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kamilos353
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Days in clan: 3457

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Days in clan: 3457

25,101
Battles Fought
62.30%
Victories/Battles
1,570
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
    114

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    444

    • 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
    783

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    685

    • 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
    200

    • 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 25,101
Victories 15,637 (62.30%)
Draws 75 (0%)
Defeats 9,389 (37%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,570
Maximum Experience per Battle 6,960

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.77
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,029.35
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,519.03

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
24,682
Fighters 7,497 (30%)
Multirole Fighters 4,196 (17%)
Heavy Fighters 3,900 (16%)
Attack Aircraft 4,037 (16%)
Bombers 5,052 (20%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
24,682
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 5,338 (22%)
Germany Aircraft 6,519 (26%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 4,562 (18%)
Japan Aircraft 2,590 (10%)
U.K. Aircraft 3,602 (15%)
China Aircraft 614 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 1,457 (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 109 17,387 7,497
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 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
158 82 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 6.13 969
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 661.98 104,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.90 5,198
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
93 47 18 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 5.22 485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 547.34 50,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.41 782
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
14 7 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 4.21 59
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 452.70 6,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.51 217
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
269 118 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 4.64 1,249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 439.75 118,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.30 617
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
47 20 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 3.23 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.86 21,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.00 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 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 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 pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
90 47 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 4.53 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 766.02 68,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.34 8,220
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 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
22 15 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.77 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,234.28 27,154
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
486 225 17 1

One of the mass-produced P-36As was experimentally redesigned into a version with heavy cannon armament. Following a cycle of tests, it was decided to revert to the initial version with machine gun armament.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 1,944
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 982.37 477,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.04 19,459
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
90 51 14 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 4.82 434
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.38 119,644
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.31 2,097
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
272 123 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 4.34 1,180
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 891.95 242,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.76 18,432
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
39 15 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.10 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 692.45 27,005
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.48 18
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
502 245 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 4.71 2,366
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.72 556,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.45 23,319
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
149 62 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 3.50 521
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 721.75 107,540
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.00 10,579
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
255 108 17 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 3.86 984
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 790.52 201,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.83 14,745
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 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 fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
30 11 12 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 3.50 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 807.18 24,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.06 661
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
234 107 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 4.00 936
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 885.44 207,193
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.30 20,896
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 cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
149 64 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 3.52 524
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 805.49 120,017
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.61 1,580
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 ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
185 80 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.31 613
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 710.14 131,375
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.45 4,707
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
167 72 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 4.20 702
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,123.75 187,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.48 19,285
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
97 44 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 3.89 377
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.06 103,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.05 5,728
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
279 123 14 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 3.68 1,028
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 991.39 276,598
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.28 21,840
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
167 76 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 571
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 899.59 150,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.47 10,933
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
292 129 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 3.64 1,062
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 997.45 291,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.84 23,021
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
355 149 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 4.12 1,463
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,132.97 402,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.21 21,727
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
403 193 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 4.38 1,767
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,451.11 584,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.71 6,732
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
401 165 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 3.72 1,490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 987.48 395,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 132.64 53,188
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
237 106 14 2

