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12_inch_Hawk
Gray Wolf Squadron
[GW__S] Gray Wolf Squadron

Position: Intelligence Officer

Days in clan: 2169

[GW__S] Gray Wolf Squadron

Position: Intelligence Officer

Days in clan: 2169

47,508
Battles Fought
74.25%
Victories/Battles
2,244
Average Experience per Battle
52,671
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 164/177

  • marcel
    1474

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    2378

    • 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
    4255

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    4790

    • 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
    345

    • 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
    165

    • 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
    288

    • Flames in the Sky

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

    Available once for each aircraft in the Hangar.

  • impactfromthesky

    • Successful Interception

    Awarded once for destroying an aircraft from an Attack Flight.

All achievements

Overall Results

Battles Fought 47,508
Victories 35,273 (74.25%)
Draws 152 (0%)
Defeats 12,083 (25%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,244
Maximum Experience per Battle 12,285

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,445.77
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,939.43

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
54,092
Fighters 15,498 (29%)
Multirole Fighters 14,548 (27%)
Heavy Fighters 11,617 (21%)
Attack Aircraft 6,461 (12%)
Bombers 5,968 (11%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
54,092
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 9,460 (17%)
Germany Aircraft 13,800 (26%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 19,291 (36%)
Japan Aircraft 2,179 (4%)
U.K. Aircraft 7,188 (13%)
China Aircraft 836 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 1,338 (2%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 143 33,115 14,112
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
62 33 26 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.47 525
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 750.28 46,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.97 742
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
56 31 26 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.27 463
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 609.79 34,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.99 55
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
27 14 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.48 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 539.12 14,556
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.26 6
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
9 7 16 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 8.33 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.86 6,919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.42 3
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
592 335 32 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.25 5,477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.66 494,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.85 13,527
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
35 20 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.80 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 526.06 18,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.77 27
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
15 9 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.53 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.01 10,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.53 8
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
78 45 30 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 8.55 667
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 687.41 53,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.19 92
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
21 11 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 366.79 7,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.96 965
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
7 6 16 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 11.14 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 986.01 6,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
37 20 34 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 6.92 256
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 692.95 25,639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.93 34
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
16 9 32 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.12 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 747.27 11,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.29 564
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
17 11 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.71 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 873.00 14,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.52 144
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
62 34 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.13 442
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 559.33 34,678
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.24 325
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
115 37 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 468.27 53,851
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.75 546
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
36 18 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 535.79 19,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.56 236
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
33 15 19 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 4.42 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 549.40 18,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
34 17 26 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 7.26 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 930.91 31,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.26 8
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
96 25 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 409.90 39,350
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.86 850
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
107 28 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 393
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 507.51 54,304
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.54 2,090
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
59 32 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.92 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,025.69 60,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.22 308
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
79 28 23 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 3.97 314
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.09 42,035
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.62 206
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
1 1 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 20.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,207.64 2,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.14 5
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
135 64 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.18 699
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 718.99 97,063
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.49 1,416
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
71 35 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.14 365
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 733.88 52,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.98 708
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
109 49 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.28 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 671.50 73,193
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.95 648
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
60 35 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.22 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,009.18 60,550
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.94 1,436
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
28 15 31 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.18 257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,254.35 35,121
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.34 149
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
45 25 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.87 399
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,203.21 54,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.52 2,453
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
851 445 29 2

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 6.31 5,370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 905.53 770,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.13 19,680
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
95 42 33 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 465
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 670.34 63,682
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.52 1,474
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
425 185 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.15 1,339
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 607.20 258,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.84 6,307
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
950 446 28 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.84 4,601
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.11 925,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.09 24,784
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
610 289 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 2,355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 828.35 505,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.65 5,274
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
474 205 28 2

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 5.25 2,487
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 956.43 453,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.65 22,587
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
457 126 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.51 1,602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.30 320,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.72 6,726
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
783 273 26 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 4.06 3,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 797.73 624,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.40 7,361
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
204 69 15 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 2.61 533
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 481.92 98,310
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.85 5,885
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
151 46 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.01 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 538.04 81,244
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.38 2,171
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
24 15 14 3

