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LEON2564

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LEON2564
EAGLE
[EAGLE] EAGLE

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 940

[EAGLE] EAGLE

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 940

32,256
Battles Fought
62.66%
Victories/Battles
2,122
Average Experience per Battle
38,770
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 167/184

  • marcel
    557

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    1115

    • 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
    1189

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    720

    • 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
    307

    • 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
    10

    • 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
    277

    • 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 32,256
Victories 20,210 (62.66%)
Draws 99 (0%)
Defeats 11,947 (37%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,122
Maximum Experience per Battle 10,592

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,598.19
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,435.40

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
32,429
Fighters 10,330 (32%)
Multirole Fighters 6,487 (20%)
Heavy Fighters 6,105 (19%)
Attack Aircraft 2,474 (8%)
Bombers 7,033 (22%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
32,429
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 6,031 (19%)
Germany Aircraft 10,863 (33%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 8,942 (28%)
Japan Aircraft 2,834 (9%)
U.K. Aircraft 2,723 (8%)
China Aircraft 336 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 700 (2%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 140 21,169 10,091
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
18 7 14 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 3.00 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.36 6,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.72 462
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
18 13 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.67 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 683.73 12,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.02 90
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
2 2 10 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 10.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,172.89 2,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
16 7 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.88 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 431.27 6,900
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.35 5
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
72 42 27 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.96 717
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.28 65,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.01 1,080
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
14 6 20 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 6.07 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 540.30 7,564
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.16 2
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
16 8 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 627.82 10,045
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.98 463
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
18 10 19 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 6.67 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 650.30 11,705
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.68 192
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
1 1 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 732.51 732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
14 7 23 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 6.00 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 589.43 8,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.89 54
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
6 3 7 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 2.67 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.81 1,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.62 3
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
8 5 22 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 9.12 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 730.14 5,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.63 5
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
40 19 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 516.07 20,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.84 113
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
28 14 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 136
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 682.32 19,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.54 1,499
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
23 12 14 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 5.26 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 844.65 19,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.13 278
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
26 12 18 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 4.85 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 735.85 19,131
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
125 63 21 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 6.18 772
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 819.83 102,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.85 11,606
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
28 13 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.25 119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 666.10 18,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.94 810
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
6 4 19 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 8.50 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,185.04 7,110
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
2 2 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 13.00 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,751.99 3,503
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
21 13 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.95 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 890.28 18,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.31 6
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
22 12 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.36 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 807.08 17,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.19 48
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
13 8 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.31 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,137.94 14,793
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.58 527
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
2 1 7 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 6.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 886.23 1,772
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.37 0
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
24 14 21 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 5.75 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 821.28 19,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.29 127
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
18 11 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.17 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,027.76 18,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.86 15
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
20 13 23 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 9.05 181
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,231.91 24,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.15 943
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
24 13 19 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 5.54 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.23 20,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.41 273
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
17 9 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.65 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 887.92 15,094
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.47 433
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
69 27 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.72 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 590.16 40,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.15 562
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
31 15 18 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 4.74 147
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 820.33 25,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.27 70
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
75 44 16 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 4.75 356
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,098.36 82,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.85 1,338
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
80 37 24 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 4.71 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.06 71,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.99 7,679
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
39 21 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,073.53 41,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.04 1
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
686 341 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.20 3,564
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,095.81 751,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.65 23,770
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
380 170 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.27 1,621
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.84 308,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 140.97 53,570
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
100 45 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 814.88 81,488
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.16 7,316
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
9 4 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.44 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.59 4,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.41 1,200
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
38 16 21 2

