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BLEU SKY_WOLFS
[BS-WS] BLEU SKY_WOLFS

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 1790

[BS-WS] BLEU SKY_WOLFS

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 1790

31,498
Battles Fought
48.04%
Victories/Battles
1,580
Average Experience per Battle
19,799
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 136/211

  • marcel
    16

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    213

    • 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
    176

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    1024

    • 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
    138

    • 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
    11

    • 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
    218

    • 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 31,498
Victories 15,131 (48.04%)
Draws 96 (0%)
Defeats 16,271 (52%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,580
Maximum Experience per Battle 8,950

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.03
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.85
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 936.67
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,142.35

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
32,223
Fighters 10,638 (33%)
Multirole Fighters 3,802 (12%)
Heavy Fighters 7,117 (22%)
Attack Aircraft 3,129 (10%)
Bombers 7,537 (23%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
32,223
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 4,749 (15%)
Germany Aircraft 13,402 (42%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 6,640 (21%)
Japan Aircraft 1,762 (5%)
U.K. Aircraft 5,250 (16%)
China Aircraft 18 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 402 (1%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 107 24,700 10,309
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
2 1 4 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 2.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 232.99 465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
6 5 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.50 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 863.44 5,180
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.12 0
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
32 14 9 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 3.16 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 330.11 10,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.69 310
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
18 8 10 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 1.56 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 236.93 4,264
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.72 246
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
111 51 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 4.07 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 410.22 45,534
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.55 838
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
1,040 516 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.54 5,765
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 502.97 523,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.46 15,041
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
21 11 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.12 9,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
140 69 18 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 3.75 525
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 325.70 45,598
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.37 611
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
75 41 16 1

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 4.36 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 604.73 45,354
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.66 2,974
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
15 5 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.13 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 287.35 4,310
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.29 1,114
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
6 3 7 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 3.17 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 425.38 2,552
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.30 259
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
211 98 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.31 487
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 339.02 71,533
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.09 14,366
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
2 1 4 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 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 613.89 1,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 79.06 158
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
21 7 7 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 2.90 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 374.13 7,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
31 17 16 0

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 4.48 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 701.03 21,731
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.07 2
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
62 26 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.65 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 459.90 28,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.57 1,523
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
15 6 6 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 1.67 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 317.49 4,762
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.44 36
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
13 6 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.69 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 502.07 6,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.79 140
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
40 17 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.14 15,085
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.42 1,656
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
15 7 5 1

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 1.53 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 340.96 5,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 217.63 3,264
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
4 1 1 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 0.50 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 196.89 787
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
4 2 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 310.79 1,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
81 34 13 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 2.88 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 654.41 53,007
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.49 201
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
314 131 14 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 2.07 650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 421.60 132,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.46 22,753
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
25 10 6 0

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 2.12 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.53 14,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.06 251
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
10 4 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.20 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 416.31 4,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 209.11 2,091
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
11 4 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.55 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 546.76 6,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.47 753
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
23 10 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.91 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.70 10,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 289.91 6,667
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
213 88 14 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 2.40 512
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 517.11 110,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.64 10,147
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
1,396 622 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 3,965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 681.94 951,987
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.53 31,453
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
138 54 11 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 1.49 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 329.84 45,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.40 6,954
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
7 5 8 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 4.00 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.02 8,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.90 377
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
4 2 2 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 343.08 1,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 492.12 1,968
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
31 14 8 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 2.26 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 490.20 15,196
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.56 730
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
169 76 22 0

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 3.41 577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 731.78 123,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.46 4,641
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
157 62 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.66 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 433.15 68,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.23 13,224
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
653 259 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.38 1,554
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 654.30 427,254
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.99 31,993
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
90 37 13 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 2.19 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 659.90 59,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.99 8,189
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
564 239 9 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 1.75 985
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 463.47 261,399
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.97 44,541
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
32 14 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.97 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.95 24,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.44 910
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
158 62 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.03 320
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 627.20 99,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.55 4,985
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
333 125 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.15 716
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 699.93 233,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.67 6,215
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
10 5 5 0

