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WhiteKnight416
Panzer Battalion
[PZB] Panzer Battalion

Position: Private

Days in clan: 3700

[PZB] Panzer Battalion

Position: Private

Days in clan: 3700

6,653
Battles Fought
61.97%
Victories/Battles
2,227
Average Experience per Battle
45,614
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 131/180

  • marcel
    36

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    120

    • McCampbell Medal

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

    The destroyed targets must include aircraft of all 5 types.

    Award +1
  • teamworkguru
    266

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    228

    • 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
    65

    • 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
    22

    • 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
    144

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

All achievements

Overall Results

Battles Fought 6,653
Victories 4,123 (61.97%)
Draws 25 (0%)
Defeats 2,505 (38%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,227
Maximum Experience per Battle 10,898

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,502.01
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,058.50

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
6,636
Fighters 1,948 (29%)
Multirole Fighters 1,944 (29%)
Heavy Fighters 1,365 (21%)
Attack Aircraft 850 (13%)
Bombers 529 (8%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
6,636
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 1,429 (22%)
Germany Aircraft 1,749 (26%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 1,597 (24%)
Japan Aircraft 484 (7%)
U.K. Aircraft 1,169 (18%)
China Aircraft 7 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 201 (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 81 4,516 1,940
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
4 2 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.25 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 513.18 2,052
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.59 26
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
5 2 12 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 3.20 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 254.38 1,271
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
5 2 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.14 1,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.68 118
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
2 2 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 16.50 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,284.83 2,569
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
12 4 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 177.08 2,124
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.67 163
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
4 2 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 474.94 1,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
9 4 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 454.42 4,089
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.63 5
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
5 2 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 388.21 1,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.76 98
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
9 4 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 367.81 3,310
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.84 322
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
10 4 4 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 2.40 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 359.66 3,596
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.24 42
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
15 8 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 568.50 8,527
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.08 1,276
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
10 3 4 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.60 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 426.13 4,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 190.93 1,909
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
2 1 5 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 4.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,099.69 2,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
33 14 7 0

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 2.03 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 495.90 16,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 148.42 4,897
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
15 7 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 547.93 8,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.83 222
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
25 11 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.72 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 473.72 11,842
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 122.86 3,071
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
20 8 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.90 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 454.08 9,081
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 195.05 3,900
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
10 4 10 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 3.80 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 693.97 6,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
62 24 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 818.29 50,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 321.83 19,953
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
55 21 9 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 1.95 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 401.23 22,067
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 158.14 8,697
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
23 8 8 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 1.74 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 393.59 9,052
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 275.58 6,338
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
26 11 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 788.31 20,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 225.96 5,874
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
43 22 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,052.03 45,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 220.15 9,466
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
4 2 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,213.47 4,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 188.06 752
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
40 16 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 582.58 23,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.85 2,833
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
27 10 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.59 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 603.95 16,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 314.86 8,501
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
100 40 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 308
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 788.55 78,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 109.61 10,961
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
4 1 2 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 1.25 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 437.37 1,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
14 6 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 814.64 11,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 219.29 3,070
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
30 12 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 655.62 19,668
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 263.26 7,897
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
38 14 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 628.74 23,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.10 7,375
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
64 27 19 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 3.61 231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.54 63,586
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.40 4,185
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
107 48 16 1

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.79 406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,156.58 123,753
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.62 19,861
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
35 17 7 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 3.03 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.47 41,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 441.58 15,455
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
65 25 9 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 2.77 180
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 844.98 54,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 96.42 6,267
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
56 29 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,390.83 77,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 440.90 24,690
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
195 88 16 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 4.22 823
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,260.36 245,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 239.51 46,704
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
70 32 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,145.16 80,161
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.86 6,290
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
91 41 11 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 2.70 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 902.88 82,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.50 6,142
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
41 16 11 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 3.85 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,183.21 48,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 466.07 19,108
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
53 26 18 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 4.08 216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,206.43 63,940
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.44 3,680
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
69 27 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.75 259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,091.32 75,300
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.21 4,775
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
71 31 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.27 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,327.66 94,264
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 324.46 23,036
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
58 25 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.03 62,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.28 1,930
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
82 36 15 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 3.87 317
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,344.87 110,279
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 683.56 56,051
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
62 27 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,719.45 106,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 250.55 15,534
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
80 42 15 3