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 6.54 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,273.09 30,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.24 1,781
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
126 55 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.53 571
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 775.32 97,690
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.62 2,598
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
509 250 28 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.68 2,890
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,065.11 542,139
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.17 21,465
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
195 86 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.96 577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 561.05 109,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.51 5,754
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
153 53 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 465
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.42 87,733
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.67 409
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
82 42 22 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.44 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,092.55 89,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.70 4,731
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
203 54 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 644
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 643.29 130,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.33 1,284
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
132 60 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 580
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 799.53 105,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.19 7,020
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
362 166 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 1,549
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 774.12 280,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.91 5,397
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
408 174 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 1,573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 752.97 307,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.08 14,720
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
970 405 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 3,997
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 934.48 906,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.19 30,257
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
88 44 21 2

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 5.62 495
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,262.20 111,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.21 7,586
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
223 89 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 781
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 769.53 171,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.23 2,058
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
374 163 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.93 1,845
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.62 407,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.26 9,072
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
552 283 30 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.74 3,719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,509.62 833,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.76 16,978
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
73 32 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.58 407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,259.38 91,934
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.35 244
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
106 42 15 3

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 3.81 404
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 907.58 96,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.29 4,270
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
59 25 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 747.33 44,092
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.79 46
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
367 166 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 1,527
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,015.35 372,633
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.65 2,806
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
59 21 19 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 3.69 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 821.11 48,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.19 365
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
295 155 29 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.53 1,632
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,394.67 411,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.58 4,006
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
92 43 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.15 382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,012.88 93,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.09 8
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
138 67 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 486
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,051.36 145,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.92 1,921
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
845 363 26 3

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 4.58 3,872
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,197.43 1,011,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.41 17,247
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
731 307 32 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.27 3,121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 975.19 712,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.35 51,427
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
76 39 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.47 416
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,305.01 99,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.75 7,428
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
138 51 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.37 465
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 703.62 97,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.58 1,873
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
253 65 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.51 887
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 824.87 208,692
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.60 1,417
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
207 60 15 1

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 1.97 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 417.37 86,395
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.08 2,293
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
135 50 21 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 2.89 390
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.15 89,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.31 2,876
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
121 47 20 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 3.21 388
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 805.46 97,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.01 3,993
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
210 92 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.94 1,037
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,085.29 227,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.26 3,413
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
55 31 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.87 378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,045.27 112,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.69 2,292
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
211 107 19 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 1,174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,532.77 323,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.62 10,259
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
161 69 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 745
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,407.50 226,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.79 15,099
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
61 30 31 1

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.18 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,774.37 108,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.71 5,960
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
244 89 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 778
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 878.97 214,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.67 3,578
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
221 90 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.96 875
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,007.79 222,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.37 6,490
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
61 27 15 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 4.23 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,207.97 73,686
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.53 32
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
46 19 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.04 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,287.89 59,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.60 5,271
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
910 398 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.75 4,318
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,296.06 1,179,418
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.85 26,250
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
1,338 447 19 2

An early model of one of the most famous U.S. Army Air Force fighters of World War II. Used mainly in North Africa, Burma, and Great Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.63 3,516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 816.27 1,092,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.02 9,387
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
100 35 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.84 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,006.58 100,657
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.13 6,012
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
178 77 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.34 951
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,401.57 249,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.81 26,666
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
99 39 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 445
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,289.04 127,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.70 762
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
433 201 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.01 2,169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,427.06 617,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.07 4,360
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
307 126 28 2

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 4.79 1,471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,342.06 412,012
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.17 20,007
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
426 191 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 2,084
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,377.20 586,686
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.09 1,741
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
337 118 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 960
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 877.29 295,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.05 4,397
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
123 28 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 399
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,097.76 135,023
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.36 6,193
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
2 1 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,361.32 6,722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
4 2 9 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 4.50 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,756.64 7,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.85 283
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
43 23 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.07 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,273.18 97,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.15 4,005
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
107 60 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.13 656
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,828.59 195,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.29 6,558
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
164 85 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 855
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,805.37 296,080
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.89 10,314
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
58 24 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,989.63 115,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.50 666
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
56 29 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.39 358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,938.82 108,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.97 950
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
90 34 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,545.66 139,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.25 8,032
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
102 35 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 466
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,324.03 135,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.00 204
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
192 51 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 910.39 174,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.64 10,106
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
127 28 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.65 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 860.84 109,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.90 5,701
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
1 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 908.71 908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
22 10 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.82 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,730.02 38,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.29 644
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
110 47 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 605
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,945.00 213,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.59 614
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
1 1 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,491.56 1,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
283 111 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 1,104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,079.49 305,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.75 1,061
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
467 234 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.88 2,277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,702.99 795,297
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.51 11,446
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
51 19 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.47 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,592.83 81,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
55 23 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.65 311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,021.77 111,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.60 2,177
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
67 27 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 339
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,241.57 150,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.18 480
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
307 123 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 1,148
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,802.47 553,358
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.10 1,564
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
216 92 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.25 1,134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,868.81 403,662
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.66 20,231
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
70 31 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.80 406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,861.32 130,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.80 1,875
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
176 65 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 499
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,147.83 202,018
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.15 4,954
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
444 187 27 2