Initial prototype of the famous F4U Corsair. First flown on 29 May 1940, demonstrating good flight performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 812.91 8,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
1,636 651 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.66 2,715
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 493.84 807,927
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.14 77,119
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
32 12 6 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 1.44 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.42 16,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.94 29
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
66 26 9 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 1.61 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 633.83 41,832
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.03 133
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
103 39 12 2

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 2.17 223
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.88 66,834
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.40 7,972
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
52 19 8 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 1.42 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 371.03 19,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.89 3,166
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
42 18 7 2

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 1.93 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.75 24,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 164.13 6,893
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
9 2 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.22 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 333.18 2,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
49 21 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.86 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 460.72 22,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.16 3,829
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
198 85 13 1

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 2.10 416
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 540.61 107,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.28 10,944
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
871 356 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.65 2,309
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 827.19 720,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.35 24,692
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
205 88 16 0

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 2.83 581
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,134.43 232,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.82 5,498
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
4 3 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.25 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,221.74 8,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
15 6 10 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 908.52 13,627
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.17 17
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
417 180 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.20 919
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 697.46 290,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.56 34,429
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
51 19 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.96 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 710.99 36,260
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.55 78
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
74 29 9 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 1.66 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 595.81 44,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.63 8,704
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
70 32 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 979.31 68,551
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.98 3,498
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
78 32 13 0

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 2.53 197
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 926.30 72,251
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 122.97 9,591
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
137 56 12 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 1.24 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 543.88 74,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.35 6,213
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
240 93 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.61 387
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 554.88 133,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.76 18,181
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
81 25 12 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 1.88 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 660.07 53,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 209.91 17,002
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
13 4 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.54 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.86 9,995
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
123 50 9 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 2.37 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 855.43 105,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.17 3,833
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
190 79 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.28 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.22 133,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.34 8,235
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
781 340 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.11 2,429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.17 837,364
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.33 60,393
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
197 73 10 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 1.73 341
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 640.93 126,262
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.22 12,060
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
503 191 14 0

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 2.20 1,106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 910.92 458,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.85 64,814
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
88 27 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.80 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 672.97 59,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.98 3,606
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
68 29 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.31 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,250.37 85,025
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.53 4,591
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
38 15 9 1

A further development of the famous La-5 featuring enhanced aerodynamics. A total of 5,753 aircraft were produced from 1944 through 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.79 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,043.83 39,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.24 3,429
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
39 14 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.79 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 761.80 29,710
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.09 42
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
330 139 12 0

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 2.44 805
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,001.44 330,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.16 9,292
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
15 5 4 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 1.73 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 888.28 13,324
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 312.04 4,680
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
270 102 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 603
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 883.31 238,494
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.97 16,732
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
74 31 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.26 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,017.12 75,267
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.86 581
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
531 203 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.40 741
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 624.99 331,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.57 26,852
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
142 53 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.38 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,074.07 152,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.50 7,313
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
723 307 17 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 2.84 2,052
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,358.44 982,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.89 54,867
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
642 255 15 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 1.73 1,110
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 861.68 553,195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 99.87 64,116
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
47 19 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.32 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 895.39 42,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
438 177 15 1

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 2.29 1,004
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,060.25 464,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.51 49,279
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
88 37 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,283.30 112,930
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.45 1,623
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
107 42 9 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 2.31 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,111.57 118,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 153.02 16,373
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
51 18 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,060.29 54,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.13 669
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
3,798 1,690 19 2

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 3.21 12,191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,525.31 5,793,140
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.41 191,438
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
428 142 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.20 940
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.19 416,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.05 17,998
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
355 132 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.74 619
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 951.20 337,677
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.69 45,683
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
493 223 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 1,498
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,746.11 860,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.37 12,998
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
248 100 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 756
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,617.82 401,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.61 20,734
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
609 253 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.34 1,426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,481.34 902,134
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.37 20,931
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
105 47 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.51 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,315.71 138,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.97 7,766
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
141 53 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.01 283
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,123.65 158,435
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.98 15,084
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
199 75 12 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 2.29 456
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,244.09 247,573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 95.70 19,043
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
133 56 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.51 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,081.75 276,872
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.56 4,861
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
200 81 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.37 474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,354.87 270,973
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.20 1,439
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
143 60 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 360
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,684.39 240,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.70 10,253
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
76 27 10 0

