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maverick85_2
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Position: Personnel Officer

Days in clan: 2773

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Position: Personnel Officer

Days in clan: 2773

16,095
Battles Fought
65.89%
Victories/Battles
1,699
Average Experience per Battle
21,329
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 134/194

  • marcel
    304

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    595

    • 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
    746

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    253

    • 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
    224

    • 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
    6

    • 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
    134

    • 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 16,095
Victories 10,605 (65.89%)
Draws 51 (0%)
Defeats 5,439 (34%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,699
Maximum Experience per Battle 7,764

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,222.72
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,733.49

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
16,105
Fighters 6,143 (38%)
Multirole Fighters 3,444 (21%)
Heavy Fighters 2,670 (17%)
Attack Aircraft 2,043 (13%)
Bombers 1,805 (11%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
16,105
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 2,734 (17%)
Germany Aircraft 3,851 (24%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 3,077 (19%)
Japan Aircraft 2,470 (15%)
U.K. Aircraft 3,916 (24%)
China Aircraft 34 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 23 (0%)

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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 78 12,959 6,135
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
9 5 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 378.53 3,406
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.39 777
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
13 7 21 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 6.23 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 467.32 6,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.06 1,612
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
69 40 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.74 603
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.07 43,888
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.37 508
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
7 6 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 13.86 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 942.43 6,596
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
4 3 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.15 1,488
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
10 5 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 556.23 5,562
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.83 208
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
1 1 17 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 17.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 770.01 770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.75 5
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
45 25 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 7.33 330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.07 28,623
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.88 174
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
23 14 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 7.96 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 830.97 19,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.54 1,668
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
206 109 26 2

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 6.92 1,426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 907.20 186,882
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.00 7,415
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
13 11 21 2

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 12.46 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,578.70 20,523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 232.58 3,023
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
79 43 26 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 7.43 587
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 835.80 66,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.87 7,178
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
76 45 25 3

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 7.05 536
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 868.94 66,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 152.85 11,616
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
183 101 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.77 1,238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 909.85 166,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.37 19,831
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
95 54 22 5

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 6.76 642
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 916.50 87,067
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.95 5,125
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
94 59 24 3

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 8.55 804
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.81 106,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 108.35 10,184
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
65 39 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.03 522
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,123.24 73,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.73 3,492
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
51 36 26 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 10.53 537
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,195.72 60,981
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.93 4,025
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
9 5 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.22 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 781.37 7,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.56 229
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
158 81 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.34 1,001
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,134.19 179,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.23 9,200
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
113 52 19 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 5.35 605
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 946.12 106,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.43 6,037
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
219 113 25 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 6.44 1,410
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,135.82 248,745
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 169.21 37,057
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
207 96 26 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.72 1,185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,084.19 224,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.94 19,031
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
11 5 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.27 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,327.48 14,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
70 33 18 1

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 4.93 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 807.13 56,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 104.61 7,322
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
290 132 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 1,334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.98 231,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.99 37,987
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
346 161 24 3

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 5.31 1,838
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 931.73 322,377
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.94 50,149
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
215 94 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 1,032
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 865.07 185,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 171.64 36,903
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
94 39 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 375
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 766.58 72,058
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.55 8,512
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
136 80 22 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 7.35 999
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,321.22 179,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.70 12,471
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
102 50 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.79 92,492
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.87 9,779
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
256 124 26 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 5.64 1,443
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 992.90 254,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.77 24,005
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
44 20 16 1

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 4.66 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 788.67 34,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.26 1,859
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
100 55 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.27 727
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,650.30 165,029
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.92 15,992
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
50 24 18 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 5.24 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,088.90 54,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.02 3,600
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
126 61 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.09 767
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,310.72 165,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.34 20,958
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
401 172 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.23 2,098
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,268.75 508,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.28 48,233
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
4 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 321.35 1,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
54 21 15 1

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 4.30 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,045.95 56,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.56 1,434
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
34 18 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.97 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,216.64 41,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.31 4,090
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
51 24 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.27 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 962.25 49,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 160.04 8,162
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
234 111 17 3

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 3.76 879
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 894.98 209,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 433.26 101,382
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
515 223 19 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 4.24 2,183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 962.85 495,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.79 79,202
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
303 130 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 1,459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,066.39 323,117
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.40 48,297
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
117 58 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.83 682
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,405.24 164,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 148.75 17,403
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
619 285 18 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 3,027
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,376.13 851,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.72 112,484
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
2 1 12 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,467.77 2,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.00 53
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
228 107 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.54 1,264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,549.46 353,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.15 42,213
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
143 59 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 625
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,309.15 187,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 242.48 34,675
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
53 27 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.64 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,527.55 80,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.97 3,814
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
689 349 25 4

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 5.70 3,930
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,629.80 1,122,930
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 275.01 189,484
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
35 15 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.37 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,691.13 59,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 308.52 10,798
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
179 82 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 890
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,581.54 283,095
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.20 25,811
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
957 388 23 2

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 3.94 3,770
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,127.14 1,078,674
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 186.74 178,705
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
42 16 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,043.59 43,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 207.50 8,714
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
237 102 17 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 4.91 1,163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,303.46 308,920
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 237.03 56,176
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
126 59 18 3

