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Master Mindz
[BBMM] Master Mindz

Position: Junior Officer

Days in clan: 2054

[BBMM] Master Mindz

Position: Junior Officer

Days in clan: 2054

10,801
Battles Fought
68.11%
Victories/Battles
2,010
Average Experience per Battle
35,381
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 199/236

  • marcel
    80

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    173

    • 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
    1505

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    163

    • 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
    402

    • 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
    5

    • 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
    211

    • 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 10,801
Victories 7,357 (68.11%)
Draws 31 (0%)
Defeats 3,413 (32%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,010
Maximum Experience per Battle 10,477

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.49
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,067.10
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,646.99

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
11,142
Fighters 2,767 (25%)
Multirole Fighters 1,671 (15%)
Heavy Fighters 1,221 (11%)
Attack Aircraft 2,460 (22%)
Bombers 3,023 (27%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
11,142
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 3,731 (33%)
Germany Aircraft 3,545 (32%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 1,414 (13%)
Japan Aircraft 459 (4%)
U.K. Aircraft 1,779 (16%)
China Aircraft 94 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 120 (1%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 111 5,870 2,532
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
55 28 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.75 316
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 494.06 27,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.70 368
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
69 40 28 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.81 539
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 723.61 49,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.80 192
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
12 7 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 536.61 6,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.77 81
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
19 10 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.68 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 493.78 9,381
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.92 131
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
1 1 4 0

An export variant of the F11C fighter. Used extensively during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Some of the aircraft were produced directly in China.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 877.85 877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
17 8 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.88 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.34 6,839
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.07 1
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
27 12 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 320.74 8,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.20 5
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
5 2 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.40 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 375.36 1,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.31 36
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
4 2 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 4.25 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 413.69 1,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.28 33
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
3 2 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 794.41 2,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
6 3 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 593.68 3,562
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
11 5 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.82 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.56 9,180
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.47 5
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
4 2 12 0

A prototype of the I-16 (TsKB-12) equipped with a Wright Cyclone engine and three-blade propeller. Following trials, it was decided to produce I-16 with the M-22 engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.75 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 299.93 1,199
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.90 171
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
36 19 13 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 4.75 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 705.68 25,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.72 1,250
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
5 2 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.80 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 366.64 1,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.00 20
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
8 3 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 653.60 5,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.89 15
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
4 3 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 894.43 3,577
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 252.05 1,008
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
36 18 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 613.32 22,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.73 710
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
13 8 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.62 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,032.88 13,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.08 456
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
11 5 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.27 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 443.31 4,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.65 150
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
11 4 6 0

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 1.45 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 464.71 5,111
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.27 3
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
18 10 12 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 3.33 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 765.22 13,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
93 43 12 1

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 4.14 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 728.20 67,722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.29 1,793
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
113 53 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 934.90 105,644
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.22 1,267
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
2 1 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.22 1,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
10 4 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.74 6,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.65 106
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
12 7 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 996.44 11,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.79 105
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
121 47 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 492
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 735.70 89,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.08 1,945
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
36 18 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 711.52 25,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.21 79
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
45 22 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 696.22 31,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.36 1,591
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
163 79 17 1

The winner of the contest to become the principal fighter aircraft with the Luftwaffe. Early modifications were used in Spain and in the initial period of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.36 711
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 939.57 153,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.30 538
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
91 36 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 611.26 55,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.88 443
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
189 82 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 798
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 766.97 144,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.18 1,356
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
9 3 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.22 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 583.04 5,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.21 1
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
4 1 1 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 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 77.92 311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
4 2 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 496.51 1,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
53 22 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 739.29 39,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.37 761
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
282 116 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 1,332
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,047.28 295,331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.30 1,776
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
20 7 9 0

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 3.95 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 819.48 16,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.95 19
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
140 46 17 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 3.02 423
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 669.66 93,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.41 477
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
66 32 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,111.63 73,367
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.41 1,610
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
23 11 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 706.09 16,240
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.98 91
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
17 9 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,128.21 19,179
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
14 7 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 933.99 13,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
41 18 13 0

