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PaulSturm
R2‑D2
[R2_D2] R2‑D2

Position: Combat Officer

Days in clan: 1921

[R2_D2] R2‑D2

Position: Combat Officer

Days in clan: 1921

13,111
Battles Fought
74.40%
Victories/Battles
2,220
Average Experience per Battle
39,131
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 161/179

  • marcel
    92

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    235

    • 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
    1466

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    395

    • 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
    748

    • 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
    48

    • 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
    229

    • 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 13,111
Victories 9,754 (74.40%)
Draws 31 (0%)
Defeats 3,326 (25%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,220
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,388

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.09
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,141.40
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,659.95

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
13,571
Fighters 2,890 (21%)
Multirole Fighters 1,772 (13%)
Heavy Fighters 1,919 (14%)
Attack Aircraft 1,510 (11%)
Bombers 5,480 (40%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
13,571
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 5,861 (43%)
Germany Aircraft 2,716 (20%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 2,277 (17%)
Japan Aircraft 513 (4%)
U.K. Aircraft 1,587 (12%)
China Aircraft 119 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 498 (4%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 120 6,140 2,657
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
10 5 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.10 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 410.39 4,103
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.50 214
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
1 1 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 17.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,220.04 1,220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
213 116 31 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 8.32 1,772
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 818.01 174,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.73 2,072
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
15 9 25 1

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 8.00 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 711.97 10,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.92 313
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
9 6 22 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 9.89 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 817.21 7,354
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.20 1
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
1 1 2 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 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,142.20 1,142
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
7 2 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 353.85 2,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.91 125
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
2 1 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.35 1,288
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
56 29 22 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 7.23 405
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 623.58 34,920
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.01 0
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
12 6 10 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 4.17 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 433.94 5,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.22 14
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
5 4 11 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 6.40 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,043.72 5,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.07 0
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
3 3 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 14.00 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,573.27 4,719
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
2 1 14 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 10.50 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,039.76 2,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
15 10 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.87 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 885.02 13,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.83 12
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
20 7 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.95 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 264.16 5,283
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.00 380
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
2 1 5 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 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.12 924
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
4 2 7 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 4.25 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 796.51 3,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.65 10
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
14 8 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.43 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,049.54 14,693
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.83 753
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
56 27 16 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 4.55 255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 730.12 40,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.65 484
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
7 5 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.29 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.41 7,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.97 258
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
42 23 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.17 259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 957.74 40,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.17 552
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
2 2 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 14.50 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,403.37 2,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
2 2 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.50 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,553.23 5,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
6 3 8 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 4.17 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.33 7,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
4 1 3 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 1.50 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 297.39 1,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
185 111 22 3

Developed in 1934–1937, but never entered service due to lack of advantage over the mass-produced I-16. Only prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.04 1,117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,185.30 219,280
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.44 8,220
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
14 6 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 828.37 11,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.50 62
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
36 14 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 694.32 24,995
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.04 73
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
276 123 18 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 4.31 1,190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 875.07 241,519
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.48 2,617
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
2 1 5 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 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 856.48 1,712
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.88 43
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
66 31 17 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 3.76 248
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.57 42,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.40 554
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
52 22 17 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 3.90 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 833.53 43,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.42 541
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
48 19 11 1

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 3.31 159
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 703.00 33,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.85 568
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
27 14 10 0

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 4.63 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 930.74 25,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.09 407
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
34 14 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.76 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 512.59 17,428
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.30 350
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
250 114 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 1,205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 948.89 237,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.45 3,612
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
2 1 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,243.73 2,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.35 290
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
2 1 8 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 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.81 1,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.41 118
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
111 58 17 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 4.23 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 803.98 89,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.10 1,676
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
28 12 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 3.64 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 998.46 27,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.34 345
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
3 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 506.11 1,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.83 449
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
97 42 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.26 510
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,322.42 128,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.33 8,955
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
6 5 13 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 7.33 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,941.27 11,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 291.36 1,748
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
174 81 19 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 3.96 689
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 961.85 167,362
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.26 1,785
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
39 21 15 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 5.26 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,499.96 58,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.04 4,525
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
29 10 7 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 2.62 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 594.55 17,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.36 10
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
2 1 6 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 3.50 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,361.44 2,722
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
79 32 25 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 4.90 387
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,361.53 107,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.47 36
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
4 2 7 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 4.25 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,387.25 5,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
15 8 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.13 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,332.20 19,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.34 5
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
15 8 11 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 3.93 59
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.38 17,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.57 98
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
7 2 8 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 3.29 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 579.55 4,056
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.13 21
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
3 2 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 4.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,327.26 3,981
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 247.56 742
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
118 54 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.82 687
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,822.90 215,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.04 3,544
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
53 21 12 1