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 4.03 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 737.77 28,035
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.18 2,818
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
67 29 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 932.09 62,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 209.53 14,038
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
49 21 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 774.58 37,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.70 2,337
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
67 32 17 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 5.15 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,029.71 68,990
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.62 5,736
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
57 35 18 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 5.47 312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,071.68 61,085
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.49 597
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
51 22 13 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 2.84 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 749.09 38,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.17 8
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
61 30 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 738.61 45,055
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.67 1,139
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
36 21 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.75 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,155.68 41,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.03 37
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
36 19 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.36 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,198.76 43,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.97 286
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
41 20 15 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 4.44 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,042.73 42,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 139.99 5,739
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
15 6 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.40 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 651.63 9,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.08 1
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
166 79 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 911
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,267.04 210,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 212.55 35,284
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
103 54 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 428
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,039.83 107,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 96.03 9,890
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
50 26 18 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 5.32 266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,285.59 64,279
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.25 262
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
51 26 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.08 259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,291.98 65,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.08 5,511
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
49 26 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.45 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,230.13 60,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 169.14 8,288
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
104 49 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 995.84 103,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.55 1,305
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
36 19 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.75 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.01 47,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.09 3
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
36 22 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.75 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,378.98 49,643
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.80 856
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
81 36 12 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 3.33 270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.61 67,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.59 1,911
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
38 22 11 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 4.66 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,291.13 49,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.31 11
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
218 134 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 732
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,120.84 244,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.46 317
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
90 46 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,365.99 122,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.05 3,154
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
154 67 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 642
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 962.99 148,300
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.97 16,626
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
60 27 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 195
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 936.30 56,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 87.21 5,232
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
47 22 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 868.28 40,809
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.56 1,013
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
43 19 13 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 3.88 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 896.30 38,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.57 1,486
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
115 53 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 535
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,094.14 125,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.71 5,026
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
96 50 23 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 4.93 473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,204.64 115,645
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 156.07 14,982
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
206 84 19 0

Modification of the Messerschmitt fighter created after military operations in Spain. Extensively used by the Luftwaffe and the air forces of German allies.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 873
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,192.18 245,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.39 18,621
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
43 20 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,007.16 43,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.86 1,714
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
160 81 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.79 766
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,637.00 261,919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.09 6,094
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
123 67 19 1

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 684
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,552.47 190,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.61 20,493
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
65 32 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.40 286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,334.79 86,761
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.81 2,392
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
5 3 9 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,648.39 8,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.58 332
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
164 70 14 1

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 2.87 471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.48 153,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 326.92 53,615
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
138 60 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 967.89 133,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 423.44 58,435
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
143 61 16 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 2.90 414
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 939.18 134,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.05 3,438
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
136 65 17 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 5.12 696
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,507.90 205,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.82 23,912
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
137 65 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.11 700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,574.84 215,753
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.49 19,520
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
146 67 13 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 3.77 550
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,209.22 176,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 160.80 23,476
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
139 68 21 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 3.45 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,069.12 148,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 251.31 34,931
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
63 35 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.29 333
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,583.33 99,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.50 2,110
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
94 47 18 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 4.82 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,463.39 137,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.52 7,944
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
475 201 19 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 4.05 1,923
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,186.38 563,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.57 22,119
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
273 120 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,130
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,219.62 332,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 360.98 98,546
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
931 450 23 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 5.34 4,976
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,617.00 1,505,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.36 85,058
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
189 105 21 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 5.38 1,016
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,654.09 312,622
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.23 27,070
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
348 146 23 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 3.32 1,156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,177.72 409,848
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 723.70 251,846
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
45 21 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,037.04 91,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.06 2,837
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
78 32 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.32 415
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,330.36 181,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.19 9,374
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
178 74 21 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 4.63 824
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,489.34 265,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.78 6,724
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
154 73 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 724
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,595.06 245,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 102.07 15,719
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
60 34 16 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 5.28 317
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,825.80 109,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.19 311
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
106 61 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.81 510
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,053.50 217,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.88 7,831
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
98 53 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,685.10 165,139
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.30 1,205
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
49 28 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.08 298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,797.01 88,053
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.64 521
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
73 39 21 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 5.34 390
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,698.42 123,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.73 2,024
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
189 86 21 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 4.11 777
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,343.50 253,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 499.65 94,433
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
360 149 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 1,043
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,045.06 376,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 908.69 327,126
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
29 15 18 1

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 5.83 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,796.79 52,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.30 1,139
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
8 4 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,370.07 10,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
106 42 15 0

