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buker76
19,902
Battles Fought
62.73%
Victories/Battles
1,983
Average Experience per Battle
26,963
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 173/203

  • marcel
    132

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    254

    • 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
    977

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    108

    • 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
    316

    • 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.

  • predatoryduet
    3

    • Raptor Duo

    Awarded to members of a Flight that destroyed 15 aerial targets and earned at least 500 capture points.

    The count is reset if one of the Flight members is destroyed.

  • flameofheaven
    201

    • 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 19,902
Victories 12,484 (62.73%)
Draws 63 (0%)
Defeats 7,355 (37%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,983
Maximum Experience per Battle 9,348

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.91
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.03
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,097.19
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,097.98

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
19,782
Fighters 6,887 (35%)
Multirole Fighters 1,011 (5%)
Heavy Fighters 4,479 (23%)
Attack Aircraft 2,490 (13%)
Bombers 4,915 (25%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
19,782
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 4,177 (21%)
Germany Aircraft 4,735 (24%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 3,959 (20%)
Japan Aircraft 1,867 (9%)
U.K. Aircraft 4,351 (22%)
China Aircraft 384 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 309 (2%)

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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 108 17,920 6,869
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
456 202 33 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.92 3,154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 680.65 310,377
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.75 7,183
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
33 21 24 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 9.24 305
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 811.58 26,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.20 72
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
2 1 11 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 6.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 746.97 1,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.20 68
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
33 16 24 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 6.94 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 583.64 19,260
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.41 13
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
30 14 23 2

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 6.53 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 607.12 18,213
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.09 1,082
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
125 60 27 0

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 6.56 820
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 625.26 78,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.77 1,221
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
33 12 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.15 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 396.33 13,078
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.53 149
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
3 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 141.18 423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
53 22 20 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 4.42 234
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 652.37 34,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.03 3,287
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
88 39 17 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 3.72 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 570.97 50,245
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.96 3,076
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
174 81 21 1

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 5.27 917
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 764.88 133,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.35 2,497
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
61 28 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.69 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 776.10 47,342
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.63 648
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
38 16 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.32 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 698.55 26,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.55 629
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
25 12 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.88 147
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 906.72 22,667
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.55 913
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
2 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.44 1,106
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
67 35 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.46 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 923.91 61,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.07 2,148
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
46 15 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.48 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 550.56 25,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.40 248
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
4 1 7 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 3.50 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.32 1,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
62 25 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.50 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.98 32,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.21 1,376
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
14 6 10 0

Early modification of the P-40, also known as the Curtiss Model 81A-1. A total of 199 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 833.04 11,662
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.54 21
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
886 356 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 3,628
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 783.53 694,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.24 31,224
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
26 13 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.38 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,117.72 29,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.27 397
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
47 15 10 1

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 2.60 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.96 24,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.31 3,257
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
326 122 20 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 3.47 1,132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 674.71 219,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.94 5,521
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
271 93 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 900
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 619.89 167,990
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.53 2,312
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
66 28 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.33 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 592.73 39,120
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.69 3,081
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
178 72 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 664
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 726.00 129,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.27 3,251
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
407 152 17 2

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 3.43 1,396
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 730.94 297,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.42 5,869
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
122 47 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 448
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 687.11 83,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.17 1,728
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
368 134 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 1,121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 609.68 224,360
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.65 5,759
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
7 2 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 2.86 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 376.64 2,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.57 3
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
18 9 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.82 16,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.37 96
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
12 3 5 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 2.08 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.88 6,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
743 293 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 3,027
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,016.49 755,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.27 21,750
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
50 19 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 513.33 25,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
357 145 22 1

