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RyGray

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RyGray
11,759
Battles Fought
67.55%
Victories/Battles
1,961
Average Experience per Battle
42,608
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 135/172

  • marcel
    294

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    628

    • 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
    955

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    180

    • 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
    404

    • 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
    2

    • 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
    174

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

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Overall Results

Battles Fought 11,759
Victories 7,943 (67.55%)
Draws 36 (0%)
Defeats 3,780 (32%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,961
Maximum Experience per Battle 10,319

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,723.69
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,265.27

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
12,144
Fighters 3,201 (26%)
Multirole Fighters 1,475 (12%)
Heavy Fighters 4,698 (39%)
Attack Aircraft 1,898 (16%)
Bombers 872 (7%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
12,144
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 2,348 (19%)
Germany Aircraft 2,905 (24%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 2,084 (17%)
Japan Aircraft 1,311 (11%)
U.K. Aircraft 3,342 (28%)
China Aircraft 48 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 106 (1%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 86 6,307 3,032
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
7 4 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.14 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 523.13 3,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
10 6 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.50 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 814.30 8,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.30 1,182
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
5 4 24 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 14.80 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,288.31 6,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.20 75
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
115 59 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.90 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 395.87 45,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 104.72 12,042
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
2 2 18 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 17.00 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,288.03 2,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
8 5 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.62 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 690.22 5,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.87 30
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
10 5 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 657.61 6,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.05 530
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
60 36 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.12 38,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.41 864
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
1 1 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 17.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,299.18 1,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
4 3 17 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 8.50 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,148.31 4,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.55 326
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
5 2 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 629.86 3,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.49 132
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
7 3 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 437.77 3,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.71 18
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
223 130 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.17 1,377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.04 187,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.96 12,924
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
15 10 23 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 8.93 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,302.01 19,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 165.25 2,478
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
65 37 18 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 5.37 349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 802.91 52,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.70 4,010
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
104 64 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.87 818
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,091.31 113,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.05 9,885
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
7 3 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 772.76 5,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 253.87 1,777
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
136 64 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.40 598
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 638.92 86,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.18 20,832
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
11 7 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.36 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,075.64 11,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.31 641
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
38 21 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.37 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,077.95 40,962
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 243.90 9,268
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
1 1 2 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 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.27 296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
201 114 30 3

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 6.57 1,320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,251.02 251,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 171.35 34,442
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
206 82 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 474.87 97,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 505.60 104,153
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
130 66 31 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 6.01 781
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,286.38 167,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 165.41 21,503
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
2 1 3 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 2.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 595.32 1,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
76 38 26 1

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 4.67 355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 892.44 67,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.80 14,729
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
75 29 23 2

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 4.47 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 782.58 58,693
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.47 9,860
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
240 107 21 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 4.85 1,163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 897.47 215,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.80 28,752
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
11 5 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.27 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,051.65 11,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 338.32 3,721
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
2 2 8 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 6.50 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.92 3,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
71 36 17 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 5.10 362
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 941.37 66,837
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.23 1,933
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
7 4 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 7.43 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,300.82 9,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
2 1 7 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 5.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,473.80 2,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.25 24
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
36 20 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.06 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,401.74 50,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 313.17 11,274
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
7 5 12 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 7.86 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,760.05 12,320
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
32 17 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,461.49 46,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 555.54 17,777
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
120 56 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.42 531
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,136.59 136,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.21 40,344
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
208 83 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 586
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 718.71 149,492
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 327.95 68,213
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
15 9 21 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 8.20 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,808.55 27,128
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.52 817
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
17 9 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 4.76 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,199.97 20,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.23 1,652
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
4 2 10 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 5.75 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,064.58 4,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
11 5 9 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 4.36 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,128.65 12,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 435.65 4,792
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
20 11 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,105.26 22,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.63 2,632
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
6 3 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 912.05 5,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
149 67 16 2

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 4.22 629
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 997.69 148,655
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.05 23,400
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
66 30 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,071.97 70,750
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.66 4,531
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
22 10 18 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 4.18 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,530.40 33,668
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.14 3,457
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
348 174 19 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 1,635
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,390.37 483,848
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.70 54,880
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
70 34 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,342.70 93,988
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 239.19 16,743
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
155 77 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,384.65 214,621
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 247.69 38,392
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
14 7 9 0

A modification of the MiG-3 featuring a radial air-cooled engine. A total of 5 aircraft were built and remained in service until 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,122.26 15,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 261.05 3,654
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
204 105 19 2

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 5.12 1,045
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,439.12 293,579
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 263.16 53,685
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
103 45 14 1

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 3.21 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 928.26 95,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.83 10,385
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
49 21 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,121.55 54,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.53 3,357
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
34 16 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,630.01 55,420
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 348.68 11,855
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
239 113 22 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 4.81 1,150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,346.74 321,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.45 23,290
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
94 43 17 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 4.84 455
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.27 141,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 511.97 48,125
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
96 46 18 2

