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_Batushka_

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_Batushka_
45,912
Battles Fought
78.92%
Victories/Battles
2,276
Average Experience per Battle
43,634
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 169/185

  • marcel
    3005

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    4750

    • 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
    9048

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    1977

    • 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
    396

    • 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
    235

    • 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
    243

    • 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 45,912
Victories 36,235 (78.92%)
Draws 140 (0%)
Defeats 9,537 (21%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,276
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,003

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.61
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,954.74
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,849.45

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
46,334
Fighters 18,051 (39%)
Multirole Fighters 11,586 (25%)
Heavy Fighters 8,813 (19%)
Attack Aircraft 7,760 (17%)
Bombers 124 (0%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
46,334
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 10,109 (22%)
Germany Aircraft 11,028 (24%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 10,262 (22%)
Japan Aircraft 3,542 (8%)
U.K. Aircraft 7,492 (16%)
China Aircraft 899 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 3,002 (6%)

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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 120 34,883 17,772
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
7 5 21 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 11.43 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 873.58 6,115
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.59 74
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
2 1 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 526.80 1,053
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.50 170
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
2 1 14 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 7.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 593.20 1,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
1 1 8 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 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.67 553
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 465.00 464
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
1 1 9 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 9.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.89 1,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 152.95 152
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
4 1 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 440.69 1,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.80 183
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
10 7 18 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 7.70 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,022.65 10,226
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.21 732
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
4 3 15 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 9.25 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 936.75 3,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
1 1 17 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 17.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,118.78 2,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
165 101 28 4

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 8.27 1,364
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,157.38 190,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.16 7,120
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
4 3 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.75 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,546.13 6,184
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.37 21
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
548 334 29 3

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 9.88 5,413
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,419.50 777,888
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.89 18,022
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
45 27 25 0

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 9.80 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,456.34 65,535
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.80 81
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
2 1 17 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 8.50 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 927.49 1,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.20 64
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
30 17 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.40 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,109.93 33,297
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.00 750
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
5 4 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.40 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,758.89 8,794
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.10 5
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
63 32 26 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 6.84 431
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,257.93 79,249
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.98 3,086
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
8 5 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.25 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,736.47 13,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
8 3 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.12 8,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
831 374 26 6

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 6.05 5,025
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,137.71 945,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.00 56,511
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
2,208 1,177 31 4

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 7.05 15,558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,425.39 3,147,264
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.58 60,894
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
1,683 931 30 3

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 7.64 12,860
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,527.40 2,570,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.69 60,067
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
36 16 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.78 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 984.89 35,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.49 17
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
9 6 17 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 8.67 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,526.22 13,735
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.63 185
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
309 148 23 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 6.08 1,880
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,140.55 352,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.09 13,005
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
770 416 31 4

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 7.33 5,643
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,328.58 1,023,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.15 70,183
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
1,228 690 31 4

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 7.08 8,700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 87
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,379.85 1,694,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.06 115,502
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
422 228 26 2

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 7.03 2,965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,294.36 546,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.30 19,117
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
1,426 754 29 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.21 10,284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,352.97 1,929,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.43 89,021
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
70 35 19 1

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 5.89 412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,171.53 82,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.86 1,180
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
92 42 20 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 5.11 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.61 86,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.22 2,964
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
146 83 22 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 6.90 1,008
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,325.00 193,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.41 5,315
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
35 17 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.34 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,186.69 41,534
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.68 548
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
27 16 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.56 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,766.58 47,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.55 689
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
305 175 29 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.29 2,527
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,025.87 617,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.28 17,166
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
41 21 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.71 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,552.40 63,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.29 2,185
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
13 8 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.85 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,541.62 20,041
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.02 1,872
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
13 8 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.23 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,250.90 29,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.07 416
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
73 38 19 3

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 6.51 475
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,541.37 112,519
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.27 4,764
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
8 4 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.88 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,369.73 10,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
284 123 25 1

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 5.18 1,472
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,201.73 341,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.09 14,510
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
1,602 903 31 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 8.21 13,153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,127.33 3,407,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.48 63,251
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
19 9 13 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 6.21 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,628.33 30,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.89 2,163
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
41 24 17 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 6.15 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,570.02 64,370
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.30 12
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
6 3 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,093.91 6,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
605 296 26 3

