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kamilos353
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Days in clan: 3675

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Days in clan: 3675

28,018
Battles Fought
62.33%
Victories/Battles
1,589
Average Experience per Battle
30,400
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 156/177

  • marcel
    139

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    516

    • 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
    931

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    771

    • 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
    136

    • 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
    8

    • 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
    214

    • 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.

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Overall Results

Battles Fought 28,018
Victories 17,463 (62.33%)
Draws 85 (0%)
Defeats 10,470 (37%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,589
Maximum Experience per Battle 6,960

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,043.87
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,438.40

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
27,599
Fighters 8,415 (30%)
Multirole Fighters 5,087 (18%)
Heavy Fighters 4,303 (16%)
Attack Aircraft 4,568 (17%)
Bombers 5,226 (19%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
27,599
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 5,972 (22%)
Germany Aircraft 7,076 (26%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 5,153 (19%)
Japan Aircraft 2,886 (10%)
U.K. Aircraft 4,076 (15%)
China Aircraft 792 (3%)
Europe Aircraft 1,644 (6%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 115 19,494 8,415
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
53 17 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 337.49 17,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.31 1,288
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
17 8 13 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 3.71 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 387.88 6,593
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.78 217
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
61 25 13 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 3.26 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 299.44 18,265
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.64 39
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
31 14 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 313.61 9,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.48 820
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
165 87 27 3

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 6.24 1,030
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 681.71 112,482
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.92 7,081
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
96 50 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.44 522
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 558.20 53,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.15 782
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
30 11 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.01 8,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
91 40 12 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 3.90 355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 434.47 39,536
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.63 3,788
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
145 68 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.67 822
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 513.60 74,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.53 366
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
274 120 22 2

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 4.65 1,273
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 442.02 121,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.26 620
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
25 10 14 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 3.20 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 274.94 6,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.86 46
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
50 22 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 486.57 24,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.62 1,081
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
71 28 15 0

The first monoplane carrier-based fighter adopted by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. Successfully used during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.13 222
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 451.17 32,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.69 48
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
92 34 8 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 2.29 211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 304.44 28,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.57 328
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
39 16 9 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 2.26 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 356.23 13,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.49 604
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
21 8 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 473.21 9,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.90 186
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
261 109 20 1

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 3.43 895
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 486.80 127,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.67 8,526
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
28 12 13 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 3.04 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 488.90 13,689
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.42 1,075
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
175 82 21 2

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 3.91 684
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 603.62 105,632
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.97 14,344
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
116 49 21 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 4.50 522
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 684.36 79,385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.90 5,556
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
171 78 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 723
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 723.71 123,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.56 5,055
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
33 16 24 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 6.27 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 885.82 29,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.31 4,168
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
93 49 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 436
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 785.69 73,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.83 8,633
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
257 124 25 2

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 4.08 1,048
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 659.35 169,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.88 18,729
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
97 51 13 1

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 4.52 438
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 988.43 95,877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.12 4,086
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
526 243 17 2

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 3.97 2,086
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 971.42 510,965
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.12 20,577
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
114 63 18 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 4.96 565
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,286.50 146,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.40 2,097
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
305 136 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.25 1,295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 881.25 268,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.14 22,307
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
89 38 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 949.71 84,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.89 2,215
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
167 68 16 2

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 3.41 570
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 701.86 117,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.54 11,112
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
107 41 12 0

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 2.35 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.96 54,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.76 2,328
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
304 108 15 1

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 1.85 562
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 389.03 118,265
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.98 10,330
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
271 115 20 2

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 3.89 1,054
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 791.34 214,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.50 14,770
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
60 26 19 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 3.82 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 807.19 48,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.08 1,564
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
250 116 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.16 1,040
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 905.13 226,283
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 86.62 21,654
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
28 7 6 0

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 2.36 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 503.30 14,092
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
21 10 17 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 4.43 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 975.43 20,483
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
88 31 9 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 2.14 188
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 405.65 35,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.33 2,845
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
169 72 19 0

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 3.52 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 806.93 136,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.35 1,580
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
205 90 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.44 705
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 726.96 149,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.89 5,307
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
542 264 20 2

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 4.72 2,558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.35 600,725
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.80 24,283
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
190 80 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.12 783
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.24 210,564
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.51 19,286
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
131 57 17 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 3.86 506
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.83 133,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.38 6,337
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
139 57 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 848.65 117,962
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.83 10,123
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
323 142 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 1,197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 982.93 317,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.90 22,254
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
306 135 17 2