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 4.08 1,810
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,368.47 607,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.94 20,395
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
70 26 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.36 305
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,875.90 131,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.80 7,265
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
77 28 21 1

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 5.10 393
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,926.34 148,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.37 721
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
2 1 8 0

An American prototype of a high-speed interceptor. The project was launched in 1940, but due to delays in development and testing, the aircraft only made its maiden flight in 1944. The project was canceled after a fire destroyed the sole prototype.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,496.81 4,993
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
606 267 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.44 3,299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,384.03 1,444,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.17 18,887
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
1,205 525 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 6,250
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,116.51 2,550,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.48 28,298
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
839 364 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.27 4,418
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,068.21 1,735,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.63 36,602
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
258 102 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 1,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,515.56 391,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.77 17,225
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
405 158 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 1,928
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,054.68 832,145
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.33 29,697
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
514 251 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.73 2,944
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,843.56 1,461,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.94 16,418
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
74 29 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,893.10 140,089
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.91 437
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
63 34 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.29 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,093.85 194,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.05 318
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
115 54 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.69 654
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,748.27 316,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.07 1,273
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
654 332 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.16 4,029
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,695.13 1,762,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.11 4,649
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
153 42 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 492
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,607.05 245,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.44 67
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
281 131 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.65 1,870
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,049.68 856,961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.90 6,997
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
82 39 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.46 612
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,743.38 306,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.82 5,232
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
56 29 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.30 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,139.49 175,811
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.16 736
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
82 33 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 348
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,248.85 184,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.89 4,008
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
71 36 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.76 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,384.26 240,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.31 3,075
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
336 113 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.26 1,097
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,605.55 539,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.60 8,265
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
365 134 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 1,566
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,399.10 875,672
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.44 7,458
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
489 212 24 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 2,488
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,011.12 1,472,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.08 42,094
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
538 244 29 3

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 7.59 4,083
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,612.25 2,481,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.15 44,196
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
850 347 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.17 4,391
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,704.35 2,298,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.32 20,674
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
107 37 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,859.62 305,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.29 2,278
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
85 40 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.28 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,142.37 267,101
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.22 1,378
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
508 149 23 0

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 4.48 2,275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,127.25 1,080,643
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.91 1,985
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
119 52 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.29 749
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,161.42 376,209
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.65 6,026
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
237 139 30 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 9.11 2,160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,962.65 1,176,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.82 1,852
Multirole Fighters 74 33,096 12,701
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
13 7 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.08 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 649.51 8,443
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.98 1,715
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
27 15 21 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 6.19 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 481.84 13,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 269.28 7,270
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
13 6 32 2

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 8.38 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 482.51 6,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 378.37 4,918
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
223 120 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.90 1,538
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.67 89,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 140.19 31,262
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
17 10 19 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 6.94 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 544.44 9,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 305.23 5,188
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
190 85 17 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.36 829
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 170
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 362.96 68,962
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 885.72 168,286
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
29 15 18 3

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 6.07 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 544.89 15,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 774.84 22,470
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
396 199 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 1,653
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 439
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 331.87 131,420
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,491.14 590,492
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
88 45 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.36 736
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 865.97 76,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.68 1,291
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
40 17 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 186
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 434.38 17,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 596.38 23,855
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
40 20 30 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.42 297
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 632.31 25,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 260.08 10,403
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
40 20 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.33 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 597.49 23,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 531.92 21,276
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
103 54 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.40 556
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 712.13 73,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,408.84 145,110
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
64 32 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 576.30 36,882
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,011.99 64,767
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
72 30 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.43 391
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 656.27 47,251
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,351.97 97,341
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
53 23 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 547.27 29,005
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 811.14 42,990
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
41 25 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.51 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.98 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 915.06 37,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,131.95 46,410
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
576 239 28 8