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 3.56 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,183.63 48,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.10 3
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
8 3 5 0

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 1.50 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 390.42 3,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
20 7 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.70 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.49 11,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
26 13 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 835.11 21,712
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.55 14
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
3 2 3 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 2.33 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 602.78 1,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
19 7 7 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 2.42 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 773.68 14,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
22 11 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.95 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.88 21,447
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.75 434
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
11 4 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.18 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,182.11 13,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
24 10 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 669.21 16,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
4 2 2 0

Military use of the first Ki-43 models revealed that the fighter lacked firepower, survivability, and top speed. To correct these faults, the Nakajima Aircraft Company developed a new modification that remained in production until the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 294.65 1,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
22 9 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 689.47 15,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.93 64
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
126 55 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,092.06 137,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.16 20
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
40 19 17 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 4.12 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,248.30 49,932
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.06 1,322
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
7 3 5 0

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.57 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 808.09 5,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
33 14 16 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 4.36 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,018.31 33,604
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.01 825
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
52 17 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 892.71 46,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.87 565
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
28 13 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 850.72 23,820
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.57 239
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
56 25 13 0

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 3.59 201
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,020.42 57,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.41 78
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
35 16 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,084.86 37,970
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
23 8 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 650.20 14,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.48 34
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
61 23 13 1

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 3.46 211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,015.21 61,927
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.39 4,781
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
100 40 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.68 368
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,068.84 106,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.27 727
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
60 29 18 0

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 4.27 256
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,208.89 72,533
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.93 115
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
14 7 9 0

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 3.71 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,165.99 16,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.02 224
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
23 12 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.43 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,157.21 26,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.06 760
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
35 17 11 0

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 3.74 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,155.82 40,453
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.27 429
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
91 35 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 451
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,565.68 142,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.17 3,655
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
140 55 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 540
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,152.50 161,350
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.42 3,839
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
109 43 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 449
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,451.07 158,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.50 54
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
3 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 871.19 2,613
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
39 19 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.72 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,018.21 39,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.18 84
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
218 86 21 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 4.53 988
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,338.80 291,858
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.81 829
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
16 8 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,598.24 25,571
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.74 1,995
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
37 18 16 0

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 4.24 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,774.68 65,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.17 1,671
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
48 20 14 0

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 3.35 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,075.06 51,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.53 937
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
43 17 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.18 44,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.56 24
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
19 8 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.26 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 755.24 14,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.40 387
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
110 53 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.01 551
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,899.59 208,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.87 645
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
51 18 12 0

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 3.47 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,311.23 66,872
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.26 13
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
91 39 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,828.74 166,414
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.31 28
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
26 15 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,584.38 41,193
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
22 11 17 0

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 3.95 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,508.08 33,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.31 6
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
19 10 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.05 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,738.17 33,025
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
89 29 16 0

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 3.44 306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,176.89 104,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.38 34
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
28 12 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,382.84 38,719
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.31 64
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
101 51 16 0

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 4.31 435
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,769.81 178,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.35 35
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
191 84 17 0

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 4.12 787
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,525.36 291,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.11 3,458
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
25 10 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 86
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,379.51 34,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.36 108
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
159 61 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 637
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,691.28 268,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.05 1,915
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
38 15 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,730.92 65,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.21 83
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
14 7 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.43 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,949.23 27,289
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
47 25 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.49 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,044.91 96,110
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.88 323
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
21 7 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.38 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,699.62 35,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
42 15 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,259.13 94,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.29 95
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
15 5 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,959.34 29,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.65 249
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
11 4 5 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,271.43 13,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.45 675
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
21 10 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,923.57 40,394
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
24 11 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.42 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,764.68 42,352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
15 6 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.93 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,607.99 24,119
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.66 24
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
60 27 10 0

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 2.87 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,379.30 142,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.37 202
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
17 8 8 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 3.00 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,105.69 35,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
441 171 28 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.07 2,234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,017.92 1,330,903
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.52 1,113
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
156 66 23 0