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 3.66 1,120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 997.99 305,384
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.24 23,021
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
424 176 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.13 1,753
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.08 479,154
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.28 25,134
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
173 80 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 609
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 917.31 158,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 88.47 15,305
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
268 119 14 3

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 3.77 1,011
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,131.20 303,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.58 15,698
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
545 226 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 2,155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,023.43 557,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.11 64,372
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
261 109 25 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 4.43 1,157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,367.38 356,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.56 11,629
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
116 56 13 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 4.36 506
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,351.16 156,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.03 3,483
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
14 6 10 2

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 3.57 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 802.53 11,235
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 249.54 3,493
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
585 248 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 2,750
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,387.12 811,467
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.80 62,475
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
121 64 17 0

Developed in the prewar period as an alternative to Messerschmitt fighters. Vied for the world speed record. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 492
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,276.72 154,482
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.46 1,387
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
471 269 14 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 3.73 1,757
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,345.84 633,889
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.85 3,228
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
466 217 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.36 2,032
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,421.31 662,330
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.93 7,423
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
218 96 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 717
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 869.46 189,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.65 23,031
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
274 122 16 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 3.74 1,026
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.17 281,719
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.91 11,757
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
490 190 18 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 2.58 1,264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 661.75 324,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.77 28,305
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
39 16 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.27 32,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.05 1
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
141 69 18 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 4.94 697
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,799.19 253,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 122.16 17,224
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
174 70 27 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.81 663
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.83 207,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 212.32 36,943
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
95 43 16 1

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 3.89 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,702.32 161,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.60 12,692
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
54 26 16 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,427.14 77,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.03 5,779
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
78 37 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,218.54 95,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.83 14,182
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
115 57 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.68 172,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.38 4,183
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
215 103 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 983
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,569.05 337,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 247.42 53,195
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
151 60 20 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 4.52 682
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,493.03 225,448
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 263.21 39,744
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
148 64 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.18 619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,384.18 204,858
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 161.54 23,908
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
130 48 17 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 5.00 650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,816.25 236,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.99 1,688
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
456 191 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 1,733
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,215.78 554,394
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.40 53,989
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
87 38 16 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 4.36 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,645.31 143,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 214.53 18,664
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
543 234 18 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 3.95 2,147
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,380.29 749,497
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 182.89 99,308
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
179 66 15 1

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 3.65 653
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,197.11 214,283
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.12 11,298
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
506 211 22 2

This modification of the A6M confronted Allied fighters until the final days of WWII. A total of 10,449 aircraft of all variants were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.29 2,169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,291.71 653,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 164.82 83,397
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
58 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 4.14 240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,333.23 77,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.88 11,245
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
340 120 18 2

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 3.20 1,089
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,184.97 402,889
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 193.58 65,818
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
95 41 14 0

The famous P-51D aircraft flown by Joseph Peterburs in the 20th Fighter Group, U.S. Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 389
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,896.92 180,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.09 3,808
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
37 12 14 1

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 3.46 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,002.88 74,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 273.57 10,122
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
125 56 20 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 4.27 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,690.20 211,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.43 12,304
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
154 64 16 3

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 3.28 505
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,270.43 195,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 276.90 42,643
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
118 48 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.96 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,970.30 232,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.82 6,586
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
91 44 14 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 3.73 339
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,945.19 177,012
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.57 1,234
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
118 48 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 368
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,270.84 149,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.13 6,269
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
108 44 22 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 4.68 505
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,657.57 179,017
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 499.98 53,998
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
122 46 16 0

Produced during the later years of World War II, this single-seat fighter saw action in many famous battles. A total of 48 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,885.11 229,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.08 4,767
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
287 108 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 1,164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,439.84 413,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 242.62 69,633
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
48 21 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.62 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,261.68 60,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.09 2,932
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
93 36 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,336.92 124,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.90 4,919
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
98 35 16 0

First mass-produced jet fighter built by the Allies. Mostly used for training. A total of 20 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 352
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,628.68 159,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.72 8,008
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
263 107 16 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 4.83 1,269
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,813.22 476,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.87 37,573
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
230 99 19 2

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 3.49 803
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,392.72 320,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.83 8,009
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
64 25 12 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 3.23 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,277.24 81,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 336.79 21,554
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
267 112 16 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 3.89 1,038
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,941.44 518,363
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.07 28,053
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
147 74 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.69 542
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,403.37 353,295
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.01 13,231
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
124 51 13 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 3.98 494
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,673.58 207,523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.30 3,757
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
310 115 15 2