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 6.48 3,922
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,522.52 921,124
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.60 54,209
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
102 49 20 1

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 5.98 610
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,544.83 157,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.93 8,050
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
103 52 17 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 5.68 585
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,229.76 126,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.37 6,938
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
50 28 18 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 6.36 318
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,398.06 69,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.12 355
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
83 45 20 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 6.39 530
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,493.13 123,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.05 9,631
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
214 107 24 3

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 6.17 1,321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,427.41 305,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.09 18,424
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
795 428 29 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 7.36 5,854
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.89 1,493,716
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.64 41,846
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
167 85 30 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.50 1,252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,198.87 367,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.39 5,241
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
6 3 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.50 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,301.16 13,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.34 200
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
78 43 26 4

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.64 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,111.81 164,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 141.67 11,050
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
128 63 23 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 6.76 865
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,806.44 231,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.52 10,050
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
81 36 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 6.28 509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,674.68 135,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.91 5,257
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
81 41 23 2

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 5.84 473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,574.94 127,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.69 4,672
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
330 176 27 3

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 7.82 2,582
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,183.12 720,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.95 47,502
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
622 324 28 5

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 7.20 4,478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,081.03 1,294,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 104.21 64,818
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
91 57 22 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 7.07 643
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,102.87 191,361
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 135.67 12,345
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
75 36 16 3

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 5.91 443
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,571.59 117,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.89 6,291
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
211 103 28 3

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 6.33 1,335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,827.34 385,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.79 10,926
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
274 133 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 5.79 1,587
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,591.26 436,005
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.47 11,636
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
433 234 27 3

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 7.02 3,040
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,953.57 845,895
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.45 48,689
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
825 418 27 4

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 7.33 6,047
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,012.70 1,660,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.44 95,239
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
871 443 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.26 6,323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,110.22 1,837,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.06 60,147
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
61 33 21 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 6.57 401
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,837.96 112,115
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.19 2,878
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
242 118 23 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 6.68 1,616
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,200.64 532,555
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 216.30 52,343
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
169 83 27 2

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 7.73 1,307
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,744.08 463,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.99 1,857
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
85 43 29 2

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 8.42 716
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,246.94 275,990
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.36 2,581
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
115 54 23 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 6.03 693
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,973.91 226,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.01 12,766
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
78 40 16 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 5.18 404
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,678.16 130,896
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 314.78 24,552
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
53 28 24 1

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 7.75 411
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,722.82 144,309
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.72 2,423
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
17 5 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,043.58 34,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.51 654
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
20 7 13 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 4.10 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,452.43 29,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
41 15 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,544.51 63,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.06 248
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
83 42 23 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 7.11 590
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,211.67 183,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 241.89 20,077
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
870 417 29 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.53 5,678
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,164.60 1,883,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 184.79 160,770
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
41 23 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.63 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,355.95 96,594
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.48 5,349
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
28 17 19 1

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 8.39 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,483.78 69,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.57 407
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
856 367 35 4

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 5.83 4,990
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,146.31 1,837,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 102.88 88,067
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
142 71 26 2

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 7.27 1,032
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,545.87 361,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.11 3,991
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
88 43 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.23 548
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,971.19 173,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.08 8,279
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
176 93 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.54 1,151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,391.82 420,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.38 13,266
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
78 38 23 4

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 5.38 420
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,707.86 133,213
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.39 14,460
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
119 55 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.25 744
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,450.06 291,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 146.24 17,402
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
336 181 27 3

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 7.22 2,426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,865.22 962,714
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.51 25,707
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
142 67 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 647
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,083.32 295,831
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.21 1,876
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
679 350 25 3

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 6.90 4,686
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,602.23 1,766,913
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.31 87,120
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
361 185 21 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 6.19 2,233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,529.39 913,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.90 24,872
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
437 179 24 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 5.67 2,477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,060.35 900,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.35 29,870
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
269 120 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 1,526
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,349.31 631,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.77 3,165
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
301 133 23 3

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 5.50 1,657
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,273.57 684,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.38 31,718
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
423 202 27 3

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 8.17 3,456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,582.60 1,515,438
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.31 61,044
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
1,290 602 27 3