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 3.13 166
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 830.35 44,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.52 5,168
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
12 7 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.08 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,663.32 19,959
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.64 547
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
18 11 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,055.38 18,996
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.04 360
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
44 16 16 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 3.16 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 777.19 34,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.52 110
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
81 38 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 315
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,099.79 89,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.16 5,683
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
8 5 11 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 3.75 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,181.93 9,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
63 30 25 2

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 4.94 311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,638.49 103,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.47 5,951
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
150 50 12 1

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91 437
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 908.44 136,266
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.73 3,859
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
10 5 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.04 13,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.08 0
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
54 20 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 966.09 52,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
3 1 6 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 2.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 581.19 1,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
65 20 12 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 2.82 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 813.44 52,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.65 42
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
45 21 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.38 61,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.18 3,112
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
178 73 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.61 821
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,385.64 246,644
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.76 7,789
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
38 17 16 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 3.87 147
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,188.59 45,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.01 874
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
39 17 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 166
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,352.69 52,755
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.26 634
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
15 6 10 0

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 3.67 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.02 17,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
9 5 10 2

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 6.11 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,577.27 14,195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.51 211
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
54 12 12 2

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 2.13 115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 611.99 33,047
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.30 3,580
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
154 64 15 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 4.89 753
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,373.15 211,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.42 680
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
57 28 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.37 306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,916.52 109,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.91 51
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
55 22 13 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 2.80 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 851.02 46,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.66 476
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
136 53 15 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 4.49 610
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,705.04 231,885
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.75 7,853
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
2 1 8 0

The last series in the evolution of Germany's Bf 109 fighters, called upon to standardize and put together the aircraft's multiple versions, manufactured by different plants.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,166.29 4,332
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 309.37 618
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
79 31 15 2

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 3.59 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,439.86 113,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.56 6,364
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
36 16 11 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 3.86 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,391.25 50,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.03 1,044
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
3 2 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,762.17 8,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.92 2
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
3 2 9 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 7.00 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,630.77 4,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
5 3 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,516.04 7,580
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.20 230
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
45 21 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 200
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,554.13 69,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.33 6,404
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
41 21 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 5.56 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,768.66 72,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.22 1,033
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
2 1 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.00 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,240.45 6,480
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
38 18 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.76 219
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,889.22 71,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.40 5,183
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
30 14 14 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 3.67 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,685.57 50,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
69 31 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.32 298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,913.19 132,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.82 3,575
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
41 14 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.88 118
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,001.18 41,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.32 710
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
77 34 14 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 5.00 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,979.53 152,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.37 7,112
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
29 17 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.83 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,386.46 69,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 138.87 4,027
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
67 28 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,674.79 112,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.80 3,805
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
19 12 12 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 6.11 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,542.09 67,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.89 1,631
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
42 21 15 6

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 4.88 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,026.21 85,100
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 428.85 18,011
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
81 40 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.72 382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,465.02 199,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.80 6,302
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
50 21 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,721.46 86,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.62 2,980
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
14 4 10 0

Designed for the U.S. Navy as a heavy deck-based fighter with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability. Due to the difficulty of VTOL operations and high requirements to pilot skills, the project was terminated in favor of seaplanes. A total of three prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,265.83 31,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
67 31 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.66 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,947.86 264,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 156.49 10,484
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
212 82 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.85 1,029
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,413.84 511,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.84 1,873
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
236 78 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.54 1,071
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,006.41 473,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.37 5,279
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
16 7 13 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 5.31 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,941.75 47,068
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.61 9
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
15 6 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.13 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,337.31 35,059
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 138.94 2,084
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
295 62 16 2