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 4.00 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,276.75 122,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 309.99 29,759
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
21 11 18 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 5.19 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,059.68 43,253
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 402.87 8,460
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
18 6 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,576.03 28,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.01 1,494
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
4 1 5 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 3.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 785.19 3,140
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.13 40
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
59 28 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.15 245
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.19 70,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 99.53 5,872
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
503 199 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 2,477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,595.18 802,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 370.59 186,408
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
2 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,259.98 2,519
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
50 20 12 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 2.98 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,058.19 52,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.94 547
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
42 23 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.24 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,829.50 76,839
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 182.75 7,675
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
113 57 18 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 5.30 599
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,124.86 240,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 188.56 21,307
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
6 3 11 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 5.67 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,329.87 13,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
82 41 22 2

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 5.12 420
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,805.42 148,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 488.45 40,052
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
26 13 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,453.40 63,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.34 736
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
154 70 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 683
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,624.60 250,188
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.88 18,306
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
41 21 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,064.56 84,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.28 1,323
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
5 3 13 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 6.60 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,176.24 15,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
203 103 21 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 5.35 1,087
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,155.16 437,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 281.64 57,172
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
5 2 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.80 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,298.07 11,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 135.30 676
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
7 6 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.86 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,095.72 21,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 291.17 2,038
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
28 12 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.75 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,904.56 81,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.72 3,408
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
272 109 20 2

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 4.67 1,270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,983.55 539,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.31 18,309
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
33 16 16 1

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 5.33 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,829.46 93,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 392.72 12,959
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
10 5 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,441.00 24,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.27 342
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
20 12 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.65 173
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,141.76 82,835
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 309.24 6,184
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
16 10 16 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 8.75 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,385.64 70,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
20 11 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.65 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,853.52 77,070
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 353.28 7,065
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
49 24 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.43 364
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,281.28 209,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.79 430
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
499 244 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.64 3,312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,390.62 1,691,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 180.37 90,004
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
43 21 15 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 4.79 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,344.46 143,811
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.33 1,949
Multirole Fighters 46 2,993 1,444
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
1 1 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 16.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,037.75 1,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
12 10 23 2

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 13.08 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 830.63 9,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 631.20 7,574
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
3 2 5 0

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 3.33 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 150.05 450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.54 91
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
118 77 32 3

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 10.73 1,266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 686.73 81,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 363.74 42,921
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
1 1 11 0

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 11.00 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 931.26 931
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
4 3 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.75 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.50 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 609.47 2,437
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,337.63 5,350
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
7 4 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.14 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 370.41 2,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,848.51 12,939
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
237 115 25 4

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 4.50 1,067
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 105
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 360.09 85,342
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,137.22 269,520
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
51 26 15 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 3.80 194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 475.18 24,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,728.96 88,176
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
1 1 5 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 5.00 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 866.17 866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,871.63 5,871
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
16 8 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 487.28 7,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,357.93 21,726
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
7 3 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 279.66 1,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 978.67 6,850
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
33 18 10 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.15 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 633.48 20,904
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,354.66 44,703
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
26 12 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 670.58 17,434
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,421.80 36,966
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
4 3 9 2

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 6.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,509.36 6,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,282.93 9,131
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
34 17 13 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.91 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 615.46 20,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,572.98 121,481
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
87 32 10 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.38 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 453.71 39,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,075.83 180,597
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
3 1 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,141.16 3,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 707.20 2,121
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
184 86 11 5

The Hurricane Mk II entered service in 1940. Compared to the early fighter variants, it was equipped with a more powerful engine, and its armament was gradually enhanced. This modification remained in production until 1944 and was also built in Canada.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.41 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 641.95 118,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,013.66 554,513
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
14 7 9 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,147.10 16,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,979.29 27,710
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
22 13 15 2

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 4.18 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,054.70 23,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,257.78 49,671
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
15 8 8 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.71 11,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,430.09 51,451
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
42 26 16 4

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 5.98 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,669.00 70,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,103.47 88,345
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
3 1 4 1

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 2.33 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,113.06 3,339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,067.57 9,202
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
9 7 9 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.22 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,582.78 14,245
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,759.19 51,832
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
45 22 17 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 4.04 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,226.95 55,212
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,318.88 149,349
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
23 13 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.39 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,154.54 49,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,062.59 139,439
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
44 22 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,516.75 66,736
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,468.20 108,600
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
20 11 17 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 4.60 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.45 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,695.72 33,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,460.32 89,206
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
39 21 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.41 211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,012.38 78,482
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,029.82 118,163
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
29 14 17 4