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 6.51 8,397
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,853.67 3,681,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.92 118,580
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
539 248 25 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 6.58 3,549
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,787.11 1,502,254
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.86 34,957
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
1,550 776 29 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.17 11,106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,827.70 4,382,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 96.25 149,189
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
150 70 28 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 6.54 981
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,969.34 445,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 157.11 23,566
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
1,628 771 29 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.72 10,942
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,944.46 4,793,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.82 64,829
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
364 188 23 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.16 2,608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,751.40 1,001,509
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 164.48 59,870
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
422 206 28 3

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 6.48 2,735
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,731.71 1,152,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.46 28,891
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
163 87 21 2

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 6.63 1,080
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,183.84 518,966
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.18 10,623
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
172 71 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 980
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,609.26 448,792
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.65 11,980
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
504 255 26 4

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 6.87 3,464
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,355.50 1,691,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.87 62,936
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
111 59 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.80 755
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,847.23 316,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.95 4,434
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
88 43 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.12 539
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,048.30 268,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.60 11,844
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
169 84 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.70 1,133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,250.70 549,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.78 8,581
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
477 253 27 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.02 3,826
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,861.46 1,841,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.44 46,481
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
166 81 28 2

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 6.63 1,101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,411.96 566,385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.60 3,253
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
245 113 20 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 5.91 1,448
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,004.78 736,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.86 21,035
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
527 281 30 2

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 8.30 4,374
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,133.69 2,178,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.23 52,821
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
48 25 21 1

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 7.17 344
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,107.22 197,146
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.62 701
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
67 35 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.87 393
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,847.76 257,799
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.04 3,888
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
255 126 29 2

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 7.96 2,029
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,402.85 1,122,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 79.97 20,391
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
244 128 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.55 1,843
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,263.54 1,040,303
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.85 14,358
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
47 22 18 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 5.94 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,195.52 150,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.72 2,901
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
71 35 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.73 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,514.89 249,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.07 573
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
220 92 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.36 1,400
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,532.90 777,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.44 6,257
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
224 115 26 1

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 7.16 1,604
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,172.58 934,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.05 10,987
Multirole Fighters 68 24,286 11,528
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
4 2 13 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 6.50 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 369.35 1,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 419.81 1,679
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
4 2 6 0

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 2.75 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 145.21 580
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 303.49 1,213
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
62 38 30 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.27 637
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 615.46 38,158
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 235.59 14,606
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
2 1 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.50 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 736.16 1,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
4 2 21 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 10.25 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 500.80 2,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 510.74 2,042
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
1 1 3 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 3.00 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 395.35 395
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,490.16 4,490
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
3 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.67 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 297.23 891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 685.22 2,055
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
2 1 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 639.28 1,278
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
1 1 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 18.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,290.10 1,290
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,813.88 4,813
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
37 24 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.14 301
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,118.02 41,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,609.25 59,542
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
4 2 8 8

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 4.50 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 649.20 2,596
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,653.62 14,614
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
4 2 11 0

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 3.75 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 510.42 2,041
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 430.41 1,721
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
7 5 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.57 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 836.01 5,852
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 748.19 5,237
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
191 96 26 8

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 5.99 1,144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,074.57 205,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,555.30 297,062
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
829 418 26 11

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 5.53 4,587
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.23 1,020
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,104.62 915,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,040.03 1,691,187
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
21 11 17 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 4.90 103
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.29 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 899.55 18,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,707.69 35,861
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
2,017 1,049 30 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 6.33 12,764
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 1,296
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,177.06 2,374,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 936.69 1,889,311
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
560 318 24 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 5.93 3,319
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 894
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.28 609,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,583.13 1,446,553
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
1,032 552 23 9

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 5.64 5,818
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.49 1,534
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,082.96 1,117,612
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,336.51 2,411,279
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
171 75 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 760
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.90 138,664
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 640.55 109,533
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
613 294 23 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 5.93 3,638
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,486.81 911,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 199.14 122,072
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
776 384 28 10

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 6.58 5,107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 423
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,604.89 1,245,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 976.25 757,573
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
352 168 25 7

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 6.41 2,257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,530.33 538,677
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 493.84 173,832
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
221 104 20 9

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 5.69 1,258
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 126
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,375.90 304,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 960.79 212,334
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
633 301 25 10

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 5.27 3,339
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.58 998
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,345.54 851,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,245.45 2,054,369
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
138 64 19 4