Project for a high-speed well-armed fighter developed by the Tachikawa Aircraft Company in 1943–1945. By the end of World War II only prototypes were built that never took to the air.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 964
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,354.11 419,774
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 270.46 83,841
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
143 57 14 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 4.62 661
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,335.52 333,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.71 6,536
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
147 63 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,585.05 233,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.43 7,413
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
150 51 16 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 2.97 445
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,425.22 213,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.28 4,091
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
70 28 14 0

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 4.49 314
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,197.95 153,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.03 72
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
40 20 13 0

Prototype model of a mixed-power fighter. A total of 3 aircraft were built. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.83 193
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,482.97 99,318
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.74 4,749
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
105 41 24 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 4.23 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,952.65 205,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.94 13,854
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
100 37 15 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 3.99 399
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,667.00 166,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.33 8,132
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
116 44 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,583.61 183,698
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.29 8,385
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
32 13 11 0

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 4.22 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,490.42 79,693
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
63 25 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,468.83 92,536
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.69 106
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
227 103 21 2

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 4.62 1,049
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,487.02 564,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 757.43 171,937
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
189 80 16 2

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 3.74 706
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,197.03 415,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.62 24,686
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
82 46 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 6.99 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,287.93 351,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 365.39 29,961
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
101 41 14 0

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 3.34 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,136.48 215,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.40 2,767
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
181 65 15 1

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 3.41 617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,058.22 372,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 164.05 29,693
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
53 19 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,804.42 95,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.25 808
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
34 16 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,898.99 98,565
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.70 3,797
Multirole Fighters 60 11,997 5,087
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
31 13 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.81 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 312.44 9,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.11 3
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
33 11 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.24 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 152.07 5,018
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.09 2
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
17 6 5 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 1.76 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 93.16 1,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.32 56
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
10 5 10 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 4.10 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 208.46 2,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
120 57 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 286.78 34,414
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 414.72 49,766
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
89 33 13 3

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 3.42 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 352.31 31,355
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 983.54 87,535
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
108 50 17 6

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 4.24 458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 421.77 45,550
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 790.25 85,347
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
58 28 24 1

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 8.17 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 826.56 47,940
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.59 1,310
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
18 10 10 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 3.78 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.39 9,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,123.86 20,229
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
55 24 16 3

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 3.96 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 587.15 32,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,380.04 75,902
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
11 7 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.64 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,195.91 13,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 459.82 5,057
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
28 14 18 0

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 4.64 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,045.87 29,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.46 3,344
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
70 36 25 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.27 299
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 997.61 69,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 607.24 42,506
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
283 112 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.36 668
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 239
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 503.69 142,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,225.04 629,687
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
483 209 20 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 1,526
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 338
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 637.86 308,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,591.72 768,799
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
81 37 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 936.56 75,860
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 715.81 57,980
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
295 141 25 6

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 3.94 1,161
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 336
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.87 239,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,146.58 928,242
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
500 235 22 7

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 3.78 1,889
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 386
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 833.46 416,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,934.95 967,472
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
19 8 7 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.24 12,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 453.05 8,607
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
345 141 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 1,237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.59 359,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 432.00 149,041
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
922 383 21 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 4.15 3,826
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 376
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,257.98 1,159,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,270.03 1,170,967
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
415 184 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.45 1,431
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 133
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,015.43 421,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,221.18 506,788
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
51 26 19 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 4.82 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,382.13 70,488
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 634.98 32,384
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
224 104 16 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 862
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.58 355
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,177.16 263,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,436.12 993,690
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
169 72 17 3

Modification of the LaGG-3 fighter. Used extensively for destroying aerial and ground targets, including armored targets.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 663
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,120.40 189,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.06 11,671
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
310 135 17 4

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 4.23 1,312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,282.61 397,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 832.24 257,994
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
402 176 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 1,602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.01 480,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 766.92 308,302
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
255 109 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 1,144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 131
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,372.58 350,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,198.33 560,575
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
51 24 9 3

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 2.71 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 861.28 43,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,480.97 126,529
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
276 126 14 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 4.04 1,115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,475.44 407,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,327.41 918,366
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
692 277 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 2,693
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,535.54 1,062,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,178.17 815,291
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
197 86 17 3