First flown in December 1948. Never used in combat. A total of 197 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.12 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,523.11 115,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
76 28 7 0

Designed as a new fighter featuring better flight performance compared to the Ta 183. Further development was discontinued as the war had ended.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.80 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,345.02 102,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.57 3,539
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
869 327 19 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 3.26 2,835
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,151.93 1,870,024
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.75 17,166
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
82 36 10 0

One of the most famous postwar jet fighters. Used by U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 222
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,827.93 149,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.43 3,888
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
58 27 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 159
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,799.55 104,373
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.61 2,761
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
103 42 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,892.15 194,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.94 714
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
286 110 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 805
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,783.99 510,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.00 4,005
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
67 29 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.64 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,931.17 129,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.66 1,450
Multirole Fighters 62 9,538 3,622
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
3 1 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 303.14 909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 421.94 1,265
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
456 233 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.47 2,949
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 432.03 197,003
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.11 16,923
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
216 108 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.01 1,083
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 351.62 75,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.49 32,505
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
4 2 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 82.82 331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.37 13
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
4 2 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.75 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 422.80 1,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
2 1 4 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.81 415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,564.86 3,129
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
3 2 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.61 706
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 863.88 2,591
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
152 58 20 0

To increase firepower, the PV-1 machine guns on some of the I-5 fighters were replaced by the ShKAS, which had higher rate of fire.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 392.41 59,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.83 2,558
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
7 3 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.57 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 143.28 1,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 354.62 2,482
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
43 22 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 399.33 17,171
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 445.38 19,151
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
31 13 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 336.20 10,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 141.03 4,372
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
23 11 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.65 7,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 952.28 21,902
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
44 16 11 1

Developed as a multi-purpose aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The first prototype flew in February 1937, with total of 192 aircraft being built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.32 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.72 9,139
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.77 7,029
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
5 2 3 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 145.99 729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,709.46 8,547
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
8 6 11 1

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 4.75 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 721.61 5,772
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,370.75 10,966
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
22 11 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 506.77 11,148
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 221.08 4,863
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
31 15 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 342.48 10,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 255.27 7,913
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
172 74 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.74 300
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 341.20 58,686
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 453.73 78,041
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
51 20 5 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.18 60
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.32 15,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,090.08 55,594
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
47 19 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.55 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.72 17,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,484.57 69,775
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
69 33 12 4

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 2.75 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 621.98 42,916
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,018.33 70,264
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
943 380 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.92 1,807
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 402.96 379,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 608.03 573,368
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
77 24 7 1

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 1.05 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.30 18,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 563.93 43,422
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
75 27 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.09 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 668.33 50,125
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.17 5,412
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
163 58 8 2

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 1.55 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 398.13 64,895
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,280.65 208,746
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
127 43 5 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.26 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 379.70 48,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 510.05 64,775
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
38 12 3 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 0.63 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 143.49 5,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 786.40 29,883
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
74 29 7 4

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 1.32 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.12 32,273
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,647.38 121,905
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
6 2 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.17 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 610.84 3,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
178 65 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.84 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 560.19 99,713
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 222.40 39,587
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
58 20 4 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 0.93 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 355.49 20,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,366.12 79,235
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
198 71 11 2

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 1.76 349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 642.39 127,194
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,338.16 264,955
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
123 46 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.51 186
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 457.10 56,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 197.16 24,251
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
409 162 13 3

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 1.99 815
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 77
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 773.15 316,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,376.55 972,010
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
202 82 14 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 2.31 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 745.94 150,680
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,212.88 245,002
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
39 15 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.56 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 562.08 21,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,866.74 150,803
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
21 10 9 1

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 1.86 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 667.58 14,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,832.87 59,490
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
248 92 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.39 345
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 610.66 151,443
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.44 30,859
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
393 133 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.69 664
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 869.63 341,765
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,499.49 589,300
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
134 52 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.07 278
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 887.58 118,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,329.53 312,157
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
71 27 12 2

Designed as a high-speed interceptor fighter. Delayed development made the Imperial Japanese Navy discontinue the project in favor of the J7W1.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,009.78 71,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,439.88 102,231
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
52 19 6 2

