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_Batushka_

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_Batushka_
52,059
Battles Fought
79.30%
Victories/Battles
2,299
Average Experience per Battle
43,634
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 177/194

  • marcel
    3763

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    5761

    • 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
    11149

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    2281

    • 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
    260

    • 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
    257

    • 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 52,059
Victories 41,285 (79.30%)
Draws 163 (0%)
Defeats 10,611 (20%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,299
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,248

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.76
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,013.55
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,910.21

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
52,460
Fighters 20,388 (39%)
Multirole Fighters 13,231 (25%)
Heavy Fighters 10,050 (19%)
Attack Aircraft 8,662 (17%)
Bombers 129 (0%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
52,460
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 11,268 (21%)
Germany Aircraft 12,235 (23%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 12,216 (23%)
Japan Aircraft 3,978 (8%)
U.K. Aircraft 8,248 (16%)
China Aircraft 1,135 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 3,380 (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 126 39,179 20,106
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
19 14 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 12.32 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,636.61 31,095
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.25 612
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
168 103 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 8.38 1,407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,165.53 195,809
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.43 7,129
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
613 375 30 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 9.99 6,126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,434.00 879,043
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.26 18,548
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
47 29 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 9.98 469
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,465.83 68,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.92 90
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
32 18 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 8.34 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,115.12 35,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.44 750
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
97 50 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 7.08 687
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,310.91 127,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.73 4,047
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
10 4 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 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 979.38 9,793
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
899 411 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 6.23 5,600
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,166.92 1,049,057
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.98 62,012
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
2,367 1,267 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 7.17 16,973
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,445.77 3,422,145
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.36 64,763
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
96 55 28 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.79 844
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,561.32 149,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.75 2,087
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
1,811 1,017 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 7.82 14,165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,557.98 2,821,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.13 63,613
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
45 21 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.93 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.04 46,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.63 298
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
14 8 23 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 8.57 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,398.54 19,579
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.87 726
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
325 158 26 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 6.20 2,015
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,167.16 379,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.02 13,005
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
903 492 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 7.58 6,845
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 72
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,348.17 1,217,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.90 73,959
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
1,310 747 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 7.31 9,574
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,414.72 1,853,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 88.53 115,970
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
490 267 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 7.24 3,548
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,327.73 650,586
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.92 20,050
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
1,521 808 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 7.28 11,076
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 122
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,366.65 2,078,681
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.01 94,315
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
99 48 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 5.97 591
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,145.36 113,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.19 2,097
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
107 48 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 5.26 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 949.76 101,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.01 3,211
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
152 87 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 6.96 1,058
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,333.44 202,682
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.25 5,813
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
39 19 16 1

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 5.54 216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,183.81 46,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.07 3,668
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
33 20 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 7.64 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,792.52 59,153
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.91 689
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
351 201 29 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.28 2,908
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,027.45 711,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.09 19,337
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
61 31 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 6.77 413
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.08 92,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.95 2,985
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
16 9 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 6.31 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,528.93 24,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.01 1,872
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
18 10 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 7.50 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,943.09 34,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.16 416
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
78 40 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 6.36 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,503.29 117,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.18 4,772
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
10 5 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 6.30 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,494.56 14,945
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
297 129 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 5.32 1,580
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,218.29 361,831
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.91 14,527
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
1,721 981 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 8.37 14,411
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,174.07 3,741,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.59 68,129
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
21 10 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 5.95 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,588.04 33,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.04 2,163
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
43 25 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 6.14 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,591.85 68,449
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.29 12
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
8 4 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 4.88 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,127.84 9,022
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
633 312 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 6.62 4,192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,556.85 985,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 87.28 55,248
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
51 29 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 6.55 334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,454.04 74,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.98 355
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
109 52 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 5.97 651
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,541.50 168,023
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.86 8,050
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
123 60 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 5.65 695
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,224.71 150,639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.51 6,950
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
84 46 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 6.50 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,533.63 128,824
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.67 9,631
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
226 115 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 6.37 1,440
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,466.15 331,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.38 18,844
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
847 461 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 7.54 6,386
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,918.00 1,624,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.16 42,487
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
214 113 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 7.72 1,652
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,266.99 485,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.20 6,891
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
20 10 15 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 6.75 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,189.71 43,794
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.00 200
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
87 47 26 4