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 3.66 868
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,093.31 259,113
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.04 11,858
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
160 64 14 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 3.18 509
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 909.42 145,507
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.51 8,241
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
109 52 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 4.25 463
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,300.47 141,751
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.76 3,461
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
501 207 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 4.56 2,287
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,373.60 688,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.27 60,256
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
119 63 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 4.08 485
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,281.27 152,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.66 1,387
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
457 262 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 1,703
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,353.68 618,632
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.06 3,228
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
415 157 17 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 2.25 934
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 572.94 237,768
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.28 26,260
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
126 63 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 5.10 643
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,833.67 231,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.92 14,353
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
172 69 27 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 654
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.64 205,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 214.79 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
4 3 7 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,879.14 7,516
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 246.18 984
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
77 36 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 4.01 309
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,199.06 92,327
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 184.19 14,182
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
104 53 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 3.99 415
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,536.06 159,750
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.72 2,882
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
207 99 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 4.53 938
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,571.36 325,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 220.56 45,655
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
135 54 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 4.61 623
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,537.08 207,505
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 294.40 39,744
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
144 63 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 4.23 609
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,401.23 201,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.04 21,605
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
69 22 11 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 5.00 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,744.38 120,362
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.95 1,583
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
419 173 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 3.75 1,570
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,188.71 498,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.85 50,636
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
84 36 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 4.39 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,648.24 138,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 222.19 18,664
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
517 222 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 3.88 2,007
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,358.57 702,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 187.24 96,804
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
151 56 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 3.68 555
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,218.77 184,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.73 11,284
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
410 170 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 4.15 1,701
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,255.54 514,772
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 186.93 76,641
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
319 112 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 1,007
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,157.34 369,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 198.68 63,377
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
31 13 12 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 3.90 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,598.15 49,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.17 5
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
24 7 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,286.98 54,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 235.96 5,662
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
114 51 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 4.19 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,663.22 189,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.41 8,483
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
140 59 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 3.34 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,267.60 177,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 292.45 40,943
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
107 43 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 3.92 419
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,943.85 207,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.43 4,968
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
88 42 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 3.65 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,892.95 166,579
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.89 870
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
116 47 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 3.16 366
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,282.59 148,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.00 6,264
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
105 43 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 4.66 489
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,650.64 173,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 514.27 53,998
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
104 38 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 3.49 363
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,870.06 194,486
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.24 4,705
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
281 105 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 4.02 1,129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,431.40 402,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 247.79 69,629
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
55 20 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.29 181
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,214.68 66,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.95 3,627
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
89 32 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 3.61 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,598.62 142,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.99 8,008
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
246 100 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 4.87 1,199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,813.96 446,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.17 36,942
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
227 97 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 3.43 779
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,377.26 312,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.29 8,009
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
260 109 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 3.92 1,018
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,951.53 507,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.71 19,945
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
133 68 13 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 3.64 484
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,399.82 319,176
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 99.49 13,231
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
116 48 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 4.05 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,682.54 195,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.58 2,503
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
296 109 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 3.09 914
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.91 393,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 283.25 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
43 17 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 4.49 193
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,351.49 101,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.32 56
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
96 35 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 3.96 380
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,667.53 160,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.60 8,121
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
65 24 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 3.29 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,440.38 93,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.01 8,385
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
221 100 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 4.60 1,016
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,485.85 549,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 777.71 171,873
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
100 40 13 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 3.23 323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,089.39 208,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.67 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
47 17 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 2.68 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,823.60 85,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.49 774
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 57 9,900 4,196
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 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 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
76 29 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 3.42 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 362.61 27,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,033.75 78,565
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
101 45 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 4.08 412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 400.02 40,401
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 751.70 75,921
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
3 2 4 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 3.33 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 604.92 1,814
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,599.78 4,799
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
53 23 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 3.91 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 591.41 31,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,340.42 71,042
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
255 102 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 2.43 619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 193
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.26 132,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,111.93 538,541
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
459 199 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 3.19 1,462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 305
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.53 295,838
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,549.33 711,143
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
197 92 20 5

The last German biplane fighter. Designed for naval operations for the never-completed aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 736
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.08 212
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.01 159,571
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,060.47 602,912
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
436 204 18 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 3.77 1,644
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 260
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 844.05 368,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,621.25 706,864
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
242 101 16 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 3.58 867
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.09 250,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 439.40 106,333
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
662 274 18 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 4.11 2,721
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 217
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,243.49 823,189
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,055.55 698,777
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
66 31 16 2