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 5.10 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,667.36 133,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 684.40 54,751
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
19 7 6 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 1.95 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 995.56 18,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.87 1,156
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
4 2 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,024.47 4,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.59 30
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
60 29 15 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 4.60 276
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,526.83 91,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 432.02 25,921
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
33 12 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.97 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 921.56 30,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 431.05 14,224
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
93 31 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.87 360
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,547.47 143,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.65 1,827
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
91 39 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,181.08 107,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 229.74 20,906
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
124 51 15 0

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 3.36 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,133.28 140,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.86 10,770
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
93 32 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,923.18 178,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 483.99 45,011
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
96 41 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 374
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,715.50 164,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 199.64 19,165
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
63 24 14 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 3.83 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,594.45 100,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.55 7,342
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
150 70 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 646
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,971.47 295,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 363.66 54,548
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
112 50 13 2

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 3.95 442
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.31 169,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 200.50 22,455
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
79 33 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,526.64 120,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.50 9,519
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
116 53 14 2

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 4.53 525
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,988.23 230,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 201.04 23,320
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
91 30 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 342
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,683.58 153,206
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.45 2,588
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
353 156 19 3

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 4.71 1,664
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,022.57 713,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 201.90 71,271
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
38 17 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.03 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,794.49 68,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 180.85 6,872
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
95 43 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 4.46 424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,162.68 205,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.31 9,339
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
98 46 17 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 4.78 468
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,328.63 228,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 123.14 12,067
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
65 31 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.95 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,367.59 153,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.83 7,853
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
191 75 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 634
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,815.33 346,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 147.45 28,162
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
104 43 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,652.72 275,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 148.75 15,470
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
36 18 14 3

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 4.44 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,370.65 85,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 476.68 17,160
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
72 29 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,826.69 131,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.99 791
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
91 38 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 363
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,802.76 164,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 253.86 23,100
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
39 17 16 2

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 4.13 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,403.96 93,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.73 4,708
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
37 18 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,543.23 94,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.09 558
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
3 1 13 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 5.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,714.50 8,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
11 6 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,873.26 42,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 261.61 2,877
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
28 13 9 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 4.36 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,506.82 70,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.88 9,432
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
56 27 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,473.93 138,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.13 4,319
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
4 2 14 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 6.75 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,364.50 9,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
4 2 8 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 6.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,214.81 8,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 338.25 1,352
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
107 46 18 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 4.31 461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,558.15 273,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.62 7,770
Multirole Fighters 54 4,790 1,940
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
1 1 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.34 402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
2 1 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.05 716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
2 1 5 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 110.19 220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,732.00 3,464
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
2 1 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 317.03 634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 992.47 1,984
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
8 4 4 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 176.32 1,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,017.24 8,137
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
9 5 10 2

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 3.67 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 621.18 5,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 751.69 6,765
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
6 3 7 1

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 3.33 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 577.56 3,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,723.72 10,342
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
23 9 5 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 2.22 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 390.74 8,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 825.12 18,977
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
40 14 7 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.85 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.25 17,449
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,199.44 47,977
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
20 7 8 4

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 1.45 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 356.61 7,132
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,129.68 22,593
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
31 10 8 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.84 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.33 14,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,413.11 43,806
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
3 1 2 0

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 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.49 997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,204.11 3,612
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
74 36 12 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 227
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.01 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.09 47,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,727.79 127,856
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
19 9 6 2

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 1.47 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 588.72 11,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 727.86 13,829
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
43 20 13 7

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 4.40 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,179.83 50,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 722.07 31,048
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
36 16 12 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 3.86 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,095.06 39,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,547.17 55,697
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
26 10 9 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 3.81 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 963.64 25,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,578.55 41,042
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
81 30 12 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.63 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 484.90 39,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,383.88 193,094
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
24 10 8 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.71 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 863.41 20,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,878.04 141,072
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
77 33 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 991.76 76,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,529.19 117,747
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
4 2 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,467.77 5,871
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,697.71 6,790
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
40 16 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.15 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 339.38 13,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,770.26 70,810
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
65 28 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.03 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,274.23 82,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,208.65 143,562
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
78 34 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.18 326
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,332.25 103,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,327.71 259,561
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
67 29 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 945.71 63,362
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.98 6,430
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
181 82 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.20 580
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 164
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,157.84 209,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,397.73 614,988
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
126 49 12 8