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 3.85 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,488.62 157,793
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.98 1,163
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
32 18 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.06 194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,648.42 84,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 227.65 7,284
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
196 85 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 763
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,280.02 250,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 495.94 97,203
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
301 156 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 1,412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,802.27 542,483
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.29 16,342
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
195 89 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 710
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,260.26 245,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.23 10,379
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
170 83 22 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 5.22 887
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,179.36 370,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 709.24 120,570
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
224 106 18 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 4.29 961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,783.30 399,458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.94 14,771
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
755 458 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 3,017
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,234.54 1,687,077
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.77 27,757
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
269 129 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 1,251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,927.86 518,594
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 381.68 102,672
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
377 151 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.06 1,152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,231.00 464,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 482.82 182,023
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
169 74 18 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 4.40 744
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,919.31 324,363
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.32 32,333
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
337 146 16 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 3.46 1,167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,478.04 498,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 329.71 111,113
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
160 65 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.11 657
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,721.98 275,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 671.97 107,515
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
214 95 18 0

Designed for the U.S. Navy as a heavy deck-based fighter with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. Due to the difficulty of VTOL operations and high requirements to pilot skills, the project was terminated in favor of seaplanes. A total of three prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 1,061
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,314.32 495,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.02 13,914
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
117 57 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 550
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,087.87 244,280
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 237.60 27,799
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
141 63 19 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 4.74 669
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,040.28 287,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.38 8,655
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
789 425 26 2

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 6.23 4,916
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,726.41 2,151,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 87.08 68,709
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
152 79 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 621
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,639.73 249,238
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.74 14,249
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
149 67 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.54 676
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,945.54 289,885
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 224.30 33,421
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
798 370 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 4,002
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,633.86 2,101,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.15 44,012
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
421 198 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 1,921
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,216.53 933,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.71 37,766
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
381 159 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.88 1,097
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,506.06 573,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,052.65 401,059
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
228 99 20 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 4.21 961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,172.74 495,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.09 28,747
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
326 156 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.22 1,701
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,381.94 776,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.94 8,780
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
307 109 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.30 1,321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,030.35 623,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.68 39,812
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
312 159 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 1,618
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,546.15 794,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 430.74 134,391
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
1,559 705 30 2

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 6.03 9,394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,243.62 5,056,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 199.94 311,701
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
112 61 22 2

The first Soviet jet fighter featuring a swept-wing layout. A prototype was displayed during a flyover in the summer of 1947, but the aircraft never saw mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.86 656
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,700.68 302,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 320.57 35,903
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
216 95 21 2

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 3.95 853
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,327.63 502,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 170.27 36,778
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
120 55 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.85 582
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,520.78 302,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 151.66 18,199
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
133 62 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.54 737
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,939.47 390,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 225.94 30,050
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
106 45 20 1

The first jet-powered U.S. Navy fighter to feature an afterburner and composite construction. Entered serial production, but never saw combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.15 440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,307.58 244,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.98 13,884
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
94 44 19 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 4.61 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,903.00 272,882
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.90 1,682
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
743 370 24 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 6.16 4,577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,107.48 2,308,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.66 47,296
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
141 73 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.83 822
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,269.40 460,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.66 7,142
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
106 46 12 0

Designed as a new fighter featuring better flight performance compared to the Ta 183. Further development was discontinued as the war had ended.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.75 397
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,530.29 268,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.86 3,483
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
114 53 18 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 4.14 472
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,207.46 251,649
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 135.31 15,425
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
279 125 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.31 1,481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,566.71 716,111
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.36 13,493
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
92 42 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 431
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,470.96 227,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.19 11,977
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
157 85 19 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 5.55 872
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,120.77 489,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.84 3,900
Multirole Fighters 73 14,338 6,472
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
10 5 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 486.54 4,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 286.07 2,860
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
11 7 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.55 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.84 6,565
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 373.85 4,112
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
416 230 34 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.42 3,087
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 473.22 196,860
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 221.68 92,219
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
20 11 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.15 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 552.00 11,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 234.40 4,688
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
105 57 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.33 770
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 458.61 48,153
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.75 13,518
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
3 1 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 169.80 509
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
2 2 22 0