Developed in 1942 on the basis of the Yak-7. The most widely produced Soviet fighter. A total of 16,769 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.45 679
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,161.05 228,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 523.46 103,122
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
183 86 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.77 690
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.22 278,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,486.25 820,984
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
112 50 15 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 3.96 443
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,548.64 173,447
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,327.77 148,710
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
378 161 22 8

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 3.65 1,379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 237
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,581.89 597,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,599.38 1,360,567
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
177 80 11 5

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 3.08 545
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.12 198
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,090.70 193,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,697.83 831,516
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
132 50 12 3

A further modification of the Yak-9. Developed in 1943. Successfully used in 1944-1945 on the Soviet-German front. Produced until 1948.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 418
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,369.82 180,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 408.69 53,946
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
122 49 11 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 354
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.83 135,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,784.24 705,676
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
176 74 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 632
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,679.11 295,523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,878.96 330,697
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
234 97 13 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 698
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,425.71 333,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,786.42 886,021
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
57 25 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,699.76 96,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,473.45 140,986
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
179 80 13 3

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 3.36 602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,606.36 287,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,840.06 687,370
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
176 73 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.27 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.33 263,705
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,153.68 555,047
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
285 117 17 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91 828
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 157
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,415.84 403,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,744.18 1,352,090
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
372 150 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 1,331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,858.36 691,308
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,659.30 1,361,258
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
170 71 15 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 477
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.37 233
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,339.21 227,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,633.88 1,807,760
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
280 114 9 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.13 597
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 375
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,280.53 358,547
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,237.75 3,146,568
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
140 57 11 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.94 412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 105
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,518.98 212,657
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,104.30 574,602
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
53 20 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.91 99,581
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 657.86 34,866
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
154 66 14 3

Blueprint created on the basis of the Bf 109 featuring a jet engine. Presented in January 1943 as a "backup" for the Me 262. The project was discontinued.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 521
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,022.91 311,527
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,888.44 752,819
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
346 140 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.31 1,146
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 205
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,740.37 602,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,761.19 1,647,372
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
476 173 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 3.51 1,671
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,728.69 822,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 299.77 142,689
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
164 71 13 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 2.99 491
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,649.34 270,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,310.34 706,895
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
347 141 14 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 1,080
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 146
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,654.43 574,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,285.68 1,140,131
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
115 42 17 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 3.17 364
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,327.12 267,619
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,557.22 409,079
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
235 84 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 681
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,989.65 467,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,810.65 425,503
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
113 46 17 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 4.50 509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,581.59 291,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 208.34 23,542
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
124 54 21 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 4.59 569
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,100.66 384,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 639.26 79,267
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
56 24 16 7

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 3.88 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,674.81 149,789
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,219.77 68,307
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
23 13 10 10

Developed by the Hawker Aircraft company based on the experience gained when designing the Sea Hawk. The prototype first took to the air in July 1951. In 1953, the Hawker Hunter entered mass production. It was exported to various countries and saw combat service in a range of conflicts in the latter half of the 20th century.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.13 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.83 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,240.47 74,530
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,686.38 314,786
Heavy Fighters 39 9,207 4,303
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
62 30 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.16 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 299.19 18,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,691.57 104,877
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
117 53 12 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 2.24 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 492.28 57,596
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,334.32 156,115
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
75 36 12 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.60 270
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 752.92 56,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,627.25 122,044
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
4 3 16 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 8.25 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.75 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,634.40 6,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,960.45 15,841
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
252 107 20 4

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 3.00 755
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 131
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.62 211,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,296.25 326,655
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
166 92 18 2

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 4.90 814
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,539.76 255,600
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 195.41 32,438
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
175 91 17 5

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 4.29 751
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,127.80 197,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,537.17 444,005
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
64 33 15 1

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 4.42 283
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,479.76 94,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,717.18 109,899
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
1,122 530 24 2

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 4.71 5,282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,735.65 1,947,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 171.05 191,918
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
691 338 18 2

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.92 3,401
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,807.54 1,249,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.84 63,458
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
550 291 17 4

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 4.49 2,470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 337
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,802.52 991,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,579.19 1,418,556
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
108 54 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.08 549
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,906.13 205,862
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,479.52 267,787
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
329 170 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.40 1,446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 136
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,686.28 554,787
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,588.62 851,656
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
523 235 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.93 2,579
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,845.71 965,307
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,212.40 634,084
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
420 189 20 3