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 2.87 361
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.43 180
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 972.59 122,546
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,178.29 652,464
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
77 32 14 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 216
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.01 78
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 919.13 70,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,676.70 360,105
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
218 88 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.66 1,015
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,468.63 320,161
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 811.44 176,894
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
273 115 15 6

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 3.08 840
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 303
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,372.62 374,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,463.56 1,218,552
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
59 26 21 5

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 5.34 315
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,699.69 100,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,247.19 191,584
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
181 62 13 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.94 532
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,153.82 208,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,514.62 636,146
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
21 8 9 1

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 3.00 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,107.53 23,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,299.12 27,281
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
84 33 15 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.46 123
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,437.78 120,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,425.60 623,750
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
151 69 19 6

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 3.87 585
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.23 185
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,036.20 307,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,968.31 901,215
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
178 80 10 13

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 2.80 499
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.38 423
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,224.22 217,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,168.00 1,453,904
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
119 48 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 2.39 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.55 184
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,187.49 141,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,491.40 1,010,476
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
65 28 18 3

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 4.02 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,283.49 148,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,743.95 243,356
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
219 95 16 7

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 3.85 844
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 232
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,654.22 362,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,692.75 808,712
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
156 54 17 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.76 431
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 130
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,522.54 237,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,762.54 586,955
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
179 75 13 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 506
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.41 252
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,304.76 233,552
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,244.39 938,746
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
213 84 15 9

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 2.99 636
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 294
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,344.71 286,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,185.04 1,530,413
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
147 65 16 3

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 3.73 548
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,890.17 277,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 863.64 126,955
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
111 44 10 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 371
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,213.16 245,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,206.51 577,922
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
106 44 9 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.51 160
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,767.05 187,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,167.06 653,708
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
197 73 19 4

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 4.02 792
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,149.48 423,447
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 644.65 126,996
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
21 7 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,355.71 28,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,252.53 26,303
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
111 44 10 10

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 2.66 295
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.22 246
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,560.28 173,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,635.72 1,069,565
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
327 112 24 5

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 3.83 1,251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,669.47 872,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 383.43 125,382
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
190 77 20 14

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 3.24 615
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.30 437
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,500.88 475,167
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,919.39 2,074,683
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
52 16 9 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 2.90 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,156.58 112,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,647.16 137,652
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
57 26 12 8

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 3.21 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.46 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,198.75 125,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,697.98 609,784
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
142 52 13 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.24 176
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,811.88 257,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,413.14 910,666
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
48 22 16 6

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 4.10 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,170.90 152,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,631.16 222,295
Heavy Fighters 33 3,201 1,343
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
277 128 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 1,141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 266
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,063.97 294,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,473.08 685,044
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
21 9 6 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.76 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 365.76 7,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,643.67 55,517
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
88 38 13 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 141
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,064.26 93,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,263.42 375,180
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
58 24 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 4.02 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,324.41 76,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 276.55 16,039
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
7 2 6 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 2.29 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 565.79 3,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 883.71 6,186
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
142 58 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 402
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 927.71 131,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,694.64 240,638
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
19 9 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.32 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,293.79 24,582
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,162.18 41,081
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
11 6 9 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,200.98 13,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,466.51 27,131
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
28 12 11 5

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 3.86 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,033.55 28,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,491.47 69,761
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
91 36 11 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.40 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,079.40 98,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,797.88 436,606
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
3 1 6 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 3.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,389.74 4,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
342 133 16 8

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 3.24 1,108
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.01 344
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,337.95 457,579
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,249.51 1,453,333
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
63 28 12 4

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 3.75 236
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,368.56 86,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,488.11 156,751
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
107 48 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.72 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 113
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,385.77 148,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,146.48 336,673
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
37 14 11 3

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 3.19 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,584.27 58,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,059.52 76,202
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
24 8 11 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 3.08 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,430.50 34,331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,934.04 70,416
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
71 29 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.97 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,090.31 148,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,073.07 147,188
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
91 39 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,002.41 182,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.51 7,872
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
86 36 11 8

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 3.12 268
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.73 149
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,478.03 127,110
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,915.30 680,715
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
33 15 27 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 4.97 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,756.93 90,978
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.22 3,340
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
188 69 19 5