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.28 633
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,080.53 181,005
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 127.01 11,050
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
134 67 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 6.81 913
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,836.85 246,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.74 10,550
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
83 37 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 6.31 524
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,676.62 139,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.34 5,257
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
95 49 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 6.23 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,676.97 159,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.69 4,720
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
400 220 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 8.18 3,270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,269.94 907,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 132.63 53,052
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
648 339 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 7.31 4,735
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,108.22 1,366,124
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.09 65,508
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
104 64 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 7.25 754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,176.12 226,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.70 14,944
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
78 37 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 5.88 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,557.17 121,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.66 6,291
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
231 114 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 6.44 1,488
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,844.39 426,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.34 11,166
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
284 139 21 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 5.92 1,681
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,626.29 461,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.98 11,636
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
451 242 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 3,168
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,949.72 879,324
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.96 48,689
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
959 494 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 7.64 7,322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,085.67 2,000,154
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.52 102,150
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
967 498 28 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 7.52 7,268
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,160.32 2,089,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.22 62,104
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
65 36 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 6.75 439
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,899.54 123,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.29 2,878
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
254 124 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 6.69 1,700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,202.53 559,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 206.08 52,343
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
248 121 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 7.41 1,838
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,634.76 653,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.43 2,090
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
124 62 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 8.27 1,025
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,217.35 398,951
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.65 8,388
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
140 69 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 6.56 918
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,162.05 302,686
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.56 13,377
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
87 44 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 5.37 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,697.37 147,671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 290.23 25,250
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
75 41 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 8.17 613
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,733.55 205,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.38 2,428
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
25 10 23 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 5.24 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,367.89 59,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.19 654
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
25 10 16 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 4.88 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,649.91 41,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
49 21 19 1

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 5.31 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,758.66 86,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.51 907
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
15 9 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.13 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,695.49 40,432
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
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
911 440 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 6.63 6,042
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,190.90 1,995,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 182.85 166,572
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
63 31 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 6.60 416
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,129.53 134,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.26 5,371
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
31 18 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 7.97 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,333.60 72,341
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.16 407
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
928 398 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 5.86 5,441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,161.19 2,005,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.67 91,566
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
192 99 28 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 7.72 1,482
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,708.98 520,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.17 4,832
VII bf-109g-6n
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Gustav
18 10 18 3

A night fighter modification of the famous German Bf 109 G aircraft. The fighter was used to defend German cities from air raids by the Allies.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.39 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,129.25 56,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.81 2,156
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
106 51 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 6.05 641
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,911.99 202,671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.20 8,289
VII j6k1
Kawanishi J6K1
Kawanishi J6K1
104 52 26 3

A Japanese project for an interceptor fighter, intended to fight U.S. heavy bombers. The prototype was never finished due to the deteriorating situation in the country. In 1944, the project was cancelled entirely.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.28 965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,389.02 352,458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.42 15,123
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
196 106 28 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 6.93 1,358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,508.82 491,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.17 13,949
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
84 41 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 5.63 473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,807.01 151,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 172.42 14,483
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
149 70 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 6.34 944
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,510.48 374,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.45 22,267
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
388 203 31 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 7.06 2,738
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,776.21 1,077,171
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.64 26,243
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
215 104 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.90 1,054
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,225.34 478,448
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.73 1,876
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
747 393 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 7.10 5,302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,669.27 1,993,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.40 89,938
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
414 219 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 6.58 2,725
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,688.94 1,113,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.83 27,252
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
322 143 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 5.77 1,859
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,389.64 769,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.23 5,227
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
415 183 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 5.54 2,301
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,268.03 941,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.50 37,142
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
586 280 27 5