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 4.95 2,851
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 192
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 660.49 380,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 563.26 324,439
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
177 65 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 486
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 519.42 91,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 966.11 171,000
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
233 87 16 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.55 594
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.92 215
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 536.39 124,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,495.70 348,497
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
377 158 20 10

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 2.79 1,050
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.45 546
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 533.98 201,309
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,413.97 910,066
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
88 37 25 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 758.71 66,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,488.41 130,980
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
665 309 22 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.83 2,544
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 771
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 734.39 488,370
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,148.74 1,428,914
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
474 234 21 15

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 5.12 2,428
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.01 952
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 907.54 430,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,954.95 1,400,644
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
565 165 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.37 1,337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 97
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 414.41 234,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 293.69 165,936
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
1,215 559 26 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 5,412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 564
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 855.34 1,039,235
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 829.29 1,007,586
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
573 193 24 5

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 3.74 2,141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 968.85 555,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.93 109,973
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
220 62 18 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 2.84 624
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.82 153,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 340.37 74,882
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
297 134 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 1,298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,060.58 314,993
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 430.05 127,724
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
1,949 596 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.36 4,606
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 885
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 580.20 1,130,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,150.37 2,242,078
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
220 70 13 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 1.63 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.23 270
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 515.95 113,508
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,783.83 612,442
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
262 113 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 1,237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,176.29 308,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.75 24,037
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
372 139 26 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 1,367
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 889.52 330,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 397.31 147,800
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
268 100 23 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.38 1,174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.99 261,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 609.48 163,341
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
3 1 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,783.98 5,351
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.83 434
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
216 83 18 6

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 2.66 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 727.45 157,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,074.43 232,076
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
199 103 25 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.80 1,155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,799.21 358,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,144.44 625,743
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
343 144 29 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,420
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,297.50 445,041
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 891.82 305,892
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
54 25 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.44 294
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,467.83 79,262
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.73 3,171
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
245 77 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 621
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.67 195,675
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,508.82 369,660
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
1,391 444 28 7

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 2.58 3,594
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 570
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 809.92 1,126,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,423.59 1,980,211
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
605 204 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 1,236
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 489
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.56 423,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,852.83 1,725,962
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
76 35 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 353
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,395.71 106,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,635.56 200,302
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
59 27 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,742.47 102,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,233.28 72,763
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
497 227 25 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 2,468
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.13 561
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,712.64 851,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,734.67 1,856,131
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
163 60 18 8

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 3.98 649
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 84
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,349.23 219,924
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,136.27 348,212
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
177 79 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.66 825
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.94 167
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,768.81 313,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,264.92 577,890
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
224 84 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 891
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 177
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,544.92 346,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,777.61 622,183
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
497 114 21 9

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 2.31 1,148
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 345
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,000.65 497,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,224.97 1,105,809
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
986 201 15 12

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 1.85 1,820
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.10 1,089
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 740.37 730,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,749.23 4,682,743
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
270 116 16 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 4.12 1,112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,401.69 378,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,137.74 307,191
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
98 36 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,757.55 172,240
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,750.38 465,537
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
336 136 17 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.78 1,271
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.69 569
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,493.77 501,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,128.83 2,731,288
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
722 255 17 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.16 1,563
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.49 1,075
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,167.74 843,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,693.66 5,554,821
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
86 35 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,052.56 176,520
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,735.32 235,237
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
1 1 27 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 28.00 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 9,485.15 9,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
92 35 19 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 4.45 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.75 167,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,739.58 252,041
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
324 126 28 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.89 1,909
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,541.00 823,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 216.00 69,984
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
978 415 22 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 3,972
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.41 1,377
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,027.45 1,982,846
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,251.26 5,135,731
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
665 230 16 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 1,484
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.22 808
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 973.36 647,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,490.55 4,981,215
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
2,643 1,041 29 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 13,006
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,944.42 5,139,103
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 109.60 289,684
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
416 195 25 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.71 2,377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 160
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,231.30 928,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,279.79 532,392
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
96 41 20 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 4.85 466
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,464.67 236,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,538.09 531,656
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
844 189 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.54 2,143
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 460
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,282.63 1,082,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,258.68 2,750,322
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
133 59 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.31 706
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,675.50 355,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.47 4,052
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
202 75 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.01 1,013
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,534.08 511,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,368.11 680,358
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
1,105 277 20 17