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 3.88 1,630
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 144
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,477.21 620,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,666.55 699,950
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
97 46 20 4

Widely used in various roles, including as a long-range fighter, night fighter, and fighter-bomber. A total of 7,781 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.01 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,458.49 141,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,205.21 116,905
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
185 81 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.82 706
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,840.38 340,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,942.03 359,275
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
111 54 16 9

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 4.46 495
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,166.39 240,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,461.89 606,269
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
223 100 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 866
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.27 405,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,514.63 560,761
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
228 103 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 1,048
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,964.43 447,889
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,489.83 339,681
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
308 126 13 9

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 2.83 873
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.48 455
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,249.57 384,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,781.99 2,396,853
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
287 136 25 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 4.67 1,340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,257.91 648,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,348.10 386,905
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
423 190 16 4

Designed to carry heavy cannon armament for fulfilling a wide range of combat missions. Only one prototype was built and took to the air only once.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 1,608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,093.97 885,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,540.32 1,074,554
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
99 33 16 3

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 3.80 376
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,263.01 224,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,684.45 265,760
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
152 60 23 3

Development was started before the occupation of France. The prototype first flew in the summer of 1945. A total of 200 aircraft were ordered. However, due to the development of jet aircraft and decreasing interest in the project, only 2 prototypes and a series of 4 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.76 571
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,295.24 348,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 302.71 46,011
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
181 85 18 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 4.90 886
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,526.88 457,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,014.69 183,658
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
44 16 14 1

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 3.89 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,170.76 95,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.59 1,478
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
368 163 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 1,472
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,082.45 766,340
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,316.71 1,956,549
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
375 177 26 5

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 4.35 1,633
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 206
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,364.05 886,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,504.00 2,064,000
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
271 122 17 4

Project for a high-speed fighter with heavy armament. A wooden mock-up was built by October 1943. However, the concept of the Ki-94-I was judged by the Japanese Army Air Force as too unconventional. The Tachikawa company was tasked to build an aircraft with a more conventional design. As a result, the Ki-94-II was created.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 873
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,146.71 581,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,464.26 667,814
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
240 108 15 3

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 3.70 888
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,373.62 569,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,626.82 630,436
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
62 28 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 253
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,517.89 156,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 327.29 20,291
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
62 24 11 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.06 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,883.70 116,789
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,014.88 682,922
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
17 7 5 5

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 2.41 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.59 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,204.95 37,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,970.52 169,498
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
320 149 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 1,398
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 220
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,856.74 914,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,205.36 1,985,714
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
189 99 17 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 4.70 889
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,330.10 629,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 688.05 130,041
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
132 63 24 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.42 584
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,291.43 434,468
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,254.39 693,579
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
67 35 13 2

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 4.28 287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,747.40 251,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 768.69 51,502
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
108 46 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,109.57 335,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,505.34 162,576
Attack Aircraft 29 10,819 4,568
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
62 33 23 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.37 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.81 174
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 370.54 22,973
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,865.03 239,631
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
110 46 7 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.99 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.81 309
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 124.67 13,713
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,106.20 451,682
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
39 16 4 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.10 43
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.62 102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 131.89 5,143
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,515.01 137,085
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
253 119 24 10

First flew in May 1935. Successfully used for close air support during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A total of about 260 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.28 831
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.40 606
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 368.78 93,301
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,239.89 819,692
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
345 172 10 20

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 0.98 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.60 1,243
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 196.91 67,932
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,164.28 2,126,674
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
248 123 13 14

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 1.44 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.50 867
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 278.22 68,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,344.31 1,573,389
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
205 99 9 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 257
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.01 822
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.70 49,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,542.80 1,341,274
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
96 45 8 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.83 272
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.19 27,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,391.07 517,543
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
200 69 6 19

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 0.67 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.58 515
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 177.35 35,469
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,721.81 1,544,362
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
696 282 10 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.76 531
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.65 2,540
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 206.36 143,623
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,591.46 5,979,653
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
419 191 8 17

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 0.99 414
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.42 1,433
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 267.49 112,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,020.35 3,360,526
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
95 34 3 6

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 0.46 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 130.98 12,442
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,448.00 422,559
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
483 206 6 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 0.47 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.30 1,593
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 181.33 87,581
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,533.80 5,570,823
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
179 72 5 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 0.38 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.28 409
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 167.53 29,987
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,517.46 1,345,624
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
127 48 3 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.47 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.29 418
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 209.83 26,648
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,949.00 1,136,523
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
211 84 3 12