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 4.79 603
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,395.32 175,809
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 156.59 19,730
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
901 428 24 4

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 5.61 5,056
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.62 1,637,674
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 440.71 397,080
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
45 21 19 1

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 5.49 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,051.73 92,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 330.14 14,856
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
73 32 15 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 4.36 318
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,484.79 108,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 258.58 18,876
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
36 18 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,630.22 58,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 217.20 7,819
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
133 60 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 629
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,471.21 195,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 372.40 49,529
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
73 36 17 2

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 6.03 440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,846.27 134,777
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 505.72 36,917
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
123 55 19 3

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 5.26 647
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,677.26 206,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 506.98 62,358
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
121 61 16 3

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 5.39 652
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,983.12 239,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 460.59 55,731
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
66 32 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.30 350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,681.06 110,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 266.86 17,612
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
508 217 21 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 4.84 2,460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,842.93 936,209
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 562.97 285,988
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
126 62 18 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 5.87 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,230.28 281,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 470.84 59,325
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
15 8 11 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 5.07 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,888.08 28,321
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,191.08 17,866
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
833 388 24 4

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 5.15 4,287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,007.94 1,672,616
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 589.06 490,690
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
279 127 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.39 1,503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,429.27 677,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 327.73 91,435
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
175 90 20 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 5.78 1,011
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,913.61 334,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 491.03 85,931
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
22 12 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.05 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,341.69 73,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 615.71 13,545
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
20 13 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.55 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,263.27 65,265
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 551.12 11,022
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
325 162 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 1,616
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,235.38 726,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 628.62 204,301
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
284 142 23 2

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 6.20 1,761
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,928.74 831,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 463.08 131,513
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
137 69 21 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 6.47 887
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,595.21 492,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 471.53 64,600
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
52 26 15 1

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 5.38 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,545.48 132,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 628.60 32,687
Multirole Fighters 34 7,810 3,443
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
12 6 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 59
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 318.61 3,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 231.28 2,775
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
32 17 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.62 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.73 7,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 369.12 11,811
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
23 10 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.35 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 131.74 3,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.86 2,802
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
9 5 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.89 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 183.18 1,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 599.73 5,397
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
7 4 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.88 2,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 587.56 4,112
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
15 8 23 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 7.27 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 584.77 8,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 641.65 9,624
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
4 2 12 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 6.00 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.59 1,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 982.75 3,931
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
9 6 14 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 4.67 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 420.38 3,783
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,649.96 14,849
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
12 7 18 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 7.50 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 562.06 6,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 651.87 7,822
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
85 40 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.26 277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 464.58 39,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,654.74 140,653
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
59 41 28 4

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 8.54 504
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,180.00 69,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,545.73 91,198
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
60 34 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 254
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 526.27 31,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,658.02 99,481
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
140 71 26 4

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 5.26 737
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 726.50 101,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 830.63 116,288
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
291 126 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 979
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 649.82 189,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 955.11 277,937
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
159 70 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.37 536
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 657.30 104,510
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,465.11 232,952
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
141 63 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 935.77 131,944
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,772.96 249,987
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
67 25 10 4

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 2.82 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 487.44 32,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,007.30 134,488
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
135 58 17 6

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 3.67 495
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 672.42 90,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,623.85 219,220
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
33 16 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,018.05 33,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 225.98 7,457
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
139 55 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 3.06 425
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 751.08 104,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,192.28 165,727
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
62 29 10 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 223
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 909.50 56,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,262.41 78,269
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
730 322 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 2,557
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 239
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 848.48 619,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,567.91 1,144,576
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
173 77 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.53 783
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,145.76 198,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,824.65 488,664
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
155 68 20 3

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 4.94 766
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,175.23 182,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 689.08 106,807
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
30 14 19 4

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 5.53 166
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,275.87 38,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,079.78 62,393
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
245 105 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 809
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.63 218,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,054.41 503,330
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
717 326 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 2,965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 218
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,265.30 907,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,182.97 1,565,192
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
853 377 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.25 3,623
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,355.62 1,156,340
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,362.22 2,014,975
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
119 59 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.74 564
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 130
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.08 180,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,298.82 630,559
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
913 382 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.32 3,948
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 197
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,482.45 1,353,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,628.53 2,399,850
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
361 152 17 5

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 4.26 1,538
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,539.43 555,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,129.26 768,663
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
885 390 20 8

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 4.39 3,889
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 432
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,831.02 1,620,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,077.72 2,723,780
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
610 252 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 2,040
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 558
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,387.44 846,339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,519.96 3,977,173
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
525 226 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 2,214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 256
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,126.03 1,116,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,863.11 1,503,133
Heavy Fighters 16 5,453 2,670
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
130 79 20 6

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 6.66 866
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 608.34 79,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,717.16 223,231
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
394 232 28 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.22 2,449
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 451
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,020.26 401,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,313.02 911,329
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
321 178 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.94 1,908
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 196
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,478.53 474,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,733.30 556,388
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
270 128 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 1,278
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,088.20 293,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,818.38 490,962
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
1,105 532 23 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.18 5,728
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 880
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,546.32 1,708,678
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,286.66 3,631,760
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
187 96 20 5