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 1.86 2,055
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.84 2,035
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,006.28 1,111,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,988.83 11,037,654
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
4,019 1,792 36 4

Prototype built on the basis of the F-94B fighter and used as a test platform for various armament configurations. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 22,121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 243
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,340.66 13,426,128
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 207.24 832,914
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
402 197 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.79 2,327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,740.32 1,503,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 832.01 334,467
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
1,169 469 17 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.73 3,186
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.80 3,279
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,512.86 1,768,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,209.12 18,948,461
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
673 212 19 13

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 3.01 2,028
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.63 1,094
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,915.34 1,289,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,515.11 5,057,669
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
415 196 25 12

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 6.26 2,598
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.77 734
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,844.23 1,595,356
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,443.28 3,088,963
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
1,512 614 23 15

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 4.49 6,796
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.68 4,053
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,938.25 4,442,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,709.21 16,192,324
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
180 68 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.15 927
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,337.31 600,715
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,028.24 545,082
Heavy Fighters 47 24,651 10,115
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
104 32 27 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.38 559
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 570.93 59,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,551.15 161,319
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
446 225 28 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 2,676
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.67 743
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,013.80 452,156
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,706.20 1,206,963
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
308 150 24 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 1,531
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 351
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 874.30 269,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,975.27 608,384
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
235 142 34 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.24 1,936
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 172
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,359.31 319,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,504.98 353,671
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
1,287 617 25 3

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 5.02 6,459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,260.53 1,622,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.94 78,423
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
539 203 27 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 2,230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 344
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 976.88 526,538
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,605.54 865,387
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
233 87 23 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 956
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.28 299
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 967.24 225,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,667.56 621,541
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
2,435 970 28 17

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 4.03 9,812
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.81 4,407
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.03 2,905,023
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,235.15 10,312,601
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
497 223 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.72 2,842
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,721.86 855,765
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.09 50,240
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
126 60 26 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.45 939
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,193.06 276,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.41 8,619
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
234 122 28 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.96 1,394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 225
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,898.35 444,214
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,832.71 896,853
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
199 99 20 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 5.37 1,068
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,678.06 333,934
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,186.84 435,180
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
48 18 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,639.79 78,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 529.44 25,413
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
759 226 27 8

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 2.90 2,202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 928.65 704,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 491.22 372,837
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
34 16 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,557.01 52,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 788.15 26,797
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
309 108 16 7

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 2.82 872
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 296
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,071.30 331,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,007.51 929,320
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
322 132 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 1,248
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,540.48 496,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 207.26 66,736
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
14 7 12 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,058.76 28,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,193.85 72,713
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
103 37 19 1

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 5.62 579
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,550.11 262,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.93 10,190
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
2,195 751 23 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 5,943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 1,777
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,085.84 2,383,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,887.31 6,337,645
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
45 24 28 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.87 354
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,875.81 129,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,979.24 134,065
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
43 19 11 3

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 3.63 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,271.68 54,682
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,630.46 113,109
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
1,321 646 35 11

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 5.44 7,192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 538
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,209.81 2,919,152
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,124.73 1,485,766
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
376 169 19 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 4.82 1,814
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 308
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,359.30 887,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,988.76 1,123,773
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
734 293 24 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 3,041
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 428
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,962.16 1,440,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,512.91 1,844,478
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
1,022 402 23 4

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 4.54 4,635
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 229
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,239.71 2,288,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 850.54 869,251
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
255 142 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 1,738
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,646.97 929,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.86 30,309
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
164 42 24 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.35 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 985.27 161,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,015.98 494,620
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
394 76 13 7

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 1.82 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 256
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 803.94 316,753
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,628.98 1,429,817
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
363 128 33 8