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 6.01 830
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,465.84 202,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 220.23 30,391
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
511 252 25 6

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 6.43 3,286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 189
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,535.00 784,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 679.59 347,271
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
426 200 24 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.42 2,311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,324.10 564,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 796.03 339,108
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
108 65 22 6

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 7.88 851
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.24 134
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,075.72 224,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,708.11 292,476
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
95 42 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,310.83 124,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,982.35 188,323
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
1,427 767 25 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 9,729
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.26 1,791
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,969.41 2,810,352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,775.76 5,388,012
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
768 357 24 10

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 5.83 4,474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 521
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,701.44 1,306,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,574.85 1,209,484
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
630 297 24 6

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 6.36 4,008
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,790.60 1,128,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 288.24 181,591
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
141 65 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.08 857
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,673.20 235,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,132.26 300,649
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
257 118 21 10

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 4.96 1,276
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.55 398
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,648.62 423,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,599.28 1,182,014
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
69 36 22 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.41 373
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.28 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,482.69 102,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,646.02 251,575
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
134 65 25 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.11 685
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 113
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,638.86 219,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,878.06 385,659
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
1,440 666 26 6

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 6.14 8,835
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 243
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,047.64 2,948,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 408.22 587,843
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
88 41 22 5

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 5.51 485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 70
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,904.43 167,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,433.85 214,178
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
277 118 17 8

The Fw 190 D modification entered service in the fall of 1944. It proved to be one of the best German fighters during the last stages of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 1,194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 234
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,677.40 464,640
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,983.37 826,393
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
79 41 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.06 558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,511.41 198,401
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,868.23 226,590
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
347 150 23 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 4.69 1,627
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 463
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,664.28 577,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,949.11 1,370,340
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
348 135 21 7

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 4.89 1,703
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 306
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,769.72 615,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,633.61 916,497
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
224 95 17 11

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 4.48 1,004
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 294
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,721.46 385,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,608.20 1,256,237
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
103 43 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,798.90 185,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,849.13 190,460
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
370 163 23 8

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 5.24 1,940
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 449
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,194.24 811,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,026.16 1,859,678
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
1,255 528 21 11

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 4.86 6,094
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.08 1,356
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,949.58 2,446,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,842.77 6,077,679
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
143 64 15 12

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 4.09 585
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.78 254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,811.54 259,050
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,780.90 1,112,668
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
357 150 23 7

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 4.76 1,699
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 254
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,962.86 700,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,881.68 1,028,759
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
153 69 29 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 994
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,627.96 402,077
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 817.37 125,057
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
375 171 18 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 4.81 1,802
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 508
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,871.44 701,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,845.03 1,816,886
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
201 91 19 4

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 1,183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,436.93 489,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 185.90 37,366
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
1,239 590 26 9

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 5.70 7,063
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 1,293
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,440.28 3,023,501
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,175.74 5,173,741
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
626 269 22 7

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 4.36 2,732
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 756
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,742.66 1,090,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,637.68 4,155,185
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
833 353 25 3

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 5.54 4,616
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,100.07 1,749,360
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 207.74 173,045
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
154 74 19 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 5.69 876
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,242.75 345,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,314.36 356,411
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
535 236 25 10

Jet-powered version of the J7W1. Remained in blueprint form by the time of Japan's surrender.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.51 2,946
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 646
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,998.29 1,604,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,453.65 2,917,702
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
139 60 15 7

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 4.14 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,980.62 275,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,717.96 655,796
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
222 92 17 5

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 4.58 1,016
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 151
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,293.12 509,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,592.68 575,575
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
229 106 21 5

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 6.09 1,395
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,912.97 667,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 202.16 46,295
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
191 83 20 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.84 924
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.77 339
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,375.95 453,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,567.45 1,636,382
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
604 270 28 5

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 6.22 3,756
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,291.65 1,988,153
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 296.35 178,994
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
118 57 22 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.52 651
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,140.33 370,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,640.87 311,623
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
134 61 16 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.48 600
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.89 253
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,642.09 354,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,146.77 1,091,667
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
274 131 19 9

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 4.89 1,340
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.86 509
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,976.38 815,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,149.90 2,233,073
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
323 164 22 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.67 2,153
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 423
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,073.20 1,315,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,498.86 1,776,130
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
89 39 15 5