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 3.09 581
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.94 176
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,651.67 310,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,196.34 976,912
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
172 71 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.77 821
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 131
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,727.49 469,127
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,128.85 710,161
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
69 37 15 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 5.70 393
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,310.55 228,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 278.84 19,239
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
81 36 14 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.35 352
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.06 167
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,584.04 209,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,521.86 690,270
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
199 79 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 916
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,051.64 607,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.97 9,744
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
164 65 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.83 628
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 148
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,315.20 379,692
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,855.70 796,334
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
147 61 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,158.03 317,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,457.66 214,276
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
100 43 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,175.14 317,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,933.80 493,379
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
95 43 13 3

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 4.47 425
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,069.62 386,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,820.55 172,952
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
142 63 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 630
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 71
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,088.95 438,630
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,696.25 382,867
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
122 51 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 5.24 639
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,990.43 608,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,577.17 436,415
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
64 26 14 2

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 4.30 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,397.96 281,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,633.92 168,571
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
59 26 22 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 4.63 273
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,963.78 233,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.15 7,915
Attack Aircraft 19 1,798 850
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
3 1 5 2

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 2.33 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 508.65 1,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,416.70 13,250
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
7 3 5 3

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 1.14 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 170.31 1,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,077.43 14,542
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
41 22 8 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.44 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 583.75 23,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,832.29 198,124
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
70 32 7 18

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 1.34 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.57 180
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 415.83 29,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,613.56 322,948
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
33 17 4 11

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 1.12 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.94 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.73 11,837
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,287.16 174,476
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
63 29 3 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.94 248
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 344.64 21,712
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,718.22 675,247
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
51 22 5 10

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 0.35 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 195.87 9,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,171.89 416,766
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
53 21 4 12

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 0.55 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.70 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 199.54 10,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,462.13 395,493
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
109 50 6 20

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 0.59 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.65 507
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 313.76 34,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,480.13 1,578,333
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
90 40 5 13

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 0.43 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.89 350
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 240.42 21,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,263.54 1,103,718
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
112 51 9 14

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 1.57 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.42 495
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 950.19 106,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,062.72 2,135,024
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
110 60 10 26

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.60 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.97 657
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 877.08 96,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,045.44 2,644,998
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
68 29 4 14

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 1.01 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.50 238
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 510.53 34,716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,278.36 1,174,928
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
270 128 6 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.06 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.69 1,536
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 647.42 174,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,185.13 7,069,985
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
145 71 10 17

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 1.65 239
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.24 615
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,027.54 148,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,748.68 3,008,559
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
165 80 6 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.21 200
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.41 892
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,117.57 184,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,698.76 4,405,295
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
138 68 7 15

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 1.51 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.95 683
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,388.39 191,598
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,481.86 3,240,497
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
132 65 9 25

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 1.56 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.11 674
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,808.88 238,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,749.92 3,266,989
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
138 61 6 29

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 1.09 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.22 858
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,182.49 163,184
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,296.82 4,042,961
Bombers 18 1,154 527
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
8 6 0 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.88 71
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.16 385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,503.39 108,027
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
27 13 1 18

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 0.22 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.19 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 103.86 2,804
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,820.59 157,155
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
16 10 0 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.12 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 22.70 363
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,656.92 202,510
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
30 12 1 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 72.32 2,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,093.78 302,813
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
21 14 1 15

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 0.14 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.24 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 62.86 1,320
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,585.91 537,304
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
12 5 1 4

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 0.08 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.08 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 99.99 1,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,964.75 83,576
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
56 17 2 8

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 0.21 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.89 162
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 115.01 6,440
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,422.53 695,661
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
66 27 7 8

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 0.83 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.62 173
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.90 30,551
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,568.27 697,506
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
42 17 2 11

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 0.33 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.62 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 247.28 10,385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,212.18 470,911
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
32 12 1 11

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 0.03 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.34 107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 13.75 439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,130.09 516,163
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
69 25 5 8

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 0.62 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.03 209
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 294.79 20,340
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,805.04 1,090,547
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
88 20 2 11

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 0.09 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.92 257
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 63.30 5,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,306.26 1,786,950
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
41 22 4 12

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 0.51 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.71 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 347.52 14,248
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,846.95 690,724
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
104 51 6 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.18 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.43 461
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 717.23 74,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,605.61 2,246,983
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
214 112 3 25

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 0.38 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.68 1,215
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 460.00 98,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,150.40 6,666,185
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
42 15 1 10

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 0.05 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.52 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 97.79 4,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,809.80 706,011
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
55 25 2 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.35 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.29 236
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.66 19,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,848.82 1,421,685
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
231 124 3 21

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 0.34 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.29 1,454
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 500.08 115,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,878.34 8,518,896
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