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 4.63 1,679
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 233
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,453.74 890,708
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,405.24 873,103
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
2 1 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,168.56 8,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,071.80 6,143
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
321 155 25 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.46 2,074
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,018.70 969,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.40 70,105
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
370 130 21 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 1,241
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 250
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,742.15 644,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,826.92 1,045,960
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
1,529 686 28 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.18 7,924
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,198.35 4,890,280
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.64 219,618
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
277 136 24 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 1,411
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.94 536
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,928.55 811,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,966.65 2,760,763
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
491 229 20 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 2,454
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.19 1,075
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,826.10 1,387,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,179.06 5,488,917
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
504 245 24 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 6.38 3,216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,717.86 1,873,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.33 64,676
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
1,445 747 23 15

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 4.84 6,995
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67 5,306
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,820.04 4,074,950
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,069.29 18,885,130
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
412 53 24 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 1.95 802
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 303
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,213.01 499,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,761.42 1,961,703
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
44 18 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.91 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,362.17 147,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.90 2,547
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
1,502 549 23 3

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 3.85 5,776
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,479.69 3,724,500
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 241.50 362,729
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
499 155 21 7

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 3.56 1,774
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 259
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,788.32 1,391,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,559.49 1,277,187
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
82 27 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 329
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,082.78 252,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,894.43 155,343
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
376 125 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.66 1,376
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,650.74 996,676
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,505.86 566,202
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
342 147 24 8

Blueprint of a further development of the Me 262 aircraft aimed at reaching a higher top speed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 1,900
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 248
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,678.80 1,600,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,531.23 1,207,682
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
949 366 26 9

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 5.05 4,788
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.93 879
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,149.13 3,937,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,156.49 3,944,506
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
362 180 28 2

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 7.45 2,697
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,068.02 2,196,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 148.47 53,745
Attack Aircraft 31 13,408 5,565
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
36 17 9 9

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 3.39 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.06 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 352.78 12,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,888.70 103,993
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
218 113 22 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 889
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.62 571
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 358.10 78,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,986.11 650,972
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
30 15 12 9

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 2.37 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 203.08 6,092
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,169.83 95,094
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
118 53 25 19

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 3.96 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.68 316
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.24 43,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,894.28 341,524
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
65 31 12 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.40 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.91 254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.26 24,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,784.28 375,977
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
452 204 11 18

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 1.30 586
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.70 1,672
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 228.93 103,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,261.64 2,378,262
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
330 161 16 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 1,007
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.93 967
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 481.07 158,752
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,951.10 1,303,862
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
42 25 13 12

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 2.31 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.86 162
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.57 16,907
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,601.39 235,258
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
139 43 19 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 302
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.92 267
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.91 46,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,025.31 420,517
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
936 424 8 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.04 969
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.24 3,965
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.57 244,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,836.91 7,335,348
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
178 86 11 19

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 1.69 300
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.83 681
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 391.18 69,630
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,451.81 1,326,421
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
289 96 9 20

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 0.88 253
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.10 608
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 219.82 63,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,010.27 1,158,966
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
382 132 6 14

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 0.56 215
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.90 1,108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 143.66 54,877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,892.14 1,868,798
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
729 333 11 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.06 770
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.18 3,044
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.24 242,200
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,279.07 7,493,444
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
769 231 7 22

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 0.51 395
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.31 1,774
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 212.32 163,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,402.86 4,154,797
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
87 40 6 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.97 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.23 368
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 343.46 29,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,701.90 844,065
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
41 12 6 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.93 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 258.20 10,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,415.65 140,041
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
221 51 7 17

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 0.43 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.10 464
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 150.16 33,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,757.76 1,051,465
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
207 78 5 19

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 0.61 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.43 710
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 210.08 43,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,505.31 2,381,600
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
159 40 5 23

Anti-tank modification of the Ju 88 bomber. Several dozen aircraft equipped with different armament variants were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.43 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.64 420
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 187.33 29,786
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,697.39 1,223,885
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
301 87 4 18

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 0.36 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.30 993
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 182.94 55,063
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,095.60 3,941,776
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
333 67 8 27

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.61 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.02 673
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 278.86 92,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,546.39 2,512,948
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
152 33 8 15

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 0.79 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.38 361
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 403.48 61,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,980.48 1,517,033
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
498 246 8 27