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 20.50 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.10 3,038
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
9 3 15 0

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 6.22 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 441.69 3,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.04 9
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
13 6 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 660.86 8,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.69 203
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
29 17 21 1

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 7.00 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 619.76 17,972
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 282.64 8,196
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
21 11 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 455.82 9,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 476.50 10,006
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
16 7 17 4

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 3.25 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 437.01 6,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 698.99 11,183
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
31 17 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 666.40 20,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 789.05 24,460
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
1 1 8 0

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 8.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 744.50 744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
29 13 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.03 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 656.86 19,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 177.33 5,142
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
21 13 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.71 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 935.17 19,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 228.04 4,788
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
18 11 21 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 6.67 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 929.67 16,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 229.33 4,128
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
38 19 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.58 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 943.52 35,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 197.30 7,497
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
35 16 12 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 3.43 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 724.97 25,373
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 405.39 14,188
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
17 7 9 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 3.24 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.65 10,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.64 996
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
107 48 22 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 4.04 432
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 747.34 79,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 517.18 55,338
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
79 39 23 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 351
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 853.46 67,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 834.82 65,950
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
308 140 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 1,353
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 940.85 289,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 556.48 171,396
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
89 38 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.51 223
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 554.87 49,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 370.43 32,968
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
91 52 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.13 558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,298.81 118,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 407.28 37,062
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
59 30 19 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 5.14 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,289.79 76,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 234.76 13,851
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
172 79 18 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 4.45 766
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,113.50 191,522
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 400.37 68,864
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
85 37 21 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 4.04 343
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.59 88,449
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 204.73 17,402
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
191 90 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 779
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,107.56 211,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 563.19 107,568
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
64 34 17 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 4.50 288
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,163.40 74,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 859.47 55,006
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
56 25 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,209.92 67,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.16 5,608
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
50 24 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,163.20 58,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 267.83 13,391
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
51 29 15 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 272
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,368.70 69,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 606.75 30,944
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
20 10 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.70 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,922.56 38,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,612.34 32,246
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
193 84 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 601
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 861.80 166,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,064.26 205,401
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
236 124 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.34 1,496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 71
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,070.78 488,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,019.22 240,536
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
111 52 19 2

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 4.45 494
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,516.90 168,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 940.10 104,351
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
163 77 18 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 4.02 656
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,284.88 209,435
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 198.50 32,356
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
3,680 1,629 26 8

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 4.91 18,066
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 787
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,666.24 6,131,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 890.50 3,277,042
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
207 96 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.55 942
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,527.65 316,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 630.60 130,534
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
872 405 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 4,059
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,589.37 1,385,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,165.65 1,016,447
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
63 36 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.52 348
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,674.74 105,508
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,108.05 69,807
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
185 84 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 813
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,598.20 295,667
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.88 25,323
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
3 1 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,059.17 3,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 328.17 984
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
111 52 13 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,525.90 169,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,179.71 241,947
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
132 59 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,620.30 213,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 702.37 92,712
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
93 39 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,418.34 131,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 770.77 71,681
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
418 179 21 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 3.77 1,576
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,535.12 641,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,340.22 560,212
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
259 110 20 5

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 3.38 875
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,438.08 372,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,093.62 542,248
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
131 60 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 533
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,507.54 197,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 858.98 112,526
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
578 253 22 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 2.82 1,630
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 99
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,311.89 758,273
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,141.36 1,815,703
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
157 68 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.69 580
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,495.17 234,742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,505.62 236,382
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
268 125 19 5

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 3.83 1,026
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,968.43 527,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,963.48 794,213
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
98 45 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.04 396
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,875.27 183,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,834.72 179,802
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
2 1 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,095.38 6,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
87 40 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.30 374
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,713.03 149,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,775.32 154,452
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
200 90 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 914
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,281.47 456,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.05 25,810
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
209 98 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 905
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,214.75 462,882
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,345.79 281,269
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
267 117 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 990
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 97
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,783.13 476,095
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,363.86 898,150
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
514 199 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 1,834
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,547.86 795,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.78 85,723
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
87 48 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.41 471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,346.28 204,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,175.25 102,246
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
479 198 25 5