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 8.38 4,910
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,710.92 2,174,601
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 165.68 97,088
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
1,400 656 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 6.58 9,218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,876.60 4,027,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.79 118,711
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
665 312 26 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 6.83 4,545
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,862.65 1,903,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.31 40,770
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
1,663 840 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 7.24 12,043
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,857.98 4,752,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.38 153,624
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
229 110 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 7.23 1,655
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,217.78 736,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.94 27,466
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
1,743 833 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 6.85 11,932
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,999.21 5,227,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.18 68,289
VIII me-163
Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet
Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet
33 17 19 0

A famous German rocket-powered interceptor used during the final phase of World War II. It was designed to rapidly intercept bombers. About 370 aircraft of different configurations were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,698.61 89,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
400 208 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 7.20 2,881
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,753.44 1,101,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.32 61,328
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
464 193 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 5.83 2,705
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,101.58 975,133
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.97 36,178
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
457 225 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 6.69 3,058
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,839.02 1,297,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.25 29,821
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
188 99 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 6.80 1,278
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,286.21 617,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.08 12,611
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
203 83 28 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 5.90 1,197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,654.39 538,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.43 12,063
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
604 309 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 7.22 4,362
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,536.11 2,135,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.21 67,168
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
131 68 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 6.70 878
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,885.08 377,946
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.85 4,434
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
103 53 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.73 693
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,235.55 333,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.99 11,844
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
197 96 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 6.54 1,288
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,215.24 633,403
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.00 9,258
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
541 282 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 8.07 4,367
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,967.71 2,146,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.11 46,584
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
202 99 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 6.85 1,384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,625.82 732,414
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.40 3,312
IX p-60c
Gotha Go P.60C Nachtjäger
Gotha Go P.60C Nachtjäger
74 42 32 3

A design for a German turbojet fighter that was meant to become a night interceptor. The project was never completed due to Germany's defeat in World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.93 661
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,639.57 343,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.96 2,809
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
263 122 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 6.02 1,584
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,004.56 790,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.26 21,634
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
566 304 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 8.33 4,712
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,172.17 2,361,446
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.99 56,028
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
54 29 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 7.26 392
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,170.40 225,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.00 701
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
75 40 30 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 6.28 471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,011.59 300,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.85 3,888
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
270 135 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 8.13 2,196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,518.23 1,219,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.21 21,115
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
276 142 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 7.40 2,042
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,191.13 1,156,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.02 14,358
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
55 27 19 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 6.36 350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,499.47 192,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.70 3,338
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
82 41 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 7.18 589
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,795.68 311,245
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.99 573
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
250 103 25 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 6.41 1,602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,506.79 876,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.01 7,252
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
236 121 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 7.36 1,736
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,274.89 1,008,874
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.56 10,987
Multirole Fighters 72 27,600 13,173
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 f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
2 2 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 15.00 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,156.27 2,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,673.17 7,346
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
212 107 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 6.05 1,282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 177
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,081.22 229,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,556.98 330,079
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
964 493 26 13

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 5.73 5,524
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 1,264
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,146.10 1,104,844
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,144.21 2,067,016
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
22 12 17 5

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 5.05 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.45 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 959.39 21,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,877.03 41,294
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
2,188 1,154 30 7