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 1.63 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 808.61 42,047
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,377.05 227,606
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
209 79 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.97 412
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 870.90 182,019
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,564.74 327,030
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
136 48 9 2

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 1.99 271
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 905.41 123,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,274.87 309,382
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
171 62 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 348
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 952.42 162,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,818.59 310,978
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
63 25 8 4

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 1.90 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,055.55 66,499
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,167.76 325,569
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
82 31 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.05 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,097.18 89,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 986.25 80,872
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
59 24 7 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.05 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.63 63,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,052.83 62,116
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
297 106 9 2

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 1.52 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.20 58
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 781.95 232,240
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,896.03 860,122
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
1,409 455 14 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 1.96 2,768
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 955.70 1,346,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 168.40 237,277
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
90 36 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.30 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,135.53 102,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 788.30 70,947
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
185 68 12 3

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 1.76 325
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,119.17 207,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,391.39 627,407
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
120 43 10 2

Development started in 1946. The prototype first flew on September 5, 1947. The concept of the aircraft was constantly improved. The further development of the project resulted in the creation of the I-215.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.46 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 926.67 111,200
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,798.07 335,768
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
302 112 9 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 2.23 672
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,306.47 394,555
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 224.18 67,702
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
32 11 7 1

Developed to replace the P-47 Thunderbolt fighters serving in the U.S. Air Force. First flew in February 1946. Successfully used as a fighter-bomber during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.41 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 966.26 30,920
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,555.11 113,763
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
723 268 14 1

Prototype built on the basis of the F-94B fighter and used as a test platform for various armament configurations. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.06 1,490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,356.47 980,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 167.47 121,080
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
178 66 12 2

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 1.91 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,397.54 248,761
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 857.08 152,559
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
32 12 8 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.69 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 803.56 25,714
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,094.78 131,032
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
103 37 8 3

Carrier-based U.S. Navy fighter of the postwar period. Notable design features include no horizontal stabilizer, two engines, and twin rudders.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,360.10 140,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,145.94 427,032
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
49 19 9 2

Blueprint of a further development of the J7W. The project was discontinued due to the surrender of Japan.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,122.50 104,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,202.82 58,937
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
168 63 11 4

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 2.07 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,564.96 262,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,122.30 860,546
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
108 36 10 2

Designed on the basis of the I-211 with changes made to the engines and weapon mix. Never entered service due to the decision to concentrate the development of fighters in the Mikoyan and Yakovlev design bureau.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.12 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,907.27 205,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,207.00 130,355
Heavy Fighters 39 16,256 7,007
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
543 263 21 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 3.59 1,952
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 253
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 384.06 208,546
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,176.09 638,618
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
215 98 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.22 477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 462.01 99,332
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,535.91 330,220
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
168 81 24 2

Developed from 1934 as a multipurpose aircraft with the ability to perform as both a fighter and a ground forces support aircraft. Only two prototypes were built and tested before World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 586.47 98,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 797.12 133,916
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
650 307 17 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 1,754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 819.37 532,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,272.64 827,218
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
25 13 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.92 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 996.26 24,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.70 17
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
707 327 14 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 2.48 1,756
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 228
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 691.74 489,058
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,378.65 974,705
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
956 393 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.89 1,811
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 300
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.62 648,757
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,792.36 1,713,497
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
516 222 12 1

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 2.01 1,039
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 743.99 383,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.66 48,845
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
31 17 13 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.03 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,469.93 45,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 229.58 7,116
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
245 96 13 2

Developed as a long-range fighter for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Saw combat from the summer of 1942 and was extensively used before the end of the war in the Japanese anti-aircraft defense to counter U.S. heavy bombers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.76 431
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 624.69 153,049
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 761.26 186,509
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
579 254 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.18 1,265
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 137
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 840.25 486,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,316.34 762,162
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
7 3 5 1

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 1.57 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 512.38 3,586
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,713.12 11,991
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
120 55 9 2

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 2.12 255
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 942.98 113,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,235.14 148,216
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
112 40 8 3

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 1.19 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 623.02 69,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,584.21 289,431
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
55 23 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.16 119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,064.79 58,563
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.37 6,290
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
613 240 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.65 1,010
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 831.77 509,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,033.85 1,246,752
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
514 222 17 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 2.53 1,301
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 66
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,159.99 596,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,222.83 628,534
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
2,352 1,045 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.87 6,744
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 219
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,379.91 3,245,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 693.40 1,630,880
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
323 121 10 2