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 4.28 667
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,303.12 359,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.40 999
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
18 9 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,161.37 38,904
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.94 34
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
143 70 16 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 5.08 727
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,753.22 393,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.38 1,054
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
239 101 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 1,216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,603.26 622,179
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.43 2,013
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
98 46 20 0

Further modification of the MiG-15 featuring a new engine. Used during the Korean War. A total of 8,354 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 409
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,356.81 230,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.22 21
Multirole Fighters 63 3,790 1,606
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
43 21 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.02 302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 482.01 20,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.17 2,329
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
28 19 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.43 236
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 488.18 13,668
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.65 4,022
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
38 25 20 0

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 8.68 330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.52 21,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.59 136
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
13 6 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 329.32 4,281
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 592.27 7,699
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
2 1 7 1

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 5.50 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 315.65 631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,326.14 2,652
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
4 3 14 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 11.00 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.61 3,338
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 140.33 561
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
1 1 15 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 15.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,120.54 1,120
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
4 2 6 2

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 4.25 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 568.00 2,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,058.51 8,234
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
11 6 10 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.27 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 389.94 4,289
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,362.99 14,992
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
3 1 3 0

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 1.67 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 191.14 573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 835.24 2,505
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
18 8 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.61 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 435.21 7,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 380.65 6,851
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
28 11 22 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.72 19,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 770.07 21,561
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
101 42 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.91 53,722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 684.37 69,121
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
79 37 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.63 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 669.78 52,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 376.06 29,708
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
73 29 10 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 195
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 544.96 39,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,690.19 123,383
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
13 4 3 3

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 1.00 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.92 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 160.00 2,080
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,590.97 33,682
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
182 85 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 743
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 764.67 139,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 611.47 111,288
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
23 10 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 505.11 11,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 762.42 17,535
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
85 38 19 5

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 4.31 366
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.27 57,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,501.58 127,634
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
159 73 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 622
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 775.53 123,310
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.90 23,198
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
43 18 7 0

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 2.21 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 545.27 23,446
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 401.95 17,283
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
149 56 16 4

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 4.00 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 920.60 137,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 403.80 60,165
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
28 11 8 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.21 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.59 16,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 264.25 7,398
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
5 3 5 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.57 5,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,508.34 22,541
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
16 7 8 0

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 3.75 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 887.03 14,192
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
1 1 8 1

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 8.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,194.06 2,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 687.00 686
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
31 16 7 3

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 2.19 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 535.56 16,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 626.78 19,430
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
13 6 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,251.03 16,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 686.30 8,921
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
44 16 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.32 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 631.34 27,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 342.37 15,064
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
10 3 13 0

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 2.90 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 827.96 8,279
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.83 28
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
88 36 18 3

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 3.93 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,094.29 96,297
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 720.57 63,409
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
38 16 11 0

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 3.32 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 896.45 34,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.63 441
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
90 38 13 2

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 3.51 316
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.71 107,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 295.31 26,578
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
102 40 18 3

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 3.01 307
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 901.64 91,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 841.89 85,872
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
11 7 6 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.27 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 863.00 9,492
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,830.95 53,140
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
73 31 16 1

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 3.47 253
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,266.87 92,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 310.89 22,695
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
62 28 10 4

Developed simultaneously with the Hawker Tornado as a high-speed interceptor. However, it proved most effective as a multirole fighter. Remained the main support aircraft in the Royal Air Force until the end of combat in Europe.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,395.67 86,531
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,411.60 149,519
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
90 38 17 2

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 4.10 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,508.03 135,722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 196.70 17,702
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
259 113 14 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 695
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 298
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,136.00 294,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,451.04 1,670,820
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
59 27 13 2

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 3.61 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,512.71 89,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 645.28 38,071
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
57 22 14 2

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 3.95 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,537.19 87,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,094.67 62,396
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
25 9 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,286.55 32,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,772.21 44,305
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
19 10 7 5