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 2.73 1,308
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,761.76 843,882
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,395.97 1,626,668
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
158 65 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.78 598
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,814.62 286,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 223.74 35,350
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
277 123 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 1,271
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,366.63 655,555
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 324.48 89,880
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
211 92 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 704
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,884.63 397,657
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,551.16 327,295
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
146 62 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.48 654
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,635.14 384,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,333.66 194,714
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
579 230 27 4

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 4.75 2,751
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,967.95 1,718,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 418.98 242,591
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
172 73 15 3

Designed based on the BV P.212 concept. In March 1945, the Luftwaffe approved the project and recommended the construction of a prototype. However, by the end of World War II, only theoretical calculations for the new aircraft specifications were made.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 670
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,568.64 441,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 356.25 61,274
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
157 79 16 7

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 4.54 712
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 99
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,591.15 406,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,821.68 600,004
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
137 58 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.51 481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,322.83 318,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,268.91 173,841
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
186 85 22 4

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 5.40 1,004
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,441.48 640,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,258.26 420,036
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
136 61 19 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 4.35 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,649.24 360,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,553.51 347,277
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
109 46 18 1

Designed on the basis of the I-211 with changes made to the engines and weapon mix. Never entered service due to the decision to concentrate the development of fighters in the Mikoyan and Yakovlev design bureau.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,742.86 298,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 170.91 18,629
Heavy Fighters 47 12,502 6,000
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
41 22 20 8

An armed scout aircraft developed during creation of the light transport aircraft Ao 192 CA. No prototype was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.32 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 483.04 19,804
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 545.66 22,371
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
20 10 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.15 103
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 804.18 16,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 565.31 11,306
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
27 12 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 724.90 19,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 546.18 14,746
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
103 60 21 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.66 686
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,153.68 118,828
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 763.84 78,675
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
118 55 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.19 494
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.36 126,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 734.10 86,623
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
209 102 17 2

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 3.66 765
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.08 188,952
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,250.81 261,419
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
340 144 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 915
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 613.91 208,729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 865.89 294,402
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
316 125 23 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 3.06 966
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 967.91 305,858
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,551.95 490,416
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
155 64 15 2

A project for a heavy fighter carrying powerful offensive and defensive armament. First flew in March 1939. The development was discontinued due to the occupation of France in 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,095.08 169,737
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 322.12 49,928
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
38 20 23 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.32 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,496.88 56,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.78 5,121
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
28 17 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.39 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,657.74 46,416
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 687.01 19,236
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
54 30 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.30 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,870.43 101,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,127.51 60,885
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
286 155 20 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 4.29 1,227
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,495.02 427,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 488.31 139,655
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
160 83 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 672
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,403.64 224,582
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 840.29 134,446
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
63 24 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,131.18 71,264
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 579.91 36,534
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
115 57 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,452.16 166,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,357.91 156,159
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
71 31 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,273.57 90,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 576.81 40,953
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
112 60 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.96 667
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 76
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,398.22 268,601
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,214.36 360,008
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
742 357 29 5

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 7.01 5,199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,771.90 2,056,747
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.90 61,515
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
233 98 19 6

A further development of the P-38 featuring improved controllability and speed performance. A total of 2,970 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 753
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,348.80 314,270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 986.04 229,747
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
218 96 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 971
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,669.21 363,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 764.30 166,617
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
62 27 14 4

Canadian-built version of the Mosquito FB VI. A significant number of the Mosquito FB Mk.26 were delivered to China after the end of the war against Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.97 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,350.51 83,731
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,380.44 85,587
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
921 463 25 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 5.39 4,961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 214
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,146.62 1,977,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 692.46 637,751
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
132 63 16 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 3.92 517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,763.51 232,783
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,136.81 150,058
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
220 106 19 3