Attack aircraft designed for a wide range of missions. The single completed prototype was tested in 1947–1948.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.56 777
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.82 2,898
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 872.11 434,309
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,441.65 13,167,940
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
689 308 7 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.79 543
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.95 4,099
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 503.27 346,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,732.93 18,418,985
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
852 252 13 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.56 1,325
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.76 2,348
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 799.05 680,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,963.15 11,044,601
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
115 48 9 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 1.05 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.72 428
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 658.24 75,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,377.45 2,228,406
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
98 49 7 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 1.43 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.92 580
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,209.17 118,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,076.68 2,555,515
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
679 261 10 31

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 1.13 770
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.94 4,030
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 957.61 650,217
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,133.17 19,102,423
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
1,515 675 14 34

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 1.48 2,242
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.64 10,065
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,481.59 2,244,613
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,999.28 49,993,911
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
2,748 1,354 9 45

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.09 2,983
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.32 22,871
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,044.49 2,870,245
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,925.48 106,967,211
Bombers 26 10,578 5,015
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
6 5 4 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.17 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 233.28 1,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,375.05 44,250
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
172 138 3 42

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.19 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.84 1,693
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 70.25 12,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,528.81 2,498,955
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
156 103 2 42

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 0.14 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.29 1,449
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 59.01 9,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,851.35 2,316,810
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
132 101 3 33

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 0.20 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.44 1,378
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 93.63 12,359
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,170.23 2,002,470
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
539 201 3 32

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 0.10 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.58 2,471
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.10 25,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,078.31 6,510,210
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
676 420 3 34

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.16 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.91 4,672
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 88.32 59,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,209.92 10,281,908
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
696 285 5 29

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 0.09 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.54 2,467
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 36.01 25,066
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,450.39 5,185,474
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
292 134 3 21

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 0.20 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 1,316
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 128.22 37,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,651.10 3,986,122
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
352 191 2 20

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 0.13 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.56 1,605
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 72.67 25,580
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,671.29 5,164,294
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
203 79 6 19

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 0.54 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 835
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 190.79 38,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,680.40 2,371,120
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
19 7 2 16

A modification of the Pe-2 bomber equipped with new engines. The prototype was built in the fall of 1942. Due to the shortage of engines that were in great demand for developing the Lavochkin fighters, only 32 aircraft were built, but saw limited combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.47 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 281.26 5,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,453.66 217,619
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
921 426 11 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.29 1,185
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.98 2,741
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 588.51 542,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,579.72 11,585,925
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
769 352 9 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.09 838
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.23 3,254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 469.63 361,147
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,111.94 12,390,081
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
898 448 3 23

The Do 217 M was a variant of the mass-produced Do 217 K with the DB 603 engine instead of the BMW 801 that was in great demand for fighters. Both bomber variants were used mainly on the Western Front.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.97 5,358
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 83.08 74,606
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,597.77 17,598,798
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
8 3 2 7

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 0.50 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.75 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 298.74 2,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,186.67 137,493
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
257 93 3 13

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 0.14 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.91 748
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 113.78 29,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,590.59 4,263,782
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
2,408 1,102 7 37

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 0.85 2,054
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.43 15,484
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 482.97 1,162,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,253.23 68,033,774
VII g4m2
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
4 0 4 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 429.43 1,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,956.05 31,824
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
76 56 11 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 2.29 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.29 706
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,261.31 95,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58,559.69 4,450,536
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
186 39 9 18

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 0.99 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.01 559
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 513.35 95,482
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,524.79 3,073,611
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
266 178 3 27

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 0.53 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.88 2,363
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 533.49 141,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52,333.76 13,920,780
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
206 102 5 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.30 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.43 912
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 262.96 54,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,919.94 6,163,507
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
45 10 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 0.40 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.58 161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.24 16,750
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,704.03 1,021,681
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
543 143 4 35

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.27 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.91 3,208
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 317.46 172,378
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,976.16 18,992,054
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
457 304 4 34

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 0.32 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.26 4,689
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 549.89 251,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63,266.65 28,912,859
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
291 95 7 23

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 0.86 250
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.44 1,292
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 709.82 206,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,919.17 7,833,478
The player 12_inch_Hawk does not have Tier aircraft that have flown more than sorties. Player 12_inch_Hawk has no aircraft of tier yet. The player 12_inch_Hawk does not have aircraft that have flown more than sorties.

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