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 1.57 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 871.59 281,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 869.47 280,840
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
151 55 11 2

Developed as a heavy escort fighter. The XP-75 prototypes underwent trials in 1943–1944 but never entered mass production. A total of 13 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 381
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,303.40 196,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,576.45 238,043
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
1,488 642 14 2

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 2.64 3,923
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,537.61 2,287,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 571.89 850,969
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
62 26 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.19 136
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,044.30 64,746
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.59 2,144
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
76 29 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.63 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 987.93 75,082
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,288.64 173,936
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
391 150 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.02 788
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 202
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,076.62 420,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,210.18 2,037,178
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
270 102 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.96 528
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,123.55 303,358
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,187.46 320,613
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
242 95 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.53 371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 894.05 216,359
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,138.43 759,500
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
90 30 10 0

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 1.47 132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,178.39 106,055
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.88 7,459
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
127 48 9 2

The U.S. Army Air Force's escort fighter, a further development of the P-82B.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.13 271
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,488.13 188,991
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,596.84 456,798
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
526 223 13 4

Developed as a high-speed heavy fighter-bomber. The prototype first took to the air on October 26, 1943. A series of about 12 Do 335 A-1s were built by the end of World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.97 1,035
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 245
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.15 799,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,275.21 2,248,760
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
137 54 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.14 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,633.82 223,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.34 8,404
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
393 145 12 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.08 818
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 133
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,451.30 570,361
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,306.25 2,085,357
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
508 212 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 1,675
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,266.91 1,151,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.54 30,755
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
583 286 11 1

The world's first jet-powered fighter to enter mass production. The start of development was delayed by the interference of German top leadership who demanded a bomber variant to be developed first.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.21 1,291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,761.83 1,027,145
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.14 113,183
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
106 48 8 2

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 2.00 212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,813.66 192,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,376.60 357,919
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
514 216 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.22 1,139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,915.44 984,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 253.97 130,541
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
610 261 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 1,528
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,020.14 1,232,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,128.85 688,598
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
286 125 15 2

Blueprint of a further development of the Me 262 aircraft aimed at reaching a higher top speed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.22 635
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,108.17 602,936
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 467.78 133,784
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
858 386 18 2

Designed as an air defense penetration fighter. First flew in June 1949. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 2,617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,909.40 2,496,267
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 478.41 410,477
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
107 54 12 1

All-weather interceptor, which first flew in November 1951. A total of 436 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.93 314
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,333.40 356,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 177.21 18,961
Attack Aircraft 26 7,464 3,090
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
11 6 12 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.64 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.53 3,206
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,736.19 19,098
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
11 5 3 2

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 1.36 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 144.73 1,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 989.52 10,884
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
3 2 10 3

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 6.33 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.67 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 475.77 1,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,824.46 14,473
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
65 30 9 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.35 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 235.99 15,339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,067.91 134,414
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
61 27 8 4

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 1.25 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 232.83 14,202
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,834.01 111,874
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
719 337 18 10

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 1.59 1,144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 697
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.25 217,319
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,206.39 1,586,397
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
9 4 2 2

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 0.56 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 241.94 2,177
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,183.16 19,648
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
66 26 7 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.86 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 91
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 224.90 14,843
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,700.19 244,212
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
871 359 10 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 0.96 834
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 372
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 250.63 218,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,979.52 1,724,166
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
26 10 2 2

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 0.23 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 105.19 2,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,205.29 57,337
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
34 15 4 5

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 0.76 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 222.31 7,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,286.76 145,749
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
230 94 5 5

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 0.66 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 243.59 56,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,335.40 537,142
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
19 7 2 3

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 0.63 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 242.86 4,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,210.37 41,997
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
250 107 6 9

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 0.73 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 334
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 250.91 62,728
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,820.69 1,455,171
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
372 161 5 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.55 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 384
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 262.42 97,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,958.48 2,216,555
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
274 97 4 3

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 0.47 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 59
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 222.62 60,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,363.69 647,652
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
40 17 2 9