The first jet-powered fighter to enter service with the Soviet Air Force. Developed on the basis of the Yak-3 in 1946. A total of 280 aircraft were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 743
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,032.29 304,525
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.28 2,148
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
63 26 15 1

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 3.13 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,625.07 102,379
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.01 6,615
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
32 18 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.28 201
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,116.98 99,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.06 4,642
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
84 39 16 3

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 4.45 374
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,819.44 236,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.72 10,224
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
33 17 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.73 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,013.82 99,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.18 137
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
196 68 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 714
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,649.57 323,314
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.18 1,015
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
10 2 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.70 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.21 18,172
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
94 42 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.72 538
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,125.14 293,763
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.25 10,739
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
59 25 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.47 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,279.53 134,492
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.56 4,163
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
65 30 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 301
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,005.51 195,357
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 252.76 16,429
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
40 16 18 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.47 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,468.46 98,738
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 254.56 10,182
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
113 56 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.27 596
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,213.64 363,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.00 13,447
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
53 25 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.89 259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,433.49 181,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.38 709
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
5 2 11 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 8.60 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,547.42 22,737
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.07 120
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
8 4 12 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 5.62 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,237.89 25,903
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
36 17 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.28 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,372.25 121,401
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.77 1,107
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
60 25 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.07 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,422.88 145,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 104.23 6,253
Multirole Fighters 67 4,168 1,654
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
19 9 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.05 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 567.20 10,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.69 1,324
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
2 2 24 0

Developed in early 1926 as an all-metal version of the Gamecock fighter. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 23.00 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,458.52 2,917
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
4 3 4 0

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 1.75 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 468.28 1,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 321.86 1,287
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
2 2 4 1

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 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 598.63 1,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,645.87 3,291
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
3 1 4 1

Developed as a one-seat modification of the successful two-seat carrier-based Grumman FF-1 fighter. By September 1940 all F2Fs were converted into trainer aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 152.81 458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 499.01 1,497
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
31 18 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.26 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.13 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 489.21 15,165
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,328.26 41,176
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
186 81 28 2

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 6.58 1,223
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 723.40 134,552
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.51 9,580
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
2 1 5 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 582.51 1,165
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 412.50 825
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
1 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 564.26 564
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
9 4 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.78 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 323.55 2,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 394.31 3,548
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
14 7 13 1

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 2.29 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 473.59 6,630
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 941.50 13,181
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
26 12 11 2

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 3.62 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 591.59 15,381
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 961.15 24,989
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
1 1 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 15.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,456.12 1,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,709.19 3,709
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
2 1 5 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 456.36 912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,772.04 5,544
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
2 1 6 0

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 3.50 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.48 1,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,595.44 3,190
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
39 19 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 704.65 27,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 297.01 11,583
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
18 6 8 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 2.50 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 586.63 10,559
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 765.15 13,772
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
10 4 10 2

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 3.40 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.97 5,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,129.89 11,298
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
7 4 8 5

Last mass-produced modification of the Polikarpov I-16. First flew in 1940. The main difference from its predecessors was it had no guns in the wings, but carried a synchronized large-caliber machine gun.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 773.58 5,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,769.34 12,385
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
33 16 11 2

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 3.79 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.58 27,706
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 493.01 16,269
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
26 13 16 3

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 5.08 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,027.16 26,706
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,755.72 45,648
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
118 57 16 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 3.89 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 790.20 93,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,669.03 196,945
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
12 5 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.49 8,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,594.88 19,138
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
133 57 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.14 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 447.09 59,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.46 16,552
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
2 1 4 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 956.52 1,913
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 417.24 834
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
75 33 13 6

The Hurricane Mk II entered service in 1940. Compared to the early fighter variants, it was equipped with a more powerful engine, and its armament was gradually enhanced. This modification remained in production until 1944 and was also built in Canada.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,152.77 86,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 875.98 65,698
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
38 16 9 1

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 2.03 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 653.83 24,845
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 172.47 6,553
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
54 20 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 998.27 53,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.59 11,803
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
103 42 14 7

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 2.77 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.32 136
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 968.49 99,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,402.11 453,417
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
3 2 9 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 7.00 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,105.73 6,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
11 6 10 2