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 4.27 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,340.84 88,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 243.56 16,074
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
157 69 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 3.99 626
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,090.80 171,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.34 11,671
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
272 121 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 4.33 1,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,287.24 350,128
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 831.32 226,120
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
380 169 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 3.49 1,326
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 121
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,024.76 389,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,221.32 464,101
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
369 164 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 4.02 1,484
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,220.06 450,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 746.84 275,583
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
167 71 15 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 4.13 690
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,350.82 225,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,323.20 387,974
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
246 111 13 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 3.96 975
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,459.70 359,087
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,222.14 792,646
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
645 257 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 3.88 2,504
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 115
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,541.96 994,561
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,021.63 658,952
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
60 32 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,939.84 116,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,128.60 127,716
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
345 148 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 1,259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 191
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,584.39 546,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,213.70 1,108,727
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
147 66 10 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 3.00 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.10 161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,058.57 155,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,570.12 671,807
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
61 25 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,318.03 80,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 554.74 33,839
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
147 58 14 3

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 3.20 470
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,483.03 218,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,535.45 372,710
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
156 68 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 3.66 571
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,719.43 268,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,735.05 270,667
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
124 48 11 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.75 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,235.39 153,188
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,127.61 387,823
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
163 74 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 3.33 543
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,582.13 257,887
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,858.61 628,953
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
237 98 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 3.03 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,471.58 348,763
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,591.59 851,206
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
356 144 14 3

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 3.64 1,295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,887.56 671,972
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,465.11 1,233,580
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
81 32 15 4

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 2.51 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,210.20 98,025
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,915.33 803,141
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
246 99 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 1.99 489
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 330
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,261.81 310,404
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,100.66 2,730,763
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
76 32 8 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 2.80 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.10 113,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,888.60 371,533
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
139 60 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 3.41 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,048.81 284,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,784.30 665,018
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
305 124 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 3.44 1,048
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 149
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,790.28 546,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,091.30 1,247,846
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
450 163 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 3.48 1,564
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,714.36 771,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 309.85 139,432
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
154 66 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 2.95 455
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,633.84 251,611
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,225.30 650,696
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
336 136 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 3.12 1,047
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,644.43 552,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,159.96 1,061,747
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 37 8,322 3,900
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
63 31 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 3.40 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 715.16 45,055
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,524.23 96,026
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
214 89 13 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 2.70 578
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 113
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 753.47 161,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,148.36 245,750
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
143 78 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 4.87 697
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,523.67 217,885
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 219.88 31,443
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
129 64 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 482
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.47 120,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,219.74 286,346
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
1,052 503 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 4.75 5,002
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,727.01 1,816,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 180.89 190,294
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
638 317 18 2

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 3,162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,810.75 1,155,256
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.77 59,825
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
524 278 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 4.53 2,373
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 319
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,809.87 948,369
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,555.61 1,339,141
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
77 38 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.91 378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,788.01 137,676
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,330.73 179,466
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
303 156 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 4.32 1,309
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 116
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,664.60 504,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,528.90 766,256
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
474 217 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 4.92 2,330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,818.19 861,821
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,204.34 570,856
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
403 181 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 3.87 1,558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 133
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,475.24 594,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,668.74 672,501
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
166 71 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 3.72 618
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,795.82 298,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,911.91 317,376
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
102 49 16 5

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 4.42 451
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,130.37 217,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,042.51 514,336
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
209 94 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 3.78 791
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,779.81 371,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,343.96 489,888
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
215 97 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 4.53 975
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,957.82 420,930
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,463.85 314,728
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
228 91 13 6

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 2.88 657
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 308
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,271.53 289,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,304.14 1,665,342
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
274 130 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 4.66 1,277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,265.99 620,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,316.57 360,739
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
341 152 16 3

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 3.65 1,245
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,032.57 693,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,113.54 720,718
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
78 25 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 3.59 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,421.80 188,900
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,574.74 200,829
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
125 50 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 3.75 469
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,417.99 302,248
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 345.96 43,244
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
167 79 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 5.01 837
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,556.59 426,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 899.52 150,219
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
36 11 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 3.25 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,839.98 66,239
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.06 1,478
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
323 145 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 1,347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 186
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,121.65 685,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,914.30 1,587,319
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
344 160 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 4.31 1,483
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 157
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,347.52 807,546
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,190.95 1,785,686
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
253 113 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 3.15 798
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,150.80 544,151
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,386.50 603,784
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
237 107 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 3.72 881
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 80
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,369.65 561,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,574.71 610,205
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
53 24 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 4.09 217
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,518.04 133,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 317.28 16,815
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
22 10 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 3.82 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.18 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,557.29 56,260
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,346.42 227,621
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
295 136 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 4.44 1,310
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 174
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,876.69 848,622
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,590.44 1,649,179
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
187 98 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 4.71 881
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,324.15 621,616
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 695.41 130,041
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 9,604 4,037
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
78 33 7 10