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 4.91 1,080
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,156.99 474,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 735.43 161,793
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
256 115 17 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 3.23 826
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,446.95 370,419
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,056.65 270,501
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
957 430 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 4,608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,254.20 2,157,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.76 119,398
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
156 73 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 725
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,003.55 312,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,163.39 181,489
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
137 67 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,816.74 248,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,976.61 407,795
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
200 91 17 2

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 3.53 706
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,643.40 328,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 629.06 125,812
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
4 2 13 0

Italian heavy fighter featuring powerful cannons and two license-built DB 605A-1 engines. Only two prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.50 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,183.00 16,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
241 111 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 1,026
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,023.82 487,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.48 42,530
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
661 309 33 3

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 5.25 3,472
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 84
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,767.48 1,829,304
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,050.37 694,293
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
1,194 550 27 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 5.06 6,043
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,885.00 3,444,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 182.04 217,354
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
223 117 21 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.73 1,278
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,045.75 679,202
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,118.64 249,456
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
569 290 22 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.71 3,250
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,022.31 1,719,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,563.43 889,591
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
1,140 577 24 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 5.77 6,581
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,290.17 3,750,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.03 165,330
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
239 132 21 6

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 5.45 1,302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,230.57 772,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 828.89 198,105
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
161 72 30 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 681
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,275.77 366,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,965.72 638,481
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
77 32 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.42 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,162.32 243,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.19 9,331
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
415 215 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 1,841
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,801.20 1,162,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 366.31 152,020
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
179 87 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 880
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,255.46 582,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,608.22 287,872
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
197 95 24 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 5.75 1,133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,005.27 789,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,285.28 253,201
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
179 67 31 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 4.03 722
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,462.46 440,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 657.30 117,656
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
108 53 17 2

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 4.19 453
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,612.32 390,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 625.33 67,535
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
270 146 23 3

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 4.78 1,291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,113.25 1,110,578
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 526.23 142,082
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
155 88 16 1

All-weather interceptor, which first flew in November 1951. A total of 436 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 884
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,757.82 737,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 247.46 38,355
Attack Aircraft 31 5,738 2,468
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
23 12 18 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.87 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 416.84 9,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,351.25 54,078
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
40 20 14 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.20 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.60 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.44 9,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,792.69 111,707
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
15 7 3 5

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 1.47 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 185.92 2,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,867.06 43,005
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
11 4 7 4

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 1.36 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.18 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 117.30 1,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,721.54 18,936
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
4 2 5 6

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 2.25 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.50 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 167.98 671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,562.62 26,250
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
9 5 7 6

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 2.11 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.22 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 306.99 2,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,740.24 42,662
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
40 21 10 10

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 4.08 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.08 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 518.62 20,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,209.31 128,372
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
4 1 2 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 0.50 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 185.34 741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 782.14 3,128
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
7 4 6 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.00 4,759
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,698.45 18,889
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
62 26 9 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.03 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 155
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.32 16,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,862.68 363,486
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
62 30 7 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.98 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.23 200
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 200.29 12,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,645.08 411,994
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
114 50 7 7

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 1.22 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.25 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.50 33,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,888.79 443,321
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
74 30 8 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.80 59
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.88 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 157.47 11,653
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,578.66 412,821
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
93 38 3 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.75 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.34 218
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 239.60 22,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,058.85 749,473
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
405 181 10 18

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 0.80 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.18 883
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 281.76 114,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,849.92 2,774,216
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
91 38 5 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.88 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.64 149
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 294.49 26,798
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,008.60 546,783
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
25 11 3 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.68 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 263.51 6,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,698.24 192,455
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
130 61 5 20

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 0.88 115
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.90 247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 283.31 36,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,939.88 902,184
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
371 157 9 18

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 0.85 316
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.70 632
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 369.80 137,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,675.88 2,476,752
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
203 79 7 9

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 0.62 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.66 337
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 305.95 62,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,895.76 1,399,839
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
141 65 4 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.60 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.01 425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 359.40 50,674
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,803.06 1,946,231
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
206 92 13 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 421
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.67 343
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 862.27 177,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,331.95 1,922,382
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
285 143 12 18