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 4.09 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,518.60 16,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 431.79 4,749
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
37 18 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.14 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,457.67 53,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 610.04 22,571
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
42 22 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.40 269
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,845.92 77,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,154.62 48,494
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
24 8 10 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 2.12 51
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 582.83 13,987
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,660.28 39,846
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
70 33 18 4

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 4.73 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,535.11 107,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,829.11 198,037
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
190 79 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.19 796
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,423.37 270,440
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,443.68 274,298
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
168 67 10 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 2.94 494
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,011.35 169,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.58 3,456
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
79 35 12 5

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 3.35 265
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,302.55 102,901
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,462.40 273,529
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
124 45 11 2

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 3.06 380
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 953.08 118,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 775.65 96,180
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
45 13 15 2

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 2.53 114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 858.47 38,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,115.92 95,216
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
23 13 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.61 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,594.48 36,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,276.45 75,358
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
218 66 16 2

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 2.65 577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 989.36 215,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.66 23,469
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
82 31 17 2

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 4.38 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,690.15 138,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 963.71 79,024
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
9 4 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,019.24 18,173
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,088.89 18,800
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
23 10 10 1

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 2.78 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,468.91 33,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,421.80 55,701
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
52 22 12 4

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 3.12 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,500.09 78,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,310.95 276,169
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
137 49 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,470.96 201,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,077.86 284,666
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
52 27 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 242
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.48 97,681
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,401.78 176,892
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
93 45 13 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 394
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 93
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,332.50 216,922
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,980.17 463,156
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
145 57 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 566
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,032.11 294,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,507.43 798,577
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
58 30 11 6

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 3.38 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.22 71
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,440.10 141,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,074.09 526,297
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
27 13 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.30 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,089.07 56,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,662.71 98,893
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
75 32 17 8

Designed as a modification of the Hawker Typhoon. However, due to multiple significant changes to the design, was redesignated into the Hawker Tempest. As a multirole fighter, it proved to be one of the best British World War II aircraft.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,964.43 147,332
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,071.29 155,346
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
6 1 4 0

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 2.17 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,401.42 20,408
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
320 109 16 5

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 2.64 845
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 88
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,319.82 422,341
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,138.24 684,235
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
27 13 9 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,850.97 49,976
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,889.77 186,023
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
464 110 19 1

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 3.06 1,420
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,241.05 575,845
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.47 12,281
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
68 28 14 4

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 4.82 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,233.28 151,862
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,347.10 91,602
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
101 48 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.54 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,283.47 331,630
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,355.47 237,902
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
45 23 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.67 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,734.32 123,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,694.54 121,254
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
59 24 13 2

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 3.27 193
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,421.19 142,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 897.96 52,979
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
91 34 21 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 4.05 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,302.65 209,541
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.35 2,761
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
77 37 11 7

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 3.88 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,761.39 212,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,214.75 709,535
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
118 48 17 2

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 4.10 484
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,196.46 377,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 343.91 40,581
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
5 3 6 0

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 4.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,370.06 21,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
9 3 4 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 1.33 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,424.38 12,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,654.55 95,890
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
19 9 10 1

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 5.26 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,329.92 101,268
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.21 1,352
Heavy Fighters 44 4,189 1,830
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
164 96 27 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.68 1,096
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 884.65 145,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 987.42 161,937
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
79 44 26 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 7.39 584
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,321.55 104,402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 913.96 72,202
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
18 11 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 933.91 16,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,275.43 40,957
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
31 17 14 3

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 5.00 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,081.15 33,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 753.57 23,360
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
56 25 12 0

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 2.68 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 730.44 40,904
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.52 365
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
111 51 15 3

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 3.86 429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,240.96 137,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,088.88 120,865
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
143 68 20 6

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 4.78 684
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,338.97 191,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,458.46 208,559
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
252 106 27 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 4.87 1,228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,822.39 459,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,735.95 437,458
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
467 197 17 4

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 4.69 2,191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,679.09 784,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.60 13,821
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
62 30 14 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.42 336
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,052.02 127,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.43 1,080
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
28 13 13 3