The most advanced fighter of the Royal Air Force at the start of World War II. Widely used in the Dunkirk operation and the Battle of Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 1,187
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 763.20 272,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.10 6,104
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
370 162 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 1,351
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 927.10 343,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.82 14,733
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
62 22 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 180
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 720.39 44,664
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.43 3,126
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
8 3 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,148.30 9,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 179.06 1,432
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
34 13 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.06 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 694.47 23,612
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.24 1,674
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
6 2 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 822.91 4,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
160 56 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 364
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 644.82 103,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.13 980
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
16 4 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.88 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 520.95 8,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
164 58 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 463
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 719.89 118,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.83 7,188
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
66 27 12 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 2.91 192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 720.42 47,547
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.45 888
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
147 50 11 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 2.70 397
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 674.75 99,188
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.73 3,194
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
215 79 17 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 3.60 775
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 816.21 175,486
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.71 2,947
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
203 78 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 711
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,005.33 204,081
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.42 84
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
108 43 24 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.04 436
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,130.28 122,070
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.46 1,886
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
293 107 18 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 3.03 888
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 878.59 257,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.06 6,757
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
142 56 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 879.82 124,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.15 3,997
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
37 13 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.97 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 693.04 25,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.22 155
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
55 20 13 1

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 3.15 173
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 973.42 53,537
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.07 7,208
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
245 92 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.94 966
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,193.82 292,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 93.99 23,028
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
445 166 19 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 3.88 1,726
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,078.47 479,918
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.53 18,926
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
16 6 7 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 2.12 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 875.99 14,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.44 7
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
276 101 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 985
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,048.95 289,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.08 11,062
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
67 22 8 1

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 2.36 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 686.35 45,985
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.29 1,560
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
262 93 18 1

During trials of captured Spitfires in Germany, one aircraft was equipped with a German DB 605 engine. It was later destroyed in an Allied air raid.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.53 924
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,046.76 274,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.41 14,778
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
377 132 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.49 1,317
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,013.79 382,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.56 22,077
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
23 8 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 3.09 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,031.47 23,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.68 38
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
183 63 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 626
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,174.37 214,908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.00 14,090
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
21 6 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.95 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,205.99 25,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
337 136 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 1,171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,199.55 404,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.38 25,740
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
56 17 8 1

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 2.52 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 916.17 51,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.82 2,117
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
51 21 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.53 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 831.98 42,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.49 3,951
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
6 2 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 931.55 5,589
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
9 3 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,331.10 11,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
1 0 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,236.59 1,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
160 62 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.31 529
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,031.21 164,993
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.70 8,912
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
39 12 9 1

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 2.82 110
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,113.47 43,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.46 3,137
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
378 149 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 1,263
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,162.83 439,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.15 27,271
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
284 104 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 3.63 1,032
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,209.29 343,437
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.90 26,383
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
224 95 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.57 1,024
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,640.81 367,541
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.10 24,662
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
256 68 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 888
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,700.89 435,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.14 4,388
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
134 42 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.42 458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,313.47 176,004
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.39 721
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
114 43 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 319
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,018.94 116,158
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.64 11,586
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
74 26 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 207
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,133.15 83,852
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.65 122
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
278 102 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 917
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,410.66 392,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.76 11,330
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
1,291 517 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 5,298
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,686.21 2,176,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.61 78,250
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
302 114 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.79 843
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.30 328,970
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.26 10,648
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
117 48 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.61 422
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,550.15 181,367
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.01 3,160
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
441 179 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 1,700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.15 665,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.79 6,521
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
125 43 20 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 2.67 334
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,109.91 138,738
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.20 9,025
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
28 7 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.93 54
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,050.42 29,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.99 27
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
36 10 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,399.81 50,393
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
48 16 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,528.19 73,353
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
49 18 13 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 3.86 189
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,861.57 91,216
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.02 0
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
383 142 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.36 1,286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,430.55 547,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.87 9,526
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
13 4 5 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.92 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 872.67 11,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 551.77 7,173
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
16 6 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,727.33 27,637
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.81 972
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
127 44 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 2.53 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,221.04 155,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 135.41 17,197
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
149 61 14 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 3.10 462
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,439.93 214,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.02 3,876
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
172 69 17 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 2.99 515
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,810.96 311,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.04 7,059
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
190 82 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.81 533
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,259.98 239,395
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.04 4,947
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
129 52 17 2

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 3.57 461
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,719.44 221,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.17 3,504
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
25 9 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.40 85
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,608.63 40,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
140 56 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 454
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,545.17 216,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 134.71 18,858
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
123 47 15 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 3.80 468
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,008.20 247,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.78 3,909
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
176 63 17 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 2.53 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,224.16 215,451
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.12 20
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
129 48 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 418
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,772.53 228,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.02 4,388
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
42 15 8 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 2.38 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,392.16 58,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.50 735
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
415 133 15 1