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 2.89 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,131.51 21,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,536.06 124,185
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
20 9 8 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,389.55 27,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,477.43 109,548
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
42 15 10 2

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 2.64 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,297.92 54,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,634.38 68,643
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
132 56 15 4

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 3.70 488
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.03 199,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,221.76 293,272
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
178 62 18 1

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 3.10 551
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,448.15 257,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.73 4,757
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
105 49 11 3

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 3.64 382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,900.51 199,553
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 520.23 54,624
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
49 21 15 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 2.69 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 956.36 46,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,637.42 325,233
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
6 3 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,412.32 14,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 400.36 2,402
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
126 54 15 3

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 3.63 457
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,409.97 177,655
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,458.11 183,722
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
7 4 7 0

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 2.29 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,915.80 13,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 854.09 5,978
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
113 44 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.96 334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,531.60 173,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,662.19 187,826
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
35 14 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.66 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,949.26 68,224
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 204.38 7,153
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
46 17 13 1

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 2.89 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,160.18 99,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,220.06 56,122
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
12 5 8 3

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 2.92 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.75 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,703.63 20,443
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,779.53 165,354
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
148 61 18 1

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 4.01 593
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,612.09 386,589
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 539.48 79,842
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
77 29 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,820.62 140,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 388.37 29,904
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
45 20 9 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.11 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.78 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,340.39 60,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,598.69 476,940
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
74 32 11 3

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 2.73 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,613.81 119,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,261.89 241,380
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
57 21 23 2

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 3.35 191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,441.11 196,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,130.94 64,463
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
95 38 13 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 3.99 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,980.82 283,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,463.17 139,001
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
202 78 18 2

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 3.42 690
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,393.58 483,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 613.02 123,829
Heavy Fighters 39 2,680 1,153
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
27 16 15 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.93 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 551.92 14,901
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 861.92 23,271
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
47 23 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.36 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 797.21 37,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,988.71 93,469
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
35 16 15 3

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 3.80 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 638.38 22,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 718.09 25,132
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
9 5 17 1

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 7.56 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,186.03 10,674
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 482.77 4,344
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
94 45 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.19 394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,155.90 108,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.44 1,545
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
55 29 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,049.08 57,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.07 1,763
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
240 113 18 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 1,017
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 139
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,114.33 267,439
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,802.00 432,479
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
274 115 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 1,139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 46
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,201.65 329,251
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 392.11 107,437
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
47 20 12 0

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 3.91 184
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,167.66 54,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.06 3
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
61 25 13 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,360.33 82,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.50 2,470
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
2 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,270.49 2,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
65 29 12 2

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 3.55 231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,118.20 72,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 630.50 40,982
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
10 6 8 0

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 4.40 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,460.24 14,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.33 13
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
24 10 12 1

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 3.29 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,374.61 32,990
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 302.19 7,252
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
46 20 12 0

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 3.26 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 911.06 41,908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.19 284
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
144 53 15 4

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 3.49 502
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,406.98 202,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,479.73 213,080
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
37 15 8 0

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 2.35 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.93 37,737
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 335.02 12,395
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
96 39 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,297.81 124,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 393.99 37,823
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
63 25 14 1

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 3.60 227
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,548.01 97,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.71 359
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
30 9 11 4

Canadian-built version of the Mosquito FB VI. A significant number of the Mosquito FB Mk.26 were delivered to China after the end of the war against Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 97
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,182.33 35,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,577.40 77,322
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
28 15 18 1

Heavy fighter-bomber, a further development of the Zerstörer concept. Used mainly on the Western Front.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.32 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,517.71 70,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.68 3,378
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
27 11 10 1

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 3.37 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,893.68 51,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 572.42 15,455
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
64 25 12 0

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 3.44 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,776.75 113,712
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.16 1,226
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
27 12 10 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 3.11 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,615.94 43,630
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 952.51 25,717
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
64 23 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,852.02 118,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 557.89 35,705
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
84 26 9 0