The famous Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber, capable of carrying a 1,000 kg bomb.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.55 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.27 480
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 176.44 37,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,628.50 1,820,614
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
170 76 4 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.52 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.82 650
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 177.66 30,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,137.33 2,063,346
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
1,026 428 3 22

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 0.40 413
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.86 3,962
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 174.32 178,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,909.37 15,297,017
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
275 110 6 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.32 89
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.05 839
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 183.86 50,562
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,013.40 2,753,684
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
721 292 3 19

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 0.39 281
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.16 3,002
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 204.41 147,377
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,805.47 13,558,745
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
944 357 8 19

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 0.65 609
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.77 3,561
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 423.55 399,829
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,446.77 16,469,747
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
577 257 4 19

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 0.59 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.49 2,589
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 333.96 192,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,000.16 12,117,093
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
637 257 5 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 0.59 375
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.82 2,431
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 416.53 265,329
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,017.44 14,025,106
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
810 382 4 22

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 0.54 438
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.39 4,366
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 369.71 299,466
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,769.75 22,493,500
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
411 183 5 21

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 0.57 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.26 1,750
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 413.89 170,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,886.11 10,228,193
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
804 303 7 18

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 0.80 646
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.71 2,986
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 568.84 457,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,545.78 18,126,810
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
363 149 9 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.66 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.82 1,386
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 711.61 258,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,785.84 9,360,260
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
282 123 4 19

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 0.61 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.04 1,421
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 509.43 143,658
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,885.14 7,863,610
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
31 12 2 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.39 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.77 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 535.73 16,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,704.30 703,833
Bombers 23 7,966 5,226
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
225 193 2 21

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 0.11 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.22 2,074
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 58.92 13,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,664.39 3,299,488
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
412 307 3 36

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 0.08 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.43 3,886
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 36.72 15,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,936.99 6,154,041
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
212 181 1 28

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 0.02 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.17 2,367
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 27.25 5,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,336.98 3,675,439
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
326 241 2 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.06 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.64 2,818
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 40.55 13,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,288.88 6,288,174
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
29 18 1 24

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 0.03 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.76 225
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 24.25 703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,408.09 504,834
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
128 81 1 24

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 0.02 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.97 636
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 13.88 1,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,848.32 1,900,584
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
655 509 2 30

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.13 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.79 5,104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.92 56,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,432.57 14,038,334
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
1,086 757 4 34

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.90 9,667
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 57.72 62,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,719.51 30,103,385
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
547 281 4 29

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 0.32 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.05 3,311
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 158.68 86,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,761.70 9,715,652
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
551 247 3 21

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 0.25 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.89 3,246
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 169.09 93,168
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,854.20 12,041,666
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
234 139 5 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 0.61 143
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.12 1,431
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 381.98 89,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,780.20 6,500,566
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
609 400 4 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.36 221
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.12 3,730
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 226.30 137,817
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,166.29 12,890,270
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
758 516 3 34

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 0.08 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.95 6,028
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 72.64 55,058
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,930.75 24,961,505
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
275 125 3 22

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 0.31 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.19 1,701
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 218.67 60,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,863.36 7,937,423
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
584 392 1 25

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 0.05 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.41 4,327
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 72.42 42,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,889.25 23,295,324
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
396 245 2 24

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 0.26 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.79 2,690
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 228.93 90,657
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,477.74 11,673,185
VII g4m2
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
53 25 5 12

Second iteration of one of the most widely produced Japanese bombers in World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.66 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.70 249
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 322.41 17,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,128.93 1,225,833
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
119 66 6 19

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 0.87 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.39 760
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.15 68,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,515.61 4,226,357
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
139 70 6 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.73 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.83 811
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 461.45 64,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,486.56 4,793,631
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
91 66 3 20

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 0.33 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.82 803
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 383.30 34,880
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50,909.03 4,632,722
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
460 325 3 24

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 0.25 116
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.65 3,517
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 251.52 115,698
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49,377.47 22,713,638
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
28 17 2 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.43 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.61 269
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 426.69 11,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50,523.15 1,414,648
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
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The first jet bomber constructed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was designed in 1946-1948, several aircraft configurations were proposed. Further development of the Su-10 was discontinued during the prototype construction stage.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.47 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.02 295
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 523.05 25,629
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,858.38 1,953,060
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