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 5.45 1,020
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,727.27 322,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,448.79 457,924
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
366 183 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 1,682
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 184
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,603.82 586,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,289.86 838,088
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
120 60 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 4.22 506
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,324.84 158,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,944.02 233,282
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
914 415 19 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 4.28 3,912
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 775
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,771.24 1,618,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,638.36 4,239,459
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
49 21 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.61 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,050.44 100,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,963.07 96,190
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
139 75 20 9

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 6.04 839
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,420.65 336,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,769.10 384,904
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
111 54 17 3

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 4.21 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,026.11 224,898
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,650.87 405,246
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
445 203 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.40 1,957
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,255.14 1,003,535
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,243.98 2,778,571
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
34 12 22 2

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 5.26 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,580.87 87,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,055.60 69,890
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
693 329 23 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.84 3,355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 669
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,851.26 1,975,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,877.38 4,766,024
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
175 73 18 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 4.06 711
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,990.38 523,315
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,765.84 309,022
Attack Aircraft 21 4,343 2,042
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
87 50 17 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 4.56 397
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.32 202
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 375.62 32,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,993.18 260,406
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
5 4 15 11

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 5.00 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.20 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.34 1,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,326.49 31,632
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
36 20 12 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.39 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.11 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 265.21 9,547
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,787.59 136,353
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
5 4 14 8

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 5.20 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.80 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 340.55 1,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,915.65 29,578
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
145 79 10 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 1.70 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.70 537
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 259.14 37,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,024.98 873,622
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
90 52 13 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.26 293
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 491.16 44,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,416.32 487,468
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
97 55 10 13

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 2.12 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.97 385
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 351.15 34,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,915.41 573,795
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
97 40 7 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.08 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.94 285
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 257.85 25,011
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,201.53 601,548
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
597 256 9 23

Armored attack aircraft based on the famous Fw 189 reconnaissance aircraft. Several prototypes underwent trials in 1939–1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.28 765
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.40 1,430
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 346.29 206,737
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,935.44 3,543,458
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
212 100 8 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.01 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.47 735
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 249.36 52,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,717.61 1,636,132
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
7 4 5 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.00 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 304.91 2,134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,079.11 70,553
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
614 298 9 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 770
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.20 1,966
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 449.88 276,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,305.98 5,713,870
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
203 89 3 15

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 0.33 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.66 743
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 126.25 25,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,670.23 2,166,056
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
226 107 5 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.54 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 929
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.31 66,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,817.98 3,348,863
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
273 110 4 15

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 0.38 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.85 779
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.92 64,406
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,199.13 2,784,362
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
200 97 4 15

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 0.55 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 821
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 277.49 55,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,357.98 3,671,595
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
308 141 6 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.09 335
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.34 1,029
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 603.10 185,753
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,920.65 5,211,560
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
271 136 5 18

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 0.81 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.57 1,509
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 500.32 135,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,057.50 7,061,583
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
528 240 7 19

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 1.00 530
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.75 1,979
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.98 350,582
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,912.58 11,569,843
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
171 78 4 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.74 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.01 686
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 600.41 102,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,564.37 4,371,507
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
171 82 6 16

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 1.10 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 809
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 881.86 150,797
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,453.05 4,523,470
Bombers 17 3,172 1,805
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
30 18 1 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.30 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.43 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 113.98 3,419
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,247.87 217,436
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
102 57 3 24

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 0.35 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.70 683
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 92.18 9,402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,760.16 893,535
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
159 73 3 20

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 0.15 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.46 709
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 52.96 8,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,671.07 1,378,700
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
351 205 2 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.97 1,744
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 52.02 18,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,701.74 3,405,309
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
13 9 1 10

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 0.23 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.23 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.36 1,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,482.65 136,274
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
89 49 1 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.13 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 366
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 124.78 11,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,402.28 1,014,802
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
315 227 2 23

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 0.10 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.16 2,256
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 50.18 15,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,777.36 5,914,868
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
142 64 5 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.25 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.51 498
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 132.85 18,864
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,141.46 1,440,087
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
162 66 3 19

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 0.35 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.98 645
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 183.84 29,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,884.12 2,087,227
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
109 57 7 12

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 1.12 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.24 353
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 511.40 55,742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,637.31 1,268,467
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
436 288 2 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.83 2,540
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 81.39 35,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,917.78 8,684,154
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
32 12 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 0.38 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.12 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 206.38 6,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,452.67 430,485
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
270 172 1 19

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 0.06 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.76 1,555
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 70.52 19,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,350.89 6,844,740
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
34 19 3 8

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 0.44 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.94 134
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 367.18 12,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,681.44 873,168
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
620 335 3 19

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 0.26 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.14 3,184
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 242.93 150,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,095.79 15,559,387
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
204 104 2 14

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 0.22 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.30 878
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 255.33 52,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,156.97 4,724,021
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
104 50 3 19

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 0.35 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.35 452
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 410.67 42,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,819.55 2,477,233
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