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 3.23 1,340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,942.65 806,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.50 6,848
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
317 118 17 2

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 3.53 1,119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,034.53 644,944
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.96 5,377
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
404 164 16 2

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 3.48 1,407
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,970.20 795,961
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.69 13,609
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
196 77 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.92 768
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,145.84 420,584
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.33 4,180
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
523 184 18 1

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 3.62 1,892
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,049.47 1,071,875
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.39 8,047
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
179 68 19 1

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 3.51 629
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,086.66 373,511
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.35 9,190
Multirole Fighters 41 2,757 1,011
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
12 3 3 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.58 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 150.66 1,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 698.98 8,387
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
10 4 22 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 4.50 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 331.55 3,315
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 363.54 3,635
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
30 12 24 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 6.50 195
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 477.55 14,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.79 1,283
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
26 12 15 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 6.08 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.94 14,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 420.67 10,937
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
120 55 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.45 894
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 692.83 83,139
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.06 12,606
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
11 5 9 3

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 3.09 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 518.20 5,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,938.00 21,317
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
6 2 7 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 454.09 2,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,178.51 13,071
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
87 38 21 5

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 4.48 390
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 610.78 53,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 865.51 75,299
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
14 6 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 633.19 8,864
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 235.19 3,292
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
125 53 21 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.55 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 648.39 81,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 668.65 83,581
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
25 10 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.68 42
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 353.96 8,849
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,627.09 40,677
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
19 7 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.05 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 313.87 5,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 883.04 16,777
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
168 61 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 455
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 570.50 95,843
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 785.88 132,027
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
5 4 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.00 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.20 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,559.57 7,797
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,021.51 20,107
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
99 33 11 7

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 2.39 237
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 482.98 47,814
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,577.50 156,172
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
253 95 15 5

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 2.69 681
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 204
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 560.43 141,787
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,658.81 419,679
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
59 19 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 717.18 42,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 287.77 16,978
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
120 44 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 791.72 95,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,216.09 145,930
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
8 2 3 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.12 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 249.88 1,999
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 815.16 6,521
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
42 14 15 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 2.79 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 704.04 29,569
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45.39 1,906
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
109 37 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 310
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 779.95 85,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 596.71 65,041
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
86 27 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.25 88,429
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.00 4,041
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
119 35 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 956.49 113,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.87 8,552
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
77 27 14 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.66 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,174.60 90,444
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,491.09 114,813
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
15 6 7 2

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 1.73 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 646.33 9,695
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,704.07 25,561
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
88 26 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.36 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 847.42 74,573
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,196.99 105,335
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
38 18 12 0

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 5.50 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,106.32 80,040
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 121.68 4,624
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
6 3 7 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,029.35 12,176
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,159.82 6,958
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
25 9 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 2.08 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 727.37 18,184
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,629.60 65,740
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
16 5 3 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 1.31 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.85 12,781
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,168.99 50,703
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
33 10 10 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.45 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.82 32,796
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 300.15 9,904
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
31 9 10 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 2.35 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 914.91 28,362
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 772.29 23,941
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
141 37 11 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.41 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,306.95 184,280
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 562.37 79,294
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
118 39 15 3

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 1.86 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 884.84 104,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,397.56 282,912
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
64 26 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 248
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,540.48 98,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 666.78 42,673
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
40 13 8 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 2.67 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,512.56 60,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.21 4,528
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
17 5 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.65 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,011.93 17,202
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
83 34 12 2

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 2.75 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,707.59 141,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,987.19 247,936
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
35 12 5 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 1.74 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 988.74 34,606
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,753.08 131,357
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
2 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,169.05 2,338
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,030.30 12,060
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
375 153 24 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.80 1,424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,684.16 1,006,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,388.45 895,668
Heavy Fighters 37 11,176 4,449
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
226 89 29 7

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 4.68 1,058
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.12 253
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 511.36 115,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,335.21 301,757
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
1,935 927 26 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.58 8,860
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.61 3,108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 811.21 1,569,686
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,558.34 4,950,391
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
95 42 23 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.03 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.79 170
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 794.52 75,479
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,368.42 224,999
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
245 101 21 4