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 6.50 14,212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 1,475
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,203.11 2,632,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 958.34 2,096,846
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
655 375 30 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 6.08 3,984
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.63 1,065
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,106.80 724,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,619.85 1,715,999
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
1,077 578 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 5.71 6,146
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.51 1,626
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.90 1,173,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,363.21 2,545,172
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
176 78 20 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.62 813
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 838.38 147,555
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 641.28 112,866
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
625 303 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 6.04 3,775
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 92
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,505.67 941,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 212.54 132,838
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
826 410 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 6.67 5,511
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 460
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,622.69 1,340,339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 993.18 820,365
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
395 191 26 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 6.63 2,617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,565.45 618,352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 543.12 214,531
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
297 140 22 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 6.06 1,799
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,434.12 425,932
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,033.38 306,915
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
735 351 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 5.40 3,971
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.60 1,179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,376.90 1,012,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,268.83 2,402,592
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
155 72 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 6.10 946
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,482.05 229,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 201.45 31,225
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
557 279 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 6.62 3,686
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 208
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,564.38 871,361
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 720.38 401,254
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
431 204 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 5.48 2,363
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 207
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,337.45 576,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 812.89 350,357
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
125 75 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 7.96 995
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 166
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,087.91 260,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,744.89 343,111
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
110 49 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 4.85 533
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,335.14 146,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,048.51 225,336
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
1,508 811 28 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 6.89 10,386
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.27 1,909
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,987.48 2,997,125
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,769.08 5,683,778
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
847 390 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 5.81 4,922
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 590
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,704.51 1,443,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,582.91 1,340,727
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
711 339 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 6.48 4,608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 123
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,805.16 1,283,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 296.99 211,159
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
160 74 25 12

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 6.14 982
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 144
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,676.39 268,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,329.98 372,797
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
394 190 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 5.42 2,134
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.69 667
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,761.92 694,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,121.60 2,017,911
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
72 39 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 5.69 410
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.28 92
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,564.78 112,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,685.16 265,331
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
153 76 25 10

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 5.56 851
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 149
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,776.25 271,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,106.03 475,222
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
1,554 722 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 6.24 9,697
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 263
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,067.38 3,212,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 405.73 630,499
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
141 68 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 5.57 785
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,919.81 270,693
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,806.80 395,758
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
325 136 18 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 4.44 1,442
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 275
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,736.02 564,206
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,950.90 959,044
VII f8f2
Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
123 62 25 5

This American piston-engined carrier-based fighter was used in the later stages of World War II. The F8F-2 version was equipped with 20 mm guns and a more powerful engine. A total of 293 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.81 961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,665.99 327,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,956.93 240,702
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
210 106 25 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.75 1,417
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.01 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,428.88 510,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,197.76 671,529
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
351 152 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 4.72 1,655
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 469
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,669.93 586,145
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,950.24 1,386,535
VII wyvern
Westland Wyvern S.4
Westland Wyvern S.4
92 51 25 9

A British carrier-based piston-engined fighter of the 1950s. The first Wyvern made its maiden flight on December 16, 1946. A total of 127 aircraft of this type were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.32 673
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.78 164
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,361.84 217,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,639.47 610,830
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
398 154 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 4.97 1,979
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 341
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,819.77 724,270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,555.33 1,017,021
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
348 158 19 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 4.80 1,669
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.49 519
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,851.20 644,216
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,069.98 2,112,352
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
117 50 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.26 615
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,812.79 212,096
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,076.10 242,903
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
671 288 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 4.42 2,963
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 815
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,760.12 1,181,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,664.92 4,472,160
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
414 183 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 5.40 2,235
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.21 501
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,259.64 935,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,916.45 2,035,409
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
1,340 569 28 14

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 4.90 6,564
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 1,490
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,958.16 2,623,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,957.08 6,642,492
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
264 120 16 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 4.49 1,186
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.80 475
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,023.90 534,309
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,682.15 2,028,087
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
428 183 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 5.00 2,138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 328
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,020.89 864,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,969.95 1,271,139
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
250 112 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 6.54 1,636
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,612.04 653,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 732.98 183,246
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
387 178 18 9

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 4.83 1,868
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.41 546
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,883.98 729,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,993.06 1,932,312
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
248 110 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 1,461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,438.82 604,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.60 48,012
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
1,317 629 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 5.78 7,609
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 1,385
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,466.50 3,248,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,233.54 5,575,568
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
889 378 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 5.60 4,979
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,127.06 1,890,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 221.42 196,837
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
191 92 19 7

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 5.76 1,101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,291.52 437,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,533.10 483,822
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
580 255 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 5.56 3,222
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.18 687
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,006.53 1,743,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,344.27 3,099,678
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
158 69 22 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 4.25 672
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.28 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,993.46 314,966
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,123.22 809,468
IX f9f5
Grumman F9F-5 Panther
Grumman F9F-5 Panther
150 65 26 6