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 2.69 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,082.88 90,961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.11 3,957
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
39 22 14 3

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 4.41 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,275.79 88,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,190.44 85,427
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
94 34 11 2

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 2.28 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,232.92 115,894
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 642.36 60,382
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
64 31 13 2

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 4.48 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,010.37 128,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 916.49 58,655
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
105 46 14 1

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 4.20 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,696.67 283,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.55 1,318
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
153 69 14 6

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 3.45 528
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 76
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,111.04 322,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,400.10 520,215
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
94 37 9 5

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 2.45 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,395.34 131,161
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,378.18 223,549
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
31 12 12 1

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 2.94 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,798.13 55,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 171.98 5,331
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
26 13 11 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.81 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,832.95 73,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,165.51 82,303
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
49 20 13 1

A further modification of the Me 262 A. The prototype first flew in January 1945, with modification improvement continuing until the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,298.88 112,645
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 416.66 20,416
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
36 16 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.94 142
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,448.57 88,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 527.31 18,983
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
54 25 12 0

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 3.59 194
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,483.58 188,113
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.82 3,662
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
111 45 19 1

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 3.20 355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,783.59 308,978
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 447.56 49,679
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
124 57 16 1

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 4.69 581
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,463.18 553,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.65 700
Attack Aircraft 27 4,598 2,414
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
14 6 12 5

Designed for close support of ground forces. The only completed prototype underwent trials in 1935. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.57 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 277.14 3,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,774.37 24,841
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
3 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 0.33 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 65.35 196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,051.43 9,154
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
9 5 16 5

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 4.44 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.44 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 349.83 3,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,765.24 15,887
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
3 1 3 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 499.78 1,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,002.40 3,007
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
41 19 6 16

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 1.07 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.12 169
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 226.82 9,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,054.62 207,239
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
11 7 8 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.18 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.36 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 471.02 5,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,524.18 60,766
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
81 37 6 9

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 0.88 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.73 221
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 179.51 14,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,049.21 327,986
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
2 1 2 4

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 1.50 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 293.75 587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,664.11 13,328
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
4 1 2 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.50 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 142.62 570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,014.64 8,058
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
143 72 11 20

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 1.50 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.34 478
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.36 57,536
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,494.23 928,674
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
99 47 5 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.23 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.13 211
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 354.78 35,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,146.13 410,467
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
148 63 7 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.35 496
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 223.09 33,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,700.36 991,653
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
16 7 3 7

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 1.00 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.81 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 297.19 4,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,812.35 92,997
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
38 16 2 9

Attack modification of the iconic Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber featuring enhanced armament and armor.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.47 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.37 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 209.14 7,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,744.81 218,302
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
14 8 4 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.14 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.14 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 546.30 7,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,569.31 105,970
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
115 49 3 13

This well-armored attack aircraft became a legend of the Soviet Air Force. Early models of the IL-2 lacked a rear gunner.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.37 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.17 479
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 117.23 13,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,371.59 1,307,732
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
102 47 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 0.55 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.93 401
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 273.32 27,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,470.94 1,272,036
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
65 25 4 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.43 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.51 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 233.82 15,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,753.53 438,979
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
302 148 6 24

A drastic modification of the IL-2 attack aircraft, it had much heavier armor to increase durability. Bomb capacity was also increased.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.61 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.45 1,647
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 342.17 103,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,443.48 6,475,931
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
52 27 6 13

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 1.50 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.44 231
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 777.73 40,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,503.09 910,160
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
588 310 7 29

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 1.04 612
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.27 3,686
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 551.04 324,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,545.81 14,432,933
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
587 306 8 36

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.74 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.87 4,621
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 459.63 269,800
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,367.30 20,173,607
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
36 17 5 12

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 1.56 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.58 165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 950.92 34,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,903.71 788,533
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
40 20 4 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.68 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.80 232
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 722.08 28,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,884.06 1,235,362
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
192 96 5 24

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 1.05 201
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.12 1,368
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.63 190,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,375.66 6,408,126
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
288 143 6 28