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 1.01 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.73 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 125.21 9,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,105.27 320,210
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
336 167 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 0.97 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.55 1,194
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 195.60 65,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,106.31 2,051,720
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
237 117 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 1.43 339
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.44 816
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 280.57 66,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,255.32 1,482,509
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
80 38 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 1.61 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.76 221
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.76 22,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,407.50 432,600
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)
585 240 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 0.78 459
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.56 2,082
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 211.47 123,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,448.06 4,942,114
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
347 158 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 0.98 339
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.43 1,191
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 269.58 93,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,849.79 2,723,877
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
410 177 4 15

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 0.46 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.27 1,340
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 182.47 74,811
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,448.13 4,693,732
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
157 65 3 10

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 0.51 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.32 364
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 163.64 25,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,872.53 1,392,986
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
946 397 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 0.40 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.89 3,676
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 176.32 166,801
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,085.18 14,270,578
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
635 250 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 0.39 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.09 2,596
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 200.06 127,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,634.23 11,832,735
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
859 323 8 15

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 0.64 547
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.75 3,223
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 424.75 364,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,276.93 14,840,884
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
493 218 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 0.57 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.38 2,161
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 325.35 160,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,868.16 10,288,003
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
682 317 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 0.55 373
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.38 3,672
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 386.70 263,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,555.61 18,792,927
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
499 199 5 15

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 0.56 277
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.74 1,867
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 423.62 211,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,539.95 10,748,433
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
300 130 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 0.56 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.99 1,196
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 395.40 118,621
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,440.74 7,332,223
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
731 269 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 0.81 590
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.64 2,659
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.69 419,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,053.27 16,120,943
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
345 143 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 0.66 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.83 1,321
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 734.22 253,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,057.87 8,989,964
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
248 108 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 0.60 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.96 1,231
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 527.71 130,871
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,690.35 6,867,207
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 22 7,616 5,052
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 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
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
292 222 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 0.07 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.83 2,577
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 41.85 12,220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,272.35 5,627,526
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
635 498 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 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.80 4,954
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.39 54,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,400.17 13,589,105
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
1,065 744 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 8.89 9,468
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 57.54 61,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,698.89 29,499,318
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
529 274 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 0.32 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.07 3,209
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 159.01 84,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,772.79 9,401,808
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
509 235 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 0.24 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.98 3,044
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 170.64 86,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,266.48 11,333,638
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
217 133 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 0.55 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.20 1,345
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 380.63 82,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,439.96 6,171,471
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
589 390 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 0.37 218
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.12 3,607
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 228.36 134,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,120.21 12,439,805
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
743 508 3 29

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 7.93 5,890
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 73.10 54,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,831.93 24,394,125
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
262 117 3 19

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 0.30 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.03 1,580
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 216.85 56,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,025.29 7,342,625
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
562 383 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 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.40 4,157
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 70.42 39,577
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,999.51 22,479,725
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
381 237 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 0.25 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.80 2,592
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 226.73 86,385
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,426.59 11,211,530
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
111 63 4 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 0.84 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.59 731
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 569.57 63,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,993.70 3,995,300
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
130 65 4 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 0.69 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.82 756
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 457.72 59,503
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,674.60 4,507,698
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
74 54 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 0.35 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.62 638
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 374.99 27,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50,535.76 3,739,646
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
434 307 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 0.25 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.56 3,281
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 250.49 108,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48,910.23 21,227,040
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
49 25 3 14

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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