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 4.43 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,718.82 48,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,398.18 67,149
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
46 18 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 2.74 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.12 38,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,563.84 71,936
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
4 2 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.75 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,357.30 5,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,417.13 9,668
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
170 83 21 3

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 5.30 901
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,914.52 325,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 470.70 80,019
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
32 14 13 1

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 3.66 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,470.67 47,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,002.99 32,095
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
89 37 15 6

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 3.19 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,558.98 138,749
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,620.92 233,261
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
36 16 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.61 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,881.86 67,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,346.75 48,483
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
9 4 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,958.02 17,622
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
6 1 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,038.94 6,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
126 50 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 365
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,214.82 153,067
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,261.35 158,930
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
100 40 29 3

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 4.66 466
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,020.68 202,068
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,623.27 162,326
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
29 14 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,568.85 45,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,097.22 60,819
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
162 53 17 4

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 2.59 419
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.15 166,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,159.14 187,780
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
165 56 20 2

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 3.59 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,134.17 352,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 572.80 94,511
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
127 57 16 1

Heavy fighter-bomber incorporating two fuselages of the Bf 109. The only prototype was destroyed in an Allied bombing raid.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.05 514
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,035.17 258,466
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 216.22 27,459
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
19 9 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.16 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,178.76 79,396
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.03 19
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
73 28 14 3

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 3.45 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,077.42 151,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,847.25 134,849
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
115 47 13 4

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 3.18 366
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,874.68 215,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,611.97 415,376
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
19 9 9 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 3.89 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,332.17 44,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,906.76 55,228
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
3 1 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.67 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,433.11 7,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,215.22 9,645
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
24 7 16 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 3.62 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,703.53 64,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.93 982
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
46 20 14 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 4.80 221
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,922.84 134,450
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,165.92 99,632
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
115 53 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.40 736
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,740.24 545,128
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.33 22,348
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
461 187 30 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.68 2,619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,481.87 2,066,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,030.41 1,397,020
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
224 98 15 9

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 3.12 699
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.15 482
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,455.82 326,104
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,014.11 2,691,161
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
50 25 17 2

Project for a long-range interceptor with the envisaged ability to reach high speed in combat by using additional engines. The development was discontinued due to the end of the war.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,365.33 168,266
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.93 4,346
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
89 40 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,317.51 295,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,673.34 326,926
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
147 55 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.61 971
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,368.78 642,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.90 3,953
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
81 40 13 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 3.47 281
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,389.19 193,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.75 3,786
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
83 35 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 4.33 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,221.80 350,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 519.52 43,119
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
61 35 18 6

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 5.69 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,686.58 285,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,578.72 279,301
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
59 31 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,940.29 291,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,638.72 96,684
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
5 5 14 0

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 11.00 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 11,310.84 56,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 963.65 4,818
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
3 2 14 0

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 9.00 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 7,905.12 23,715
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 420.40 1,261
Attack Aircraft 29 3,472 1,489
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
4 2 2 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 1.50 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 176.92 707
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,184.71 16,738
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
17 11 13 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.29 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.65 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 226.21 3,845
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,037.85 68,643
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
4 2 5 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.25 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.95 967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,977.65 7,910
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
28 15 18 12

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 4.50 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.96 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.74 13,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,934.52 54,166
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
40 18 6 13

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 1.75 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 250.19 10,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,583.66 223,346
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
39 25 10 17

In 1936, the Soviet Union purchased from the U.S. a production license for the Vultee V-11 attack bomber. Redesigned as the BSh-1, it underwent trials in 1937–1939.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.62 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 176
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 442.48 17,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,659.24 259,710
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
32 15 10 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.72 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.06 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 361.45 11,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,034.90 161,116
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
12 5 1 8

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 0.33 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.17 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 67.32 807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,735.76 44,829
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
29 12 8 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.14 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.48 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 340.48 9,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,282.35 153,188
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
272 117 12 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.99 269
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.51 954
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 306.35 83,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,878.21 2,142,871
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
8 4 2 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.62 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.38 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 323.50 2,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,722.34 85,778
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
21 9 3 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 0.62 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.10 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 218.05 4,579
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,829.57 143,420
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
18 7 4 10