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 4.11 1,008
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 752.39 184,335
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 510.41 125,049
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
44 16 11 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 2.66 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 637.46 28,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.41 1,426
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
482 196 22 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 1,933
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.32 501,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 239.20 115,293
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
787 314 24 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.51 2,760
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 810
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.41 703,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,506.63 1,972,715
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
932 345 14 8

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 2.65 2,469
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.18 1,098
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 825.10 768,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,657.05 3,408,366
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
100 40 21 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 3.79 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,036.37 103,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.40 11,639
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
66 25 15 0

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,328.28 87,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.50 297
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
101 37 10 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 2.72 275
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 846.47 85,493
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,048.14 105,862
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
57 16 7 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.61 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 603.77 34,414
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 965.97 55,060
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
10 3 6 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 1.30 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 497.44 4,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,266.32 12,663
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
166 61 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 505
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 962.19 159,723
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,675.84 278,189
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
34 12 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.65 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.09 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,672.62 56,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.25 4,394
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
2,309 804 29 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.22 12,042
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,978.75 4,568,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.06 78,644
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
698 254 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.81 2,658
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 197
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,486.85 1,037,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,034.63 722,174
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
77 33 10 2

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 3.18 245
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,313.66 101,152
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 597.42 46,000
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
99 37 7 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.46 244
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.35 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,272.82 126,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,827.92 180,963
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
105 39 13 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 2.64 277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.19 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,270.70 133,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 982.68 103,181
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
54 21 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.19 226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,051.97 110,806
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.90 2,964
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
25 10 7 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.28 57
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.44 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,228.18 30,704
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,797.01 194,925
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
3 1 8 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 5.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,608.43 4,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
7 2 6 2

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 2.29 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,329.31 9,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,343.57 9,404
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
156 60 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,511.40 235,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,264.06 353,193
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
264 97 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 1,053
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,204.67 582,031
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.98 23,754
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
67 24 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.03 203
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,521.96 101,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,313.69 222,017
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
12 4 4 0

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 1.08 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 681.52 8,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
139 55 19 6

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 3.81 529
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,135.43 296,824
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,954.48 410,672
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
1,051 419 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.46 5,739
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,782.63 2,924,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.92 28,296
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
12 6 8 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 2.17 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.17 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,269.41 15,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,720.73 20,648
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
50 25 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,632.94 131,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 111.43 5,571
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
26 10 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.88 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,726.91 44,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 466.63 12,132
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
129 54 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 3.84 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,558.36 330,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 441.21 56,916
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
155 73 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 477
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,644.29 409,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,569.48 553,269
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
177 79 15 4

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 3.14 555
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,027.75 535,912
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,665.23 294,745
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
281 118 15 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 3.45 970
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,113.92 875,011
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.81 35,071
Attack Aircraft 25 5,602 2,490
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
59 29 12 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.64 97
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 336.09 19,829
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,291.40 135,192
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
15 8 10 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.47 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.47 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 380.16 5,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,487.63 37,314
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
101 40 10 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.98 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.93 296
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 227.83 23,011
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,575.60 462,135
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
53 18 11 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.38 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.74 92
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 275.26 14,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,199.42 169,569
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
45 20 7 11

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 1.44 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.29 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.97 13,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,962.56 178,315
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
28 17 14 14

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 4.29 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.89 109
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 741.68 20,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,520.32 154,568
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
107 37 5 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.88 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.62 280
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 259.69 27,786
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,456.78 583,875
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
93 35 5 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 1.03 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.58 147
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 307.16 28,565
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,454.62 414,279
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
19 9 5 14

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 1.53 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.37 83
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 350.82 6,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,482.28 161,163
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
4 3 6 6

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 3.25 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.25 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,063.07 4,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,253.14 21,012
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
381 176 11 13

During frontline trials, several attempts were made to modify the IL-2 by adding a rear gunner position.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.34 510
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.21 1,224
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 468.98 178,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,384.56 3,575,516
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
3 1 1 2

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 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 213.14 639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,912.12 5,736
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
27 7 2 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.56 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.66 7,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,897.69 78,237
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
166 67 4 17