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 3.34 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,403.91 40,713
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,713.66 165,696
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
40 20 10 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.77 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.57 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,365.42 54,616
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,380.57 295,222
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
23 11 12 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 4.78 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,885.27 43,361
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,293.91 144,759
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
76 38 23 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 4.47 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,972.16 149,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,209.26 395,903
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
41 19 10 8

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 3.34 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.66 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,421.57 58,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,419.76 345,210
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
62 33 11 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 3.68 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.42 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,652.49 102,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,505.26 527,326
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
347 162 21 4

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 4.28 1,485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,981.87 687,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,200.62 1,110,616
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
147 66 16 6

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 4.40 647
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 139
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,048.48 301,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,020.57 738,024
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
48 28 13 8

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 5.02 241
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,525.61 121,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,834.27 424,045
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
99 41 16 5

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 3.80 376
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,262.42 223,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,897.07 484,810
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
53 26 13 8

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 3.81 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.06 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,267.12 120,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,085.13 534,511
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
441 190 24 3

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 5.39 2,375
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,276.11 1,444,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 460.76 203,193
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
62 26 14 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.06 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,342.42 145,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,906.11 614,178
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
207 92 15 12

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 3.80 786
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 290
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,878.49 595,846
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,753.39 1,397,952
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
139 74 18 8

Blueprint of a further development of the J7W. The project was discontinued due to the surrender of Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.17 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.58 220
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,333.42 463,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,078.15 1,261,862
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
74 33 18 9

Developed by the Hawker Aircraft company based on the experience gained when designing the Sea Hawk. The prototype first took to the air in July 1951. In 1953, the Hawker Hunter entered mass production. It was exported to various countries and saw combat service in a range of conflicts in the latter half of the 20th century.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.39 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,657.45 270,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,977.05 516,301
Heavy Fighters 35 8,867 4,539
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
482 320 31 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 9.47 4,565
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 664
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 929.63 448,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,885.48 908,800
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
203 133 24 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.66 1,758
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.01 408
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,524.04 309,379
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,266.10 663,019
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
204 125 24 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.86 1,196
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 222
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.01 222,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,934.98 394,735
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
97 68 26 5

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 9.88 958
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,633.89 158,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,075.76 104,348
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
20 8 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.25 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,422.98 28,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 96.25 1,924
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
189 107 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.99 1,132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,586.69 299,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,367.21 258,402
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
1,809 992 31 8

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 6.10 11,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 1,608
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,500.21 2,713,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,130.92 3,854,829
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
281 140 27 7

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 5.08 1,428
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 306
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,530.40 430,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,243.20 911,338
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
7 3 11 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,831.49 12,820
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
138 70 19 6

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 5.70 787
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,829.80 252,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,104.37 290,403
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
227 123 22 4

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 5.19 1,177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 138
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,729.68 392,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,938.96 440,144
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
52 25 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 913.67 47,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,068.41 107,557
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
71 29 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.94 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,079.27 76,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,091.44 290,492
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
438 193 34 4

Designed for the U.S. Army Air Forces as a modern interceptor with top-notch flight characteristics. Two prototypes were built, and the aircraft made its maiden flight on January 15, 1943. However, problems with its intended engine and a series of modifications requested by the customer significantly reduced the aircraft's potential characteristics. As a result, the project was canceled.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.58 2,881
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,652.06 1,161,601
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 343.54 150,471
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
192 85 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 3.71 713
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 164
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,574.32 302,270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,011.20 770,150
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
381 201 25 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 6.43 2,448
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 275
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,617.41 997,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,459.56 937,091
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
3 1 5 2

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 3.33 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,830.38 5,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,089.81 9,269
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
456 241 23 4

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 5.45 2,483
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,153.44 981,966
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,977.83 901,891
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
86 31 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,358.56 202,835
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,701.43 146,322
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
53 21 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,193.92 116,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 987.53 52,338
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
87 36 9 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 2.69 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,285.72 111,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,635.18 142,261
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
88 40 12 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.33 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,383.54 121,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,078.76 622,930
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
121 54 18 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.77 456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,676.89 202,903
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,685.08 445,894
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
36 16 14 5

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 3.47 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,858.97 66,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,588.44 165,183
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
362 166 21 5

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 5.06 1,831
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 277
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,530.55 916,057
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,989.18 1,082,082
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
7 3 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,184.53 15,291
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 213.53 1,494
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
735 325 28 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 3,375
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.39 1,024
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,841.76 2,088,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,881.70 4,323,051
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
213 94 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.18 1,104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,423.90 729,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 456.44 97,221
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
492 221 21 8

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 4.38 2,156
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.29 634
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,721.05 1,338,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,960.24 3,424,438
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
83 39 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 268
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,372.82 196,943
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,149.30 95,392
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
239 105 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.87 924
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,765.34 660,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,281.56 1,023,292
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
19 11 16 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 5.32 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,563.33 86,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,337.44 25,411
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
241 111 24 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 5.82 1,403
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,236.09 1,020,896
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 482.24 116,220
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
120 65 18 5

