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Knight56

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Knight56
19,521
Battles Fought
70.14%
Victories/Battles
1,857
Average Experience per Battle
32,353
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 169/211

  • marcel
    27

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    43

    • 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
  • maccambell
    43

    • 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
    943

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    223

    • 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
    406

    • 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.

  • flameofheaven
    119

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

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Overall Results

Battles Fought 19,521
Victories 13,692 (70.14%)
Draws 62 (0%)
Defeats 5,767 (30%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,857
Maximum Experience per Battle 9,048

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 629.12
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,601.64

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Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
19,764
Fighters 4,427 (22%)
Multirole Fighters 1,174 (6%)
Heavy Fighters 816 (4%)
Attack Aircraft 3,881 (20%)
Bombers 9,466 (48%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
19,764
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 4,220 (21%)
Germany Aircraft 2,665 (13%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 9,782 (49%)
Japan Aircraft 39 (0%)
U.K. Aircraft 2,844 (14%)
China Aircraft 6 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 208 (1%)

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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 68 9,482 4,278
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
78 43 29 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.22 407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 405.75 31,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.53 2,771
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
541 295 20 1

Developed in 1932–1933 for the U.S. Army. One prototype was built, but the aircraft never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 3,084
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 463.01 250,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.04 8,679
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
3 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 257.70 773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
2 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 245.22 490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
31 14 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 397.94 12,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.79 954
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
543 265 28 3

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 5.60 3,041
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 432.66 234,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.44 18,159
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
7 3 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.49 2,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.02 217
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
7 3 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.26 2,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 271.53 1,900
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
12 6 15 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 4.25 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 441.69 5,300
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.23 698
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
48 22 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 443.09 21,268
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.70 369
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
4 2 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 431.51 1,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
12 7 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 581.42 6,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.41 16
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
3 1 1 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 117.19 351
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.43 1
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
70 43 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.04 353
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 674.75 47,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.78 3,974
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
82 37 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 297
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 482.06 39,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.58 1,441
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
4 3 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.80 2,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 318.00 1,271
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
53 23 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.66 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 542.23 28,738
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.51 80
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
8 3 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 526.03 4,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 179.45 1,435
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
4 1 1 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.52 522
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.19 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
122 56 18 1

Developed in 1934–1937, but never entered service due to lack of advantage over the mass-produced I-16. Only prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 647.62 79,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.45 786
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
120 58 17 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 3.64 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.31 77,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.30 4,115
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
36 14 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.39 86
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.60 17,301
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.03 1,153
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
8 4 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 3.12 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 442.86 3,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 443.05 3,544
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
171 70 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 535
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 547.74 93,662
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.03 4,792
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
746 338 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 2,608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 746.85 557,147
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.43 11,510
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
5 2 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 647.21 3,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.31 221
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
423 171 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 1,336
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 563.44 238,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.01 11,425
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
1,480 635 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 5,058
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.13 1,136,837
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.79 30,771
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
36 16 8 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 2.94 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 793.74 28,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.28 298
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
751 320 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 2,435
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 728.98 547,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.45 12,356
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
388 173 18 2

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 3.93 1,524
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 948.19 367,897
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.15 10,147
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
14 6 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 555.39 7,775
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.04 742
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
387 181 19 2

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 3.23 1,249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 874.60 338,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.72 11,500
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
295 132 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 787
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 660.57 194,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.00 5,606
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
17 10 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.47 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 542.42 9,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.85 82
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
91 37 11 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 2.64 240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.91 63,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.81 983
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
1 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 722.25 722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
24 10 7 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 2.46 59
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 598.98 14,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.48 227
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
417 179 17 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 1,251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 848.96 354,017
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.97 12,497
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
5 3 17 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.80 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,446.53 7,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.22 11
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
80 34 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.54 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 626.71 50,137
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.97 477
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
10 4 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 593.32 5,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.05 500
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
12 5 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.83 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 624.29 7,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.03 612
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
837 397 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 4,202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,417.29 1,186,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.06 39,387
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
59 28 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 3.29 194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 959.36 56,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.50 29
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
10 5 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.70 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 852.22 8,522
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.25 2
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
94 43 13 2

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 3.71 349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,262.78 118,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.20 4,530
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
4 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 225.64 902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
130 62 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 614
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,779.49 231,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.91 8,438
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
38 19 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 787.24 29,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.67 823
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
21 11 10 0