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 0.40 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.52 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.89 11,035
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,792.45 431,697
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
406 162 10 5

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 0.98 396
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 225
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 536.27 217,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,185.04 2,511,126
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
304 136 7 6

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 0.77 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 303
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 427.43 129,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,597.66 2,613,688
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
433 178 5 11

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 0.78 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.52 658
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 501.38 217,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,560.76 5,438,809
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
43 15 4 4

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 0.67 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 540.89 23,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,986.02 343,398
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
594 247 7 8

Designed simultaneously with the Me 265 as a new multirole attack aircraft for the Luftwaffe. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.19 704
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 430
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 737.02 437,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,783.81 5,217,584
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
669 270 5 10

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 0.70 471
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.26 841
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 631.16 422,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,818.97 8,575,893
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
374 141 7 12

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 0.79 297
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 431
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.15 237,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,462.55 4,286,993
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
1,224 501 8 12

Preliminary design for a heavy multirole jet aircraft. Never went past the initial concept phase.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.07 1,305
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.42 1,740
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,066.12 1,304,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,729.64 18,029,074
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
356 136 6 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 0.77 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.57 560
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 809.64 288,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,220.31 5,062,429
Bombers 25 14,413 7,470
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
13 8 2 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.54 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.85 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 147.17 1,913
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,346.19 56,500
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
214 142 4 21

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 0.46 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.89 1,047
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 152.82 32,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,226.09 1,974,383
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
1 1 0 4

The main Soviet pre-war medium bomber. First took to the air in 1934. Extensively used in the late 1930s and in early Word War II. A total of 7,000 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,385.38 9,385
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
331 243 6 30

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 0.47 157
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.00 1,986
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 140.94 46,649
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,906.72 3,279,123
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
352 207 3 17

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 0.10 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.05 1,072
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 53.38 18,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,038.59 3,181,583
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
6 3 0 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1.27 7
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,236.30 25,417
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
175 97 3 21

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 0.22 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.67 818
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 116.61 20,407
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,358.33 1,987,707
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
224 118 2 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.12 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.48 556
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.54 16,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,680.24 1,720,373
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
144 102 1 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.07 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.92 277
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 36.45 5,249
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,159.33 1,750,942
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
48 21 3 8

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 0.31 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.85 89
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 193.16 9,271
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,684.96 368,878
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
163 69 4 9

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 0.35 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.52 247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 219.59 35,793
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,028.49 1,308,643
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
279 150 7 11

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 0.99 277
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.76 490
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 569.48 158,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,050.85 3,362,188
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
245 130 5 12

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 0.40 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.39 586
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 234.65 57,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,555.97 2,341,213
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
128 74 1 10

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 0.07 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.67 342
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 90.10 11,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,073.83 1,545,450
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
396 160 4 10

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 0.53 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.76 697
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 373.52 147,915
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,945.40 3,938,376
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
359 214 2 13

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 0.06 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.92 1,048
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 81.44 29,238
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,676.84 6,704,987
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
2,205 1,070 9 20

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 1.01 2,225
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.85 6,280
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.50 1,268,972
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,927.77 30,710,727
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
3,390 1,907 13 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 2.27 7,683
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.55 12,026
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,283.91 4,352,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,061.48 74,788,427
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
309 140 6 12

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 0.87 268
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.75 540
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 563.61 174,156
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,393.27 4,447,521
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
306 146 4 17

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 0.48 146
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.76 845
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 408.36 124,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,284.93 6,207,189
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
191 114 3 13

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 0.24 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.14 600
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 255.65 48,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,857.94 4,938,865
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
299 128 3 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.37 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.71 810
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 424.49 126,923
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,504.02 5,532,701
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
841 401 4 22

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 0.25 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.88 4,103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 348.93 293,448
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,747.39 23,335,553
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
2,514 1,215 5 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.41 1,021
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.80 12,068
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 504.58 1,268,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,889.77 67,600,876
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
1,280 610 7 15

The first jet bomber constructed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It was designed in 1946-1948, several aircraft configurations were proposed. Further development of the Su-10 was discontinued during the prototype construction stage.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.07 1,365
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.20 4,095
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 944.39 1,208,816
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,213.25 27,152,962
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