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 0.78 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.74 621
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 329.19 54,645
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,474.03 2,070,689
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
17 6 3 6

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 1.00 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 496.50 8,440
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,251.82 106,280
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
245 95 8 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.35 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.80 686
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 695.15 170,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,416.81 2,797,117
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
551 270 9 20

A drastic modification of the IL-2 developed in 1944. Used in the final stages of World War II and during the Korean War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.44 791
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.60 2,534
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 725.70 399,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,815.18 11,469,165
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
158 81 6 21

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 0.94 148
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.79 915
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 634.88 100,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,831.27 4,871,340
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
168 94 7 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.55 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.70 622
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,038.62 174,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,782.20 3,995,409
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
744 344 12 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.73 1,290
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.69 2,747
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,019.23 758,304
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,360.39 14,404,131
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
180 78 10 15

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 1.48 267
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.48 627
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 964.60 173,628
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,879.15 3,398,246
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
4 2 2 6

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 1.25 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.75 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 451.16 1,804
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,247.75 72,991
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
346 176 11 20

Heavily armed and armored high-speed attack aircraft with tandem seating. Developed in 1953–1956.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.35 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.99 2,073
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,349.18 466,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,431.68 10,529,362
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
1,314 542 8 27

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 1.17 1,532
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.93 6,483
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,274.04 1,674,089
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,756.87 32,530,529
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
774 335 7 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.04 804
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.14 3,980
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,129.92 874,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,154.71 20,243,746
Bombers 25 8,478 4,902
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
2 1 0 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.00 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 93.21 186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,340.63 20,681
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
99 80 3 31

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 0.22 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.57 947
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.46 8,559
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,242.34 1,409,991
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
1,412 1,121 3 42

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 0.24 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.32 15,987
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 83.61 118,056
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,851.84 22,382,794
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
67 55 1 23

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 0.04 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.42 698
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 27.91 1,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,255.52 1,022,119
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
25 11 1 12

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 0.08 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.08 127
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 81.34 2,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,924.73 273,118
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
102 63 1 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.10 10
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.11 725
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 46.51 4,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,078.63 1,538,020
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
77 35 2 21

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 0.09 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.97 383
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 34.03 2,620
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,159.92 936,313
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
98 65 2 17

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 0.32 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.58 645
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 210.76 20,653
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,338.75 1,797,197
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
173 124 2 25

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.38 1,277
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 71.19 12,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,184.42 4,183,905
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
17 6 2 9

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 0.35 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.59 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 126.81 2,155
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,381.66 210,488
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
139 56 3 16

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 0.59 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.59 360
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 310.21 43,118
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,503.69 1,460,012
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
401 300 10 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.07 429
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.05 2,026
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 598.45 239,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,003.36 9,625,345
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
145 72 4 17

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 0.63 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.26 472
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 335.76 48,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,010.51 2,031,524
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
380 197 3 30

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 0.13 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.57 2,497
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 117.81 44,767
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,973.76 8,730,028
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
46 18 4 15

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 0.67 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.65 168
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 490.41 22,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,606.02 763,876
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
139 78 2 27

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.08 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.26 1,009
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 144.51 20,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,784.61 4,557,061
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
1,012 464 5 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.53 539
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.17 6,247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 406.21 411,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,573.72 25,880,603
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
181 72 4 20

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 0.80 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.38 612
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 622.82 112,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,835.73 3,590,267
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
851 451 7 29

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 1.38 1,177
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.00 6,808
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 872.50 742,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40,303.96 34,298,668
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
632 453 7 23

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 0.56 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.13 4,507
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 476.42 301,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40,365.83 25,511,202
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
122 59 3 17

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 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.03 492
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 225.12 27,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,172.03 3,314,988
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
245 100 4 15

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 0.67 163
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.07 752
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 727.09 178,138
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,235.58 4,712,716
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
212 107 2 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 0.17 35
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.18 1,311
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 346.35 73,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,741.92 7,153,287
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
1,210 583 3 32

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 0.30 365
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.00 9,684
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 542.29 656,176
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,401.38 52,515,672
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
691 331 5 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.79 544
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.53 3,820
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.77 580,283
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,735.39 22,620,156
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