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 1.98 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.56 731
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.60 258,380
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,588.73 3,302,788
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
284 122 6 17

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 1.09 309
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.79 792
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 600.25 170,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,447.79 4,671,172
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
507 226 10 22

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 1.34 679
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.55 1,800
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.43 417,480
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,573.47 8,402,747
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
228 104 10 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.47 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.40 775
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.74 191,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,721.57 4,040,518
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
225 90 12 15

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 1.39 312
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.10 472
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 818.54 184,171
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,312.54 2,995,322
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
314 148 12 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.21 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.97 933
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 985.29 309,381
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,085.47 5,678,838
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
683 285 9 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 856
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.72 2,539
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 984.16 672,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,083.38 13,716,945
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
783 304 9 29

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 0.78 607
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.06 3,177
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.72 592,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,967.46 18,766,518
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
299 112 7 18

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 0.72 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.93 1,176
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 734.46 219,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,495.05 6,427,020
Bombers 26 13,626 7,008
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
9 7 3 13

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 1.22 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.89 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 251.18 2,260
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,871.01 79,839
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
55 29 2 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.24 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.82 265
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 91.69 5,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,692.76 423,101
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
4 3 1 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.00 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 199.09 796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,939.69 43,758
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
56 43 2 26

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.21 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.66 485
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.34 7,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,316.03 689,697
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
44 25 1 21

A drastic modification of the SB bomber built with the aim of improving its combat performance. First flew in 1940. A total of about 200 aircraft were built and saw combat along with the SB.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.80 255
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 36.17 1,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,529.13 551,281
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
209 140 2 27

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 0.16 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.06 1,267
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 100.57 21,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,032.94 2,514,883
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
159 77 3 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.00 795
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 53.29 8,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,823.19 1,561,887
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
166 92 4 16

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 0.22 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.83 636
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.39 21,645
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,918.35 1,978,446
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
137 77 2 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 567
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 85.78 11,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,017.40 2,057,383
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
228 117 8 13

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 0.65 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.92 893
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 268.14 61,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,627.91 2,651,163
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
402 207 7 22

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 0.71 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.05 1,627
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 310.57 124,848
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,935.08 6,003,902
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
410 220 9 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.03 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.65 1,497
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 523.10 214,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,270.85 6,671,048
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
557 263 9 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.22 679
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.23 1,797
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 537.87 299,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,471.98 6,389,891
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
538 315 3 23

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 0.14 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.78 3,107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 133.12 71,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,539.52 11,050,259
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
300 141 8 19

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 0.67 201
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.87 1,161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 433.17 129,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,710.97 5,313,289
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
428 237 2 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.63 1,981
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.93 56,038
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,006.59 9,418,821
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
1,113 519 7 22

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 0.87 969
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.53 5,045
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 517.72 576,217
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,301.44 22,595,504
VII g4m2
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
31 12 2 15

Second iteration of one of the most widely produced Japanese bombers in World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.26 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.19 99
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.07 9,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,118.18 468,663
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
4,050 2,059 14 21

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 2.76 11,188
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.67 18,905
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,335.90 5,410,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,111.45 101,701,358
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
416 213 8 17

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 1.38 576
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.56 1,064
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 919.29 382,424
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,829.05 7,000,885
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
830 426 5 18

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 0.64 530
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.17 3,458
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 592.18 491,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,903.62 20,670,005
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
322 177 4 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.30 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.89 1,254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 345.64 111,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,468.67 8,200,910
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
521 246 5 16

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 0.51 266
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.41 1,779
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 519.64 270,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,964.46 11,443,485
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
148 65 3 19

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 0.24 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.83 715
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 336.50 49,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,376.76 3,903,760
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
2,188 1,147 6 26

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 0.67 1,472
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.79 14,861
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 874.10 1,912,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,540.96 79,951,627
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
305 151 12 25

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 1.35 413
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.60 1,402
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,106.86 337,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,682.15 8,138,056
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