
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,361.45 181,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,468.12 195,259
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
71 27 16 3

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 3.87 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,437.67 102,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,673.75 118,836
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
168 66 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.27 549
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 91
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.10 253,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,378.74 567,628
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
130 49 19 4

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 4.11 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,916.30 249,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,960.08 514,810
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
113 45 13 6

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 2.84 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 92
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,792.96 202,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,366.05 606,363
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
127 51 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 526
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,106.08 267,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,901.87 368,537
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
61 22 10 2

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 3.57 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,934.70 118,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,184.25 72,239
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
160 60 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 681
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,541.29 406,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 442.72 70,835
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
297 115 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 1,147
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 99
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,105.61 625,367
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,338.81 694,626
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
146 56 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,775.66 259,246
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,195.28 466,510
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
122 46 18 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 3.74 456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,683.72 205,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 317.85 38,777
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
210 75 15 2

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 3.47 729
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,707.02 358,474
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 758.98 159,385
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
106 42 18 7

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 3.93 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 58
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,424.94 257,043
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,615.28 383,219
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
74 29 17 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 254
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,871.87 138,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,968.33 293,656
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
71 26 13 5

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 3.54 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,104.38 149,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 322.84 22,921
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
87 32 19 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 3.69 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,519.91 219,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 876.20 76,229
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
85 31 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,187.95 185,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,594.32 305,517
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
197 71 18 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 3.78 745
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,566.16 505,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 563.66 111,040
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
28 12 8 4

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 3.21 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,244.24 62,838
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,378.65 94,602
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
30 14 9 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.13 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,912.61 57,378
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,001.40 270,042
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
128 52 16 7

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 3.45 442
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.25 160
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,415.08 309,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,294.81 933,735
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
27 14 17 9

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 4.48 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,042.94 82,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,641.33 179,316
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
163 57 14 9

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 3.23 527
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 177
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,809.29 457,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,530.40 1,064,454
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
36 12 11 1

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 3.69 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,022.61 144,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 402.56 14,492
Heavy Fighters 46 5,982 2,507
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
22 11 16 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 5.32 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 729.61 16,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 347.00 7,634
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
43 23 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.47 192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 809.20 34,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,661.53 71,445
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
32 17 23 6

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 5.69 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,023.19 32,742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,889.23 60,455
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
16 8 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.25 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,165.64 18,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 766.96 12,271
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
95 41 17 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 3.67 349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 972.89 92,424
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.49 6,696
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
45 21 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,177.47 52,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,601.74 72,078
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
152 67 28 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 724
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,229.30 186,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,618.02 245,938
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
61 25 14 2

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 3.89 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,239.72 75,622
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,088.73 127,412
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
144 55 19 1

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 3.30 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,065.04 153,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 146.15 21,046
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
111 56 16 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.65 627
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,715.16 190,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.35 10,472
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
55 23 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,159.72 63,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,011.14 110,612
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
79 31 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,190.28 94,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 948.05 74,895
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
44 23 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 215
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,517.98 66,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,352.47 103,508
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
115 47 11 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,041.51 119,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.60 13,639
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
61 23 13 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 3.59 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 973.88 59,406
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,532.83 93,502
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
95 41 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 58
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,505.36 143,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,560.18 243,217
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
48 17 13 1

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 3.08 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,073.14 51,510
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 293.69 14,097
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
33 16 12 5

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 4.85 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.64 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,081.76 68,698
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,307.78 241,156
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
86 41 25 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 6.90 593
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,631.68 226,324
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 177.54 15,268
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
109 39 19 0

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 3.25 354
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,440.56 157,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.81 11,860
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
62 24 20 0

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 3.89 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,501.75 93,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.07 1,802
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
67 25 14 4

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 3.42 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,494.45 100,127
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,305.02 154,436
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
65 27 12 1

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 3.66 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,961.03 127,466
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 305.02 19,826
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
147 51 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,799.75 264,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 911.87 134,045
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
85 30 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,965.71 167,085
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 762.09 64,777
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
86 33 26 1

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 3.37 290
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,683.89 144,814
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,321.53 113,651
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
450 180 22 1

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 3.95 1,777
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,453.97 1,104,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 79.68 35,855
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
141 58 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 523
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,047.20 288,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 287.25 40,502
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
90 34 13 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.26 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,921.13 172,901
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,402.95 216,265
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
121 46 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,777.45 215,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,424.91 172,414
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
126 46 14 3

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 3.77 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,307.23 290,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 318.88 40,178
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
115 46 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.96 455
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,299.65 264,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 415.68 47,803
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
481 190 24 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 3.59 1,725
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,478.54 1,192,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.39 41,070
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
111 48 17 6

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 4.74 526
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,906.52 322,623
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,157.34 683,464
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
235 100 17 8

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 4.49 1,056
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,292.51 773,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,235.11 1,465,249
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
818 354 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 4,003
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,934.57 3,218,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.76 45,610
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
397 163 19 5

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 3.55 1,411
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,447.72 971,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 922.02 366,041
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
117 45 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,133.67 366,639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 540.13 63,194
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
90 48 23 3

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 7.73 696
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,614.53 415,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.09 15,848
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
109 49 16 0

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 3.83 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,570.11 280,142
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.06 11,996
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
90 43 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.38 394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,095.65 368,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.30 3,086
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
80 35 18 1

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 4.78 382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,159.16 332,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 172.84 13,827
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
116 47 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 447
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,055.55 354,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 109.63 12,717
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
47 30 15 4

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 6.23 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,410.13 301,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,796.62 178,440
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
203 89 21 6