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 0.89 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.67 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 189.41 3,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,414.50 115,460
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
68 29 6 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.69 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.01 205
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 279.65 19,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,648.87 588,123
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
103 45 8 20

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 1.08 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.54 365
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 400.98 41,301
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,699.33 999,030
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
30 14 4 11

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 0.93 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.37 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 382.68 11,480
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,853.52 235,605
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
125 48 4 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.54 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.38 297
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 202.03 25,253
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,915.24 1,364,405
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
54 23 3 11

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 0.54 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.94 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 257.06 13,881
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,701.83 631,898
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
195 94 4 12

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 0.66 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.57 502
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 360.31 70,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,994.88 2,534,001
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
190 72 9 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.87 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.86 544
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 502.94 95,559
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,950.88 2,840,667
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
63 27 5 14

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 1.29 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.16 262
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 704.95 44,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,792.92 1,120,954
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
425 159 6 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.98 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 1,613
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 584.46 248,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,727.44 8,384,162
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
403 164 6 14

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 0.75 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.31 1,332
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 470.97 189,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,651.81 7,516,679
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
253 102 7 22

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 0.94 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 961
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 682.40 172,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,893.19 4,779,977
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
149 70 10 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.77 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.16 620
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.26 177,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,955.06 3,122,303
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
177 80 7 20

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 0.84 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.50 797
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.47 136,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,223.08 4,110,485
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
390 175 9 27

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 1.21 472
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.46 2,128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,109.58 432,736
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,030.89 10,542,046
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
143 53 9 26

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 0.97 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.34 763
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,002.11 143,301
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,348.62 4,196,852
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
180 92 11 29

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.39 1,150
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,514.01 272,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,666.02 5,339,883
Bombers 23 12,016 5,394
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
4 2 1 6

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 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 217.62 870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,651.28 14,605
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
344 180 5 30

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 0.15 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.95 3,079
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 59.57 20,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,119.91 4,513,250
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
4 2 1 4

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 0.25 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.50 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 63.56 254
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,337.94 21,351
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
21 14 4 13

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 0.62 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.29 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 209.66 4,402
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,963.97 188,243
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
10 5 0 13

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 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.70 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 39.47 394
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,867.97 78,679
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
59 31 2 19

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 0.08 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.27 252
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 42.52 2,508
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,504.60 619,771
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
34 16 3 18

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 0.32 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.50 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 135.71 4,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,272.64 349,269
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
3 1 0 2

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 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 117.36 352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,431.00 22,293
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
57 20 1 10

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 0.11 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.86 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 83.67 4,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,401.62 706,892
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
100 34 2 10

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 0.21 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.87 287
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 89.72 8,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,423.18 1,042,318
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
202 66 2 12

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 0.23 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.41 891
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 131.78 26,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,515.43 3,336,117
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
683 306 7 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 682
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 3,082
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.43 328,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,381.47 12,554,543
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
811 372 3 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.20 4,221
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 93.57 75,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,042.52 16,254,484
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
87 33 3 14

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 0.51 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.07 354
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.68 25,811
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,230.18 2,021,025
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
108 43 1 17

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 0.08 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.20 454
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 102.45 11,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,516.20 2,323,749
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
17 7 4 5

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 0.82 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.12 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 476.36 8,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,201.07 258,418
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
728 324 9 21

One of the most iconic bombers of World War II. 5,000 re-engined B-29C were ordered. After the end of World War II, the order was canceled.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.18 1,590
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.29 3,850
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.69 780,918
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,827.79 20,258,627
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
165 64 6 11

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 1.31 216
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.09 675
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 627.12 103,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,015.56 3,632,567
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
7,741 3,535 9 28

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 0.82 6,375
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.94 53,732
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 617.42 4,779,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,315.44 296,599,855
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
169 60 3 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.26 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 642
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 237.82 40,191
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,088.15 4,577,897
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
29 11 2 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.45 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 382.31 11,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,889.98 808,809
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
438 173 4 21

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 0.53 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.01 2,632
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 476.88 208,871
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,015.39 15,336,741
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
202 95 5 17

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 1.04 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.25 1,060
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 843.85 170,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,484.83 6,763,935
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