An early model of a U.S. carrier-based jet fighter. The F9F-5 differed from earlier versions, with an upgraded power plant and significant aerodynamic improvements, which led to a substantial increase in speed performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.71 1,006
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.13 169
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,730.38 559,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,731.47 709,720
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
253 108 22 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 4.80 1,214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 173
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,431.73 615,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,592.94 656,013
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
262 119 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 6.10 1,597
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,020.91 791,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 226.82 59,427
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
232 101 20 12

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 4.94 1,146
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.89 438
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,394.73 555,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,705.65 2,019,711
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
717 320 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 6.39 4,584
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,387.26 2,428,667
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 289.12 207,300
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
132 64 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.58 736
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,156.61 416,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,775.73 366,396
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
154 70 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 4.63 713
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.84 284
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,625.99 404,402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,919.42 1,219,590
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
319 150 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 4.94 1,575
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.88 599
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,019.18 963,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,284.18 2,642,652
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
324 165 27 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 6.73 2,180
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.32 427
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,087.17 1,324,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,517.38 1,787,630
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
102 45 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 4.76 486
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.19 121
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,838.18 289,494
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,681.71 579,534
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
627 267 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 5.65 3,541
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,311.04 2,076,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,698.57 1,692,003
Heavy Fighters 47 19,538 9,978
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
232 144 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 6.81 1,581
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.30 534
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,203.23 279,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,174.85 736,564
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
9 6 14 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 8.33 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,380.74 12,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,261.71 11,355
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
277 185 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 9.80 2,715
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 176
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,631.53 451,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 940.79 260,599
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
999 534 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 7.24 7,232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,778.79 1,777,011
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.02 73,950
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
982 512 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 6.79 6,671
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 621
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,683.72 1,653,414
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,339.49 1,315,380
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
1,806 997 30 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 6.63 11,979
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 1,604
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,664.94 3,006,880
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,741.18 3,144,563
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
539 266 26 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 6.12 3,298
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 558
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,916.66 1,033,078
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,780.00 1,498,417
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
2,262 1,138 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 6.51 14,717
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 238
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,037.29 4,608,355
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.27 398,719
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
129 70 26 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.01 904
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,229.26 287,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.28 7,518
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
298 153 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 7.12 2,123
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 159
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,291.53 682,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,352.88 403,159
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
298 160 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 6.65 1,982
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 181
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,131.03 635,045
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,623.60 483,831
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
281 145 22 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 6.38 1,792
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,041.07 573,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,382.96 388,612
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
49 26 24 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 6.69 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,131.64 104,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 916.37 44,902
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
239 105 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 5.30 1,266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 232
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,059.81 492,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,348.84 800,372
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
234 108 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 6.53 1,527
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,511.08 587,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 730.80 171,006
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
417 207 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 7.25 3,024
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 395
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,930.71 1,222,104
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,266.09 1,361,957
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
954 468 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 8.21 7,833
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,263.70 3,113,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 169.63 161,830
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
292 136 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 5.54 1,617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 241
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,224.70 649,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,894.53 845,203
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
76 37 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 6.32 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,519.03 191,446
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,608.45 122,242
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
46 21 18 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 5.46 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,212.19 101,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,161.20 145,415
VI me-410b-2
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
100 62 31 3