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 4.67 949
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,558.85 925,446
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,575.09 522,743
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
87 41 16 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 4.70 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,573.89 484,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.12 9,841
Attack Aircraft 31 2,126 981
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
13 7 12 7

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 5.23 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.46 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 484.80 6,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,591.53 46,689
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
13 7 10 10

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 3.54 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.23 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 303.26 3,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,608.69 46,913
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
13 8 14 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.85 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 364.68 4,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,660.02 47,580
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
13 10 24 15

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 9.92 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.69 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 826.27 10,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,818.73 49,643
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
21 11 10 9

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 3.05 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.90 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 631.60 13,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,818.38 80,185
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
23 12 6 28

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 1.61 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.65 107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.81 6,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,476.05 148,949
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
8 4 15 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 507.38 4,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,198.27 17,586
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
24 12 8 20

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 1.79 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.92 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 352.37 8,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,639.71 159,352
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
24 14 21 14

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 5.88 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.88 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 817.35 19,616
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,992.43 119,818
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
76 31 5 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.68 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.84 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 215.30 16,362
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,883.08 371,114
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
63 33 12 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.11 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.30 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 522.86 32,940
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,155.73 387,811
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
104 44 10 17

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 1.33 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.46 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 353.94 36,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,107.87 427,218
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
63 28 9 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.97 187
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 347.98 21,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,573.95 414,159
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
96 44 5 6

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 0.77 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 273.94 26,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,915.42 663,879
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
76 35 4 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.59 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.38 181
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 293.51 22,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,079.99 690,079
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
49 23 6 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 1.22 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.86 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.68 17,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,516.42 417,304
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
49 24 5 11

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 1.22 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.82 138
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 356.03 17,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,426.88 461,917
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
68 32 6 16

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 0.90 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.54 173
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 331.98 22,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,191.05 624,991
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
91 45 8 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.55 232
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 343.17 31,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,720.39 1,157,555
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
83 34 5 16

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 0.65 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.24 269
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 346.12 28,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,288.24 936,923
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
105 44 4 9

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 0.45 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.69 282
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 286.29 30,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,362.66 1,718,079
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
129 61 6 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.26 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.64 340
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 688.05 88,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,828.52 2,041,878
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
66 27 11 13

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 1.48 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.59 171
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 682.68 45,056
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,091.25 798,022
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
79 33 5 13

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 1.32 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.70 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 772.46 61,024
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,151.41 1,433,961
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
130 63 4 15

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 0.81 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.23 550
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 595.46 77,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,395.22 3,041,378
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
44 17 5 12

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 1.41 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.52 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 658.72 28,983
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,251.98 671,086
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
132 65 10 14

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 1.43 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.02 399
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.76 136,852
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,987.75 2,770,382
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
124 58 8 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.10 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.10 509
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,141.45 141,539
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,459.72 3,157,005
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
114 56 7 19

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 1.31 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.68 533
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,055.84 120,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,215.56 3,216,573
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
119 49 7 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.29 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.29 629
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.02 141,969
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,609.10 3,642,483
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
114 50 5 20

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 1.23 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.20 593
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,031.93 117,640
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,663.08 3,381,591
Bombers 25 4,074 1,985
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
1 1 0 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.00 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 134.19 134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,988.21 13,988
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
62 37 2 16

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 0.26 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.60 347
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 72.59 4,500
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,394.48 582,457
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
13 7 1 15

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 0.23 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.92 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 79.42 1,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,419.67 109,455
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
19 12 2 21

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 0.32 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.05 172
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 156.39 2,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,996.85 227,940
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
102 42 4 22

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 0.15 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.98 406
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 46.90 4,783
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,662.07 883,531
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
145 73 3 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.19 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.92 713
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 85.42 12,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,221.53 1,482,121
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
139 64 2 27

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 0.11 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.76 661
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 43.77 6,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,678.88 1,345,363
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
96 38 2 11

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 0.09 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.71 260
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 82.57 7,926
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,333.08 799,975
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
124 60 1 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.08 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.20 521
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 54.05 6,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,453.20 1,668,197
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
109 51 2 20

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 0.35 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.25 572
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 160.31 17,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,602.28 1,700,648
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
74 34 2 18

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 0.19 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.18 383
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 124.96 9,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,660.19 1,454,854
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
132 58 5 19

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 0.50 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.89 514
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 345.16 45,561
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,009.53 2,113,257
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
175 81 7 15

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 0.74 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.46 605
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 361.71 63,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,649.45 2,213,653
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
140 58 1 12

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 0.04 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.36 470
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.39 6,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,989.88 2,098,582
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
161 75 6 21

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 0.55 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.11 984
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 333.19 53,643
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,520.28 4,108,765
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
164 68 2 16

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 0.05 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.26 699
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 84.03 13,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,723.30 3,726,621
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
237 106 5 16

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 0.62 147
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.07 1,201
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 385.51 91,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,200.10 5,498,424
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
251 129 15 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 502
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.28 1,325
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 991.16 248,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,046.68 7,541,716
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
94 46 6 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.14 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.51 612
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 658.26 61,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,998.59 2,537,867
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
675 363 6 24

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 0.40 271
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.40 4,998
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.22 294,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,452.87 25,955,686
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
183 81 3 22

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 0.23 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.47 818
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 260.25 47,625
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,739.59 5,259,344
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
183 99 4 28

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 0.60 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.87 1,440
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.19 96,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41,440.36 7,583,585
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
370 175 3 32

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 0.31 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.91 2,927
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 347.04 128,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41,880.93 15,495,943
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
301 162 3 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.49 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.46 2,846
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 615.27 185,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51,207.76 15,413,535
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
124 65 4 24

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 0.77 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.19 768
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 746.11 92,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37,091.75 4,599,376
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