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 4.78 425
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,929.80 260,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,574.39 496,120
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
561 238 22 6

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 5.58 3,129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 382
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,258.16 1,827,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,724.47 1,528,426
Heavy Fighters 47 17,269 8,743
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
1 1 10 2

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 10.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 921.87 921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,738.20 1,738
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
220 135 25 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 1,431
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.30 505
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,149.06 252,792
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,202.52 704,555
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
2 2 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,862.92 3,725
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 615.72 1,231
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
260 172 34 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.57 2,489
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 167
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,604.20 417,093
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 971.74 252,652
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
930 497 29 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 7.14 6,644
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,767.82 1,644,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.29 66,304
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
886 452 32 6

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 6.56 5,812
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 551
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,622.11 1,437,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,338.85 1,186,219
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
1,634 889 27 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.36 10,397
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 1,449
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,601.75 2,617,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,746.12 2,853,152
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
484 237 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 5.91 2,859
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 511
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,851.47 896,113
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,839.77 1,374,446
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
2,109 1,046 29 5

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 6.31 13,312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 225
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,981.09 4,178,119
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 182.25 384,370
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
124 67 25 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 846
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,188.32 271,351
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.63 7,518
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
234 121 27 7

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 6.94 1,623
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,233.97 522,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,413.10 330,666
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
253 133 24 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.11 1,547
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 150
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,006.23 507,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,692.28 428,146
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
233 116 20 7

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 5.82 1,355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 115
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,915.66 446,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,505.56 350,795
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
42 22 14 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 5.86 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,907.77 80,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,015.22 42,639
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
131 62 25 4

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 6.39 837
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,488.63 326,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 900.70 117,991
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
321 160 29 6

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 7.19 2,309
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 327
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,910.38 934,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,566.99 1,145,004
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
822 400 36 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.10 6,658
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,200.41 2,630,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 158.21 130,048
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
267 125 23 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.46 1,458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 224
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,208.08 589,556
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,012.41 804,313
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
72 35 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.21 447
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,464.25 177,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,697.81 122,242
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
224 94 25 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 4.89 1,095
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 221
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,871.68 419,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,433.71 769,151
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
23 10 16 5

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 4.52 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,931.76 44,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,761.14 86,506
VI me-410b-2
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
22 15 23 2

Originally designed to hunt down bombers, this variant of the legendary Me 410 heavy fighter is armed with a 50-mm BK 5 gun.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.00 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,901.22 107,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 702.24 15,449
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
594 337 28 7

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 8.10 4,811
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 334
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,314.36 1,968,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,389.57 825,405
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
57 29 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 5.51 314
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,096.33 176,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,700.85 96,948
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
349 163 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 6.29 2,194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 209
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,900.27 1,012,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,919.95 670,064
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
596 261 28 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 5.81 3,461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,754.17 1,641,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 307.40 183,211
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
86 41 21 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 5.30 456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,565.80 220,659
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,555.09 133,737
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
631 348 28 4

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 7.72 4,869
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,865.52 2,439,146
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 197.30 124,495
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
180 83 18 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 4.58 824
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.12 201
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,181.64 392,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,114.92 920,684
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
63 26 20 4

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 5.24 330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,344.48 147,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,664.63 104,871
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
56 32 21 5

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 8.11 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,098.22 229,500
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,149.98 120,398
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
151 72 34 8

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 5.69 859
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,378.68 359,180
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,069.08 463,431
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
247 105 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.59 1,380
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 154
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,884.96 712,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,523.83 623,386
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
422 210 23 4

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 6.39 2,695
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,904.13 1,647,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 304.58 128,531
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
938 450 26 16

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 6.46 6,064
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 847
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,478.07 3,262,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,092.28 3,838,560
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
147 62 21 5

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 6.44 946
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,894.04 572,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,503.12 514,958
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
475 216 19 7

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 4.51 2,143
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 664
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,497.89 1,186,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,941.91 2,822,406
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
629 296 25 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 6.30 3,962
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,853.07 2,423,581
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.98 72,953
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
494 233 19 7

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 5.06 2,502
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 539
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,065.30 1,514,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,121.83 3,024,182
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
281 150 27 4