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 10.87 1,087
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,441.37 444,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 671.02 67,102
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
656 373 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 8.23 5,399
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 357
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,364.42 2,207,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,337.25 877,235
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
408 192 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 6.41 2,615
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 237
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,976.46 1,214,396
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,862.27 759,806
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
94 45 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 5.35 503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,532.61 238,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,422.74 133,737
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
694 385 33 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 7.95 5,517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,976.89 2,759,961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 204.33 141,807
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
662 288 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 3,847
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,776.41 1,837,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 321.13 212,587
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
186 86 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 4.64 863
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.09 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,220.35 412,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,029.30 935,450
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
66 27 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 5.20 343
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,303.83 152,053
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,748.20 115,381
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
126 69 27 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 8.34 1,051
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,088.43 515,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,937.86 244,170
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
201 87 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 5.41 1,088
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,270.51 456,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,611.40 524,892
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
281 118 25 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.63 1,583
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,954.32 830,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,513.26 706,226
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
473 238 27 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 6.62 3,132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,019.31 1,901,132
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 277.59 131,299
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
1,075 526 27 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 6.64 7,143
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 961
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,562.74 3,829,940
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,014.19 4,315,257
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
267 120 22 7

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 6.53 1,744
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 195
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,909.47 1,043,828
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,525.70 941,362
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
482 220 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 4.58 2,206
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 673
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,523.20 1,216,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,936.40 2,861,346
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
660 312 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 6.40 4,224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,926.15 2,591,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.81 79,734
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
528 250 22 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 5.14 2,712
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 566
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,114.52 1,644,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,036.63 3,187,340
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
336 184 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 8.69 2,919
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,731.60 1,589,816
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.51 35,787
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
274 159 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 6.87 1,883
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,352.24 1,192,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.51 36,856
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
161 82 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 7.45 1,200
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,454.28 878,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,415.92 710,963
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
316 165 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 6.40 2,023
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,868.46 1,538,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,365.34 747,448
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
367 185 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 6.41 2,354
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 131
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,542.36 1,667,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,935.27 710,242
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
113 65 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 6.85 774
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,923.11 669,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,246.27 253,828
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
459 248 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 7.38 3,387
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 211
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,280.18 2,882,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,200.40 1,009,983
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
76 44 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 7.79 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,762.48 513,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 315.49 23,977
Attack Aircraft 28 17,151 8,649
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
62 31 10 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 1.32 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.55 282
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 263.98 16,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,873.41 426,151
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)
5,175 2,514 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 1.31 6,797
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.78 29,923
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 310.62 1,607,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,324.49 53,429,211
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
180 89 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 2.03 365
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67 661
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.27 83,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,898.80 1,241,783
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
117 63 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 1.49 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.11 481
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.93 52,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,011.67 1,405,365
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
74 39 5 25

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 1.04 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.64 417
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 357.58 26,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,986.42 1,034,995
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
23 15 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 2.43 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.09 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 585.83 13,474
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,731.92 361,834
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
46 26 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 1.43 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.65 214
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 406.54 18,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,821.18 589,774
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
12 9 5 16

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 1.17 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.33 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 563.58 6,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,506.69 390,080
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
989 473 6 34

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 0.90 895
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.50 6,431
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 409.53 405,021
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,364.23 18,162,225
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
2,567 1,225 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 1.36 3,480
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.85 15,013
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 671.16 1,722,858
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,186.34 59,519,323
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
1,217 614 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 1,624
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.34 7,713
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 642.77 782,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,886.65 29,070,047
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
206 112 8 25

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 1.55 319
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.46 1,743
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 898.51 185,093
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36,059.45 7,428,247
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
861 512 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 1.20 1,034
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.88 6,785
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 694.59 598,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,413.11 30,490,689
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
1,644 833 11 32

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 1.76 2,889
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.69 10,997
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 958.56 1,575,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,559.08 46,951,119
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
1,413 670 11 29

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 2,238
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.06 8,560
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.55 1,262,586
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,554.61 40,347,665
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
534 292 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 1.10 586
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.33 4,446
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.84 530,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40,414.11 21,581,136
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
337 172 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 1.18 396
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.18 2,420
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 924.96 311,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,362.08 11,580,021
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
909 505 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 1.37 1,247
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.85 8,956
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,351.64 1,228,641
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47,126.37 42,837,872
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
705 413 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 1.53 1,082
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.08 6,401
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,438.18 1,013,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42,346.87 29,854,540
Bombers 4 186 127
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
54 38 4 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 0.33 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.07 436
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.49 4,022
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,825.05 638,552
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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