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 3.00 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,256.34 26,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.34 637
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
9 4 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,195.35 10,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.02 1,035
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
170 70 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.79 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 861.68 146,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.78 4,892
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
4 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 540.81 2,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
32 12 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,178.86 37,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.64 52
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
185 85 19 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 4.30 796
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,613.68 298,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.82 6,811
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
39 16 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.05 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.87 35,289
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.90 776
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
96 44 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 352
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,613.73 154,918
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.01 6,528
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
98 42 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 281
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,106.50 108,437
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.05 2,356
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
61 27 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.08 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 870.58 53,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.47 638
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
178 71 11 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 2.51 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,008.16 179,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.86 28,098
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
19 7 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,633.98 31,045
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.41 178
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
5 2 2 0

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 1.20 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 715.62 3,578
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
105 47 14 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 3.94 414
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,871.58 196,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.45 12,437
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
34 12 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,404.60 47,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.28 1,233
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
92 36 15 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 4.75 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,871.86 264,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.61 8,704
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
8 3 5 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 2.12 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,122.19 8,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 189.69 1,517
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
3 1 1 0

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 0.33 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 524.55 1,573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Multirole Fighters 42 2,699 1,149
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
29 13 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.24 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 321.91 9,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 312.67 9,067
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
35 16 15 3

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 5.11 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 271.62 9,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 212.39 7,433
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
5 3 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.20 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 341.29 1,706
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 295.82 1,479
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
6 2 11 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.33 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 192.11 1,152
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 641.85 3,851
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
33 16 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.91 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 365.74 12,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 492.89 16,265
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
6 3 10 0

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 3.67 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 272.88 1,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
31 13 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.94 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 315.49 9,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 238.17 7,383
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
12 6 13 3

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 4.08 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 326.60 3,919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,123.73 13,484
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
118 58 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 380
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 380.18 44,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 343.71 40,557
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
49 21 9 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.94 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.70 16,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,267.97 62,130
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
2 1 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 506.86 1,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,695.84 3,391
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
180 83 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.87 696
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 486.19 87,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 508.21 91,478
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
193 101 16 2

One of the best biplane fighters of the 1930s. Served through the end of 1941.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 866
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.36 100,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 267.83 51,691
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
137 61 16 5

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 3.47 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 433.50 59,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 606.02 83,025
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
48 23 14 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 670.13 32,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,316.86 63,209
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
29 14 9 1

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 2.90 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.96 17,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.73 5,125
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
14 4 3 1

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 0.64 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 126.98 1,777
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 683.10 9,563
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
7 2 5 2

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 2.29 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 371.92 2,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,284.64 15,992
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
396 164 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.48 984
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 489.49 193,839
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 807.81 319,893
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
2 1 2 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 512.28 1,024
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 715.51 1,431
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
31 10 9 1

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 2.03 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 339.56 10,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 698.31 21,647
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
15 6 6 1

Developed in 1941 as a specialized anti-tank aircraft on the basis of the Hawker Hurricane fighter.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.60 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.68 9,550
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 137.85 2,067
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
68 24 7 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 2.07 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.07 34,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,752.58 119,175
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
415 185 16 4

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 2.87 1,189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 670.58 278,289
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,401.77 581,736
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
45 19 5 2

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 1.76 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 467.41 21,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,035.35 46,590
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
4 1 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 223.67 894
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
65 23 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 593.07 38,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.41 21,866
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
52 22 12 5

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 2.56 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.70 41,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,476.58 128,782
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
33 13 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.85 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 660.32 21,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,414.32 46,672
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
1 0 6 2

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 13.00 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,660.98 2,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,409.77 20,409
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
109 46 10 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 862.97 94,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,840.96 200,664
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
9 4 5 1

A further modification of the F4U. Used extensively in World War II against Japan and the Korean War. A total of 2,557 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.93 5,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,237.88 29,140
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
3 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 919.22 2,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,716.82 8,150
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
118 47 10 4

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 2.19 259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 789.86 93,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,558.97 183,958
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
50 20 8 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,458.77 72,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,398.29 219,914
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
51 19 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.24 114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,014.09 51,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,253.54 63,930
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
63 25 6 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.89 119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 903.13 56,897
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,694.98 106,784
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
55 16 8 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.40 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,770.41 97,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,274.08 125,074
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
94 34 13 1

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 3.06 288
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,571.72 147,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 503.54 47,332
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
26 6 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.38 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,965.17 77,094
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,064.53 53,677
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
17 6 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.94 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,893.66 32,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,047.27 85,803
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
43 17 8 4