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 0.86 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.12 2,052
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,041.97 300,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,079.66 9,526,942
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
1,605 935 9 37

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 0.95 1,520
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.75 15,653
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,080.01 1,733,420
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,998.99 70,618,386
Bombers 24 4,732 2,981
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
6 6 0 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 12.00 72
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 19.93 119
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,567.85 129,407
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
168 124 3 29

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 0.27 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.29 1,560
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 82.82 13,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,358.36 2,244,203
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
7 6 1 27

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 0.29 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.29 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 123.31 863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,304.17 121,129
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
330 244 2 32

Due to problems with the diesel engines on the early Ju 86, it was decided to replace them with the radial BMW 132. The new modification—the Ju 86 E—served with the Luftwaffe until it was replaced by more advanced He 111 bombers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.19 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.54 3,147
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 110.30 36,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,359.85 4,408,752
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
122 63 1 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.07 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.22 637
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 67.38 8,220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,667.30 1,545,411
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
264 130 1 34

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.06 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.16 1,362
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 38.05 10,045
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,570.28 3,054,554
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
61 29 1 22

A drastic modification of the SB bomber built with the aim of improving its combat performance. First flew in 1940. A total of about 200 aircraft were built and saw combat along with the SB.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.89 298
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 38.78 2,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,544.98 765,243
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
8 4 1 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 132.59 1,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,168.53 49,348
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
93 49 2 27

The most mass-produced modification of the Ju 88. Mass production started in March 1939, and by 1940–1941, the Ju 88 A became the main bomber type in the Luftwaffe. The aircraft was widely used on all fronts and was also supplied to the allies of Germany.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.09 473
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 59.65 5,547
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,183.92 1,598,104
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
29 13 2 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.17 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.69 107
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 120.07 3,482
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,874.03 344,346
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
101 46 2 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.22 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.61 365
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 143.32 14,475
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,240.10 1,539,249
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
269 140 11 31

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.93 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 1,272
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 405.10 108,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,150.93 5,151,600
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
37 19 3 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.70 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.27 158
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 348.09 12,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,180.75 598,687
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
88 49 2 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.09 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.72 415
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.96 7,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,400.62 1,795,254
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
73 34 2 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.44 324
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.25 17,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,298.45 1,554,787
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
31 14 1 12

It was created to replace the Ju 88 in the Luftwaffe under the Bomber B design competition. However, a number of technical problems and changes in requirements from the Ministry of Aviation (RLM) did not allow the model to be launched into production. Several pre-production prototypes were tested.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.16 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 105.74 3,278
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,358.23 693,105
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
292 152 6 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.60 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.59 1,631
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 417.00 121,764
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,663.50 7,493,742
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
13 8 2 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.62 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.62 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 488.23 6,346
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,895.95 362,647
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
597 297 5 29

Project for a high-speed reconnaissance bomber. Developed in 1945–1946 with the use of the German Jumo 004 engine. Development was discontinued in early 1946 as the Myasishchev design bureau was closed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.28 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.95 3,550
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 303.37 181,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,944.99 20,265,161
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
6 2 0 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.83 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 294.36 1,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,569.12 87,414
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
88 40 2 19

An attempt to adapt the serial Tu-2 for jet engines. The aircraft was tested in 1947-1948. A small series of planes were built, they were used as testbed aircraft and for crew training.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.27 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.15 453
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 294.60 25,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,493.41 2,683,419
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
66 36 2 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.94 458
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 307.84 20,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,203.19 2,521,410
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
1,895 1,441 4 42

Before the capitulation of Germany in the war, the Junkers company managed to partially prepare the project documentation for the development of the Ju 287 V3 design. Further development was carried out with the participation of German designers, but already as part of the Soviet OKB-1 work. Only a single prototype was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.31 583
Ground Targets Destroyed 14.82 28,091
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.79 1,087,336
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81,306.49 154,075,805
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
88 35 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 0.60 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.30 378
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 563.63 49,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,081.22 2,559,147
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