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 6.01 721
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,290.01 754,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,258.50 271,020
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
635 337 23 3

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 6.71 4,263
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,826.34 3,699,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,040.13 660,482
Attack Aircraft 24 3,691 1,884
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
3 2 8 5

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 4.67 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.33 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 471.16 1,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,751.30 11,253
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
26 16 13 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.85 126
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.67 9,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,405.91 140,553
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
24 13 13 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 351.88 8,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,457.30 82,975
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
63 37 13 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.71 171
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 564.06 35,535
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,333.41 273,005
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
90 49 12 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.82 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.84 436
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 322.03 28,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,986.48 538,782
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
16 10 9 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.56 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.20 6,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,200.90 99,214
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
185 109 12 22

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 2.08 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.02 928
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 385.72 71,358
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,121.99 1,132,567
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
172 93 16 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.63 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.39 755
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 405.70 69,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,430.78 1,450,094
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
95 45 8 19

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 1.24 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.73 354
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 311.46 29,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,465.02 614,177
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
28 12 4 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.82 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.89 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 254.81 7,134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,533.90 182,949
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
2 1 0 3

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 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3.98 7
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,288.52 10,577
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
9 4 6 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 1.22 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.00 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 585.19 5,266
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,442.99 84,986
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
55 23 4 9

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 0.51 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.76 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 193.06 10,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,620.74 474,140
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
108 54 5 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.97 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.56 385
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.94 57,449
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,195.78 1,317,143
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
3 2 0 10

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 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.00 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 113.19 339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,055.76 51,167
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
22 9 3 12

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 0.68 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.00 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 408.85 8,994
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,346.81 315,629
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
55 27 4 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.22 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.69 258
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 620.28 34,115
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,781.24 977,968
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
1,186 609 11 25

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 1.47 1,741
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.53 6,564
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.98 897,772
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,611.87 24,445,678
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
226 109 13 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.12 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.03 1,136
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 704.42 159,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,303.41 5,040,569
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
60 31 6 16

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 1.47 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.98 299
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 829.17 49,750
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,133.56 1,448,013
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
147 73 5 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.75 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.38 938
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 706.32 103,828
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,053.53 4,270,869
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
369 194 12 27

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 1.76 650
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.80 2,141
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,431.43 528,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,212.20 9,303,303
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
606 291 10 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 1.27 769
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.22 4,373
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,451.97 879,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,548.37 20,330,309
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
141 71 8 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.35 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.00 987
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,205.24 169,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,143.63 4,532,252
Bombers 21 1,404 860
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
7 5 1 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.71 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 125.39 877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,370.24 86,591
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
161 138 2 28

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 0.12 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.74 1,890
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 75.53 12,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,767.80 2,377,616
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
4 2 0 6

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 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 68.07 272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,629.52 14,518
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
118 82 2 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.31 863
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 62.05 7,321
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,120.52 1,666,221
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
27 17 2 13

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 0.19 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.52 122
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 91.81 2,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,684.87 261,491
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
3 2 1 11

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 0.33 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.67 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 90.27 270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,277.18 33,831
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
19 15 1 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 0.11 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.11 135
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 65.13 1,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,113.79 344,161
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
27 22 1 13

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 0.19 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.63 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 89.19 2,408
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,596.92 475,116
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
22 9 3 14

The main Soviet tactical bomber of World War II. The prototype first flew in December 1939. Over 11,000 Pe-2s of various modifications were built and saw extensive action throughout World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.27 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.86 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.05 4,555
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,350.47 205,710
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
209 140 6 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.05 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.64 969
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 612.86 128,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,117.63 3,577,584
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
23 15 1 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.17 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.78 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 114.67 2,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,813.33 363,706
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
102 67 2 19

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 0.13 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.54 565
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 93.54 9,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,312.06 2,071,830
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
38 17 3 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.34 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.26 162
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 319.76 12,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,316.93 620,043
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
89 53 1 23

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 0.08 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.88 701
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 95.03 8,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,376.03 2,792,466
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
80 46 4 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.59 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.20 496
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.01 24,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,258.41 1,940,672
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
96 59 5 27

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 1.36 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.82 751
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 837.77 80,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,314.57 3,678,198
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
44 18 3 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.64 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 481.20 21,172
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,942.39 921,464
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
64 34 2 20

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 0.19 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.98 383
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 297.99 19,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,459.70 1,885,420
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
27 15 2 13

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 0.33 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.78 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 340.02 9,180
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,154.68 922,176
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
228 97 3 24

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 0.32 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.75 1,539
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 387.50 88,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,266.88 7,584,847
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
16 7 5 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.56 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.12 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 550.66 8,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,115.61 385,849
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