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 2.02 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,155.86 49,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,588.62 283,310
Heavy Fighters 15 1,993 761
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
228 112 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.54 808
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.47 121,403
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,410.86 321,676
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
9 3 5 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 255.59 2,300
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 527.52 4,747
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
112 41 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.86 320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 799.16 89,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.50 3,415
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
55 23 12 3

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 2.38 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 567.92 31,235
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,537.97 84,588
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
910 319 13 6

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 2.25 2,045
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 622
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.18 586,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,330.51 2,120,761
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
189 74 8 3

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 2.42 457
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 757.86 143,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.76 34,352
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
198 74 13 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.70 535
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 878.00 173,844
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.69 4,294
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
5 3 5 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,760.68 8,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,174.42 15,872
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
57 20 7 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.14 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.27 43,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 673.51 38,390
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
24 7 13 2

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 2.62 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,236.31 29,671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,017.03 48,408
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
128 52 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,154.80 147,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 589.05 75,398
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
6 2 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 468.76 2,812
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.36 248
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
11 5 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.55 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 811.17 8,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,894.97 20,844
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
49 19 9 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 2.20 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,455.48 71,318
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,341.37 163,727
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
12 7 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,417.20 29,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Attack Aircraft 15 8,298 3,860
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
8 4 6 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.12 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.38 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 153.11 1,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,133.31 25,066
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
8 3 3 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.88 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 91.16 729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,281.74 18,253
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
4 1 1 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 113.57 454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 687.81 2,751
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
118 50 6 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.73 86
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.88 340
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 137.47 16,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,709.10 555,674
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
125 59 12 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.06 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.46 308
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 283.83 35,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,139.40 517,425
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
52 22 5 10

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 1.60 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.02 157
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.21 13,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,493.80 181,677
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
3 1 2 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 185.72 557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,389.72 19,169
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
196 101 6 17

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 0.69 136
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 745
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 264.65 51,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,936.04 2,731,464
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
100 39 4 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.80 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.05 205
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.46 40,246
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,326.15 1,132,615
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
238 123 3 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.55 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.43 1,293
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 400.73 95,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,047.90 7,151,400
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
159 69 6 14

Designed simultaneously with the Me 265 as a new multirole attack aircraft for the Luftwaffe. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.89 142
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.34 531
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 594.30 94,494
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,242.25 3,059,517
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
277 134 4 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.61 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.48 1,242
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.25 153,249
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,734.72 6,851,516
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
6,147 2,832 8 26

Heavily armed and armored high-speed attack aircraft with tandem seating. Developed in 1953–1956.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.73 4,512
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.03 30,915
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 628.85 3,865,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,324.90 167,966,156
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
165 70 5 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.74 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.95 651
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 774.11 127,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,654.57 3,738,003
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
698 352 7 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.95 663
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 3,299
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 898.69 627,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,875.41 20,155,039
Bombers 16 17,477 9,359
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
9 4 1 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.33 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.67 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 158.54 1,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,524.55 49,720
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
7 5 1 19

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 0.14 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.00 70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 107.88 755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,323.70 128,265
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
531 376 2 32

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.26 4,387
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 35.11 18,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,329.33 7,077,872
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
46 35 1 29

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.35 384
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 38.36 1,764
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,653.07 628,041
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
33 16 2 21

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 0.12 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.24 173
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.07 2,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,473.57 411,627
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
21 10 1 10

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 0.10 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.24 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 23.05 484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,686.78 161,422
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
103 39 3 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.50 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.45 252
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 285.76 29,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,738.52 1,312,067
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
1,553 814 7 23

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 0.90 1,401
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.08 7,888
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 412.70 640,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,094.57 31,206,861
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
109 63 1 25

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 0.08 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.89 642
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 71.78 7,824
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,443.38 2,664,328
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
51 28 1 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.24 216
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.88 2,492
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,820.88 1,265,864
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
10,797 5,839 8 31

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 0.80 8,648
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.05 65,292
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 458.03 4,945,342
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,874.51 311,758,098
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
1,995 1,098 13 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 3,994
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.73 13,425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,033.10 2,061,031
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41,323.25 82,439,883
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
99 50 2 21

The development of the Ju 288 design, equipped with new engines and enhanced defensive armament. Due to the plight on the fronts and the subsequent cancellation of the Bomber B program, only a few pre-production prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.18 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.95 490
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 159.73 15,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,734.31 3,042,696
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
157 74 2 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.85 762
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 151.31 23,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,203.05 4,898,878
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
1,790 833 3 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.30 537
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.48 11,599
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 397.14 710,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40,069.83 71,725,001
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
176 75 3 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.33 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.21 565
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 405.36 71,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,619.87 3,805,097
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