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 8.31 2,334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,489.08 1,261,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.38 31,015
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
231 133 24 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 6.56 1,516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,124.81 952,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.09 27,971
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
137 68 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.18 983
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,328.97 730,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,487.24 614,751
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
261 137 24 4

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 6.32 1,650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,844.97 1,264,536
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,415.89 630,548
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
344 171 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 6.26 2,155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 121
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,428.03 1,523,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,936.75 666,240
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
109 61 20 4

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 6.56 715
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,680.23 619,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,222.92 242,298
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
425 226 27 6

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 7.20 3,059
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 195
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,111.94 2,597,573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,185.12 928,676
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
72 42 21 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 7.96 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,884.69 495,698
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 333.02 23,977
Attack Aircraft 28 15,484 7,747
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
1 1 2 8

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 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 181.08 181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,522.94 6,522
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
1 1 1 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 287.99 287
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,025.92 8,025
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
5 2 7 6

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 3.40 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.60 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 258.68 1,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,043.76 20,218
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
57 29 7 17

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 1.23 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.70 268
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 255.22 14,547
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,148.46 407,462
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
20 10 6 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.05 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.25 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 310.85 6,216
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,211.45 104,229
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
18 10 4 7

Developed in the early 1930s as a heavy armored attack aircraft for the Red Army Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.11 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.78 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 262.14 4,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,159.11 74,864
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
1 1 8 14

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 8.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 14.00 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 721.38 721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,008.39 14,008
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
4,656 2,246 11 30

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.32 6,123
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.56 25,908
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 311.13 1,448,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,970.38 46,422,102
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
4 2 4 14

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 1.75 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.75 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 304.45 1,217
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,166.50 60,666
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
176 87 11 22

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 2.05 360
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.57 629
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 465.13 81,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,683.92 1,176,370
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
24 11 4 9

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 1.08 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.67 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 254.46 6,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,166.46 123,995
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
115 62 7 17

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 1.49 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.01 461
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 451.24 51,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,753.52 1,351,655
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
60 32 5 21

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 1.13 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.27 316
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 392.43 23,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,433.57 806,013
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
22 14 8 17

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 2.41 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.05 155
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 590.70 12,995
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,869.86 349,136
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
43 24 6 16

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 1.47 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.26 183
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 410.11 17,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,345.95 530,875
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
6 4 5 14

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 2.17 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.33 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 490.55 2,943
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,191.98 91,151
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
7 5 5 13

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 1.43 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.71 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 557.86 3,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,484.51 199,391
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
829 391 6 31

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 0.90 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.18 5,120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 403.69 334,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,637.30 14,621,324
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
2,428 1,157 10 26

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 1.37 3,327
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.73 13,915
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 681.54 1,654,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,898.22 55,596,880
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
1,131 565 8 27

A drastic modification of the IL-2 developed in 1944. Used in the final stages of World War II and during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.33 1,509
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.15 6,958
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 639.56 723,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,385.80 26,449,343
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
74 41 5 22

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 1.41 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.18 605
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 868.67 64,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,782.29 2,499,889
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
797 474 6 32

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.19 946
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.76 6,185
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 693.70 552,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,049.18 27,934,195
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
1,367 678 11 29

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 1.80 2,458
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.29 8,604
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 952.29 1,301,785
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,298.68 37,317,295
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
1,359 639 11 26

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 1.58 2,150
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.95 8,081
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 891.68 1,211,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,199.95 38,323,734
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
497 269 6 29

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 1.10 549
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.19 4,070
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 996.59 495,304
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,561.56 19,662,094
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
295 150 5 29

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 1.20 353
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.94 2,046
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 919.65 271,296
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,050.38 9,749,863
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
829 455 9 44

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 1.38 1,146
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.56 7,922
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,343.54 1,113,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45,993.11 38,128,291
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
662 387 9 42

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 1.57 1,037
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.92 5,905
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,464.04 969,193
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41,764.69 27,648,224
Bombers 4 179 122
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
47 33 2 27

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 0.21 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.77 365
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 60.76 2,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,559.93 543,316
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
85 64 2 25

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 0.13 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.95 761
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 50.17 4,264
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,812.37 1,089,051
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
1 1 2 2

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 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 742.83 742
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,396.71 21,396
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
46 24 5 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.80 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.98 183
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 794.29 36,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,241.30 1,299,099
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