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Tsukare

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Tsukare
36,677
Battles Fought
72.23%
Victories/Battles
2,217
Average Experience per Battle
61,335
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 173/189

  • marcel
    1386

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    2943

    • 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
    5423

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    1419

    • 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
    573

    • 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
    294

    • 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 36,677
Victories 26,491 (72.23%)
Draws 96 (0%)
Defeats 10,090 (28%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,217
Maximum Experience per Battle 12,210

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.96
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,006.17
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,480.83

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
37,229
Fighters 11,871 (32%)
Multirole Fighters 5,614 (15%)
Heavy Fighters 5,171 (14%)
Attack Aircraft 4,590 (12%)
Bombers 9,983 (27%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
37,229
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 9,862 (26%)
Germany Aircraft 11,570 (31%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 7,245 (19%)
Japan Aircraft 2,063 (6%)
U.K. Aircraft 4,988 (13%)
China Aircraft 552 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 949 (3%)

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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 142 23,466 11,559
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
49 26 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.29 406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 858.19 42,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.02 1
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
23 14 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.70 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 786.77 18,095
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.29 6
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
9 6 28 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.44 103
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,067.24 9,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.07 0
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
2 1 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.50 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 797.70 1,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
117 74 34 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 11.51 1,347
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,219.66 142,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.86 2,090
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
6 4 19 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 13.00 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,133.85 6,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.34 2
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
10 6 23 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 7.60 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 846.50 8,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.31 53
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
46 23 21 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 6.22 286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 578.00 26,587
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.05 186
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
178 97 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.11 1,265
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 615.53 109,564
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.03 1,072
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
10 6 25 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 10.50 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,275.48 12,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.19 1
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
10 5 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.20 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 841.18 8,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
338 182 36 0

Developed to replace the Ar 65. First flew in the fall of 1933. Being outperformed by the competing Ar 68, it never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.62 2,575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 661.22 223,491
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.03 1,363
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
7 4 19 2

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 6.57 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 667.15 4,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.08 504
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
24 15 20 0

Land modification of the A5M naval fighter. Underwent trials in 1935–1936 but never entered service, as the Japanese Army favored the Ki-10.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.92 142
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 817.85 19,628
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.53 156
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
19 12 19 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 6.79 129
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,064.85 20,232
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.69 887
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
16 9 19 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 8.44 135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,302.39 20,838
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18.89 302
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
96 50 25 0

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 6.66 639
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,099.00 105,503
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.66 4,095
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
13 9 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.38 122
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.35 19,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.96 233
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
18 11 26 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.83 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,258.70 22,656
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
113 51 29 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 5.24 592
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.11 90,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.80 7,209
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
23 15 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.78 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,006.52 23,149
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.57 13
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
24 10 20 0

Designed as a high-speed monoplane fighter for the Italian Air Force, the Ba.27M was not accepted into service and so was offered for export. Employed by the Chinese Air Force during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.79 115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 741.89 17,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.32 7
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
146 65 23 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 4.55 665
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 672.01 98,113
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.85 1,438
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
41 25 21 1

An export variant of the Model 75 aircraft. Used by the air forces of various countries throughout the world.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.51 308
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,322.20 54,210
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.02 247
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
21 9 23 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 5.00 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 852.86 17,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.19 4
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
25 18 30 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 11.80 295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,790.41 44,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.11 2
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
2 1 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 6.00 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 960.87 1,921
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
62 33 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.53 467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,210.38 75,043
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.25 263
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
151 77 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.50 981
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,080.78 163,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.66 3,120
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
36 18 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.47 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,028.09 37,011
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.97 2,086
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
48 22 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 918.52 44,088
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.75 3,107
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
127 64 22 3

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 5.97 758
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,280.34 162,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.19 7,008
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
130 73 16 1

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 5.62 730
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,307.97 170,036
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.55 981
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
268 128 29 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 5.97 1,600
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,191.83 319,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.49 9,243
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
207 104 26 2

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 6.52 1,350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,484.25 307,240
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.59 1,984
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
491 261 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.76 3,319
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,558.07 765,014
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.80 21,016
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
359 167 22 4

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 5.70 2,047
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,164.83 418,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 91.02 32,677
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
82 36 21 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 4.62 379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,048.74 85,996
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.37 5,605
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
56 26 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,057.32 59,209
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.84 1,559
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
251 115 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 1,196
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 967.70 242,892
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.43 7,888
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
288 153 24 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 6.17 1,778
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,344.88 387,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.51 14,257
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
167 81 22 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 5.57 931
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,242.27 207,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.68 7,127
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
562 259 28 2

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 5.72 3,214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,218.48 684,785
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49.59 27,868
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
116 54 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.13 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,058.97 122,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.47 1,910
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
41 23 20 0

One of the early modifications of the P-36 Hawk. A total of 30 aircraft of this modification were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.95 244
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,275.88 52,311
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.37 15
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
31 15 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 4.84 150
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,021.53 31,667
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
157 86 20 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 5.69 894
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,266.61 198,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.47 3,999
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
70 39 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.06 424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,525.65 106,795
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 103.60 7,251
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
28 16 14 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 6.57 184
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,789.90 50,117
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.74 20
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
61 31 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.77 291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,287.81 78,556
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.08 2,078
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
192 97 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.89 1,323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,906.33 366,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.62 15,671
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
46 26 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.41 249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,396.52 64,239
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.23 1,528
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
95 45 22 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 5.03 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,322.18 125,607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.71 3,677
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
434 201 24 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 4.35 1,889
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,158.83 502,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.11 19,142
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
41 26 23 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 7.54 309
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,135.84 87,569
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 123.30 5,055
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
42 21 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.90 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,283.60 53,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.42 2,453
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
30 17 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.37 191
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,661.34 49,840
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.12 93
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
57 26 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 313
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,311.85 74,775
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.86 2,214
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
61 27 14 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 4.98 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,410.39 86,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.20 438
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
39 20 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,377.98 53,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.28 49
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
52 28 13 3

Blueprint created on the basis of the record-setting Me 209. The project was discontinued due to difficulties in maintenance of the uprated engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.83 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,535.99 79,871
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.26 1,053
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
167 87 25 1

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 6.53 1,090
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.81 313,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.45 7,255
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
146 71 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.81 848
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,502.50 219,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 78.73 11,494
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
51 25 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.80 245
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,214.86 61,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.77 1,773
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
217 101 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.95 1,291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,799.85 390,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.35 3,765
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
74 32 20 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 5.19 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,258.46 93,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.19 4,601
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
85 43 17 1

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 5.88 500
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,520.27 129,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.62 1,497
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
122 56 26 2

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 5.39 658
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,474.12 179,842
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.91 7,918
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
910 490 28 4

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 7.61 6,929
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,241.53 2,039,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.22 45,696
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
113 57 16 1

Low-cost fighter developed to address the shortage of light-metal alloys used in aviation. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.38 608
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,456.51 164,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.44 3,778
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
71 39 20 2

Modification of the Mustang I that was supplied by the North American Aviation company to U.K. The aircraft featured powerful autocannon that replaced the machine guns fitted on the previous modification. A total of 93 aircraft of this modification were supplied to the Royal Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.99 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,523.75 179,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.94 7,593
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
127 61 20 1

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 697
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,647.42 209,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.01 11,685
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
57 28 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.30 359
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,231.33 127,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.67 1,178
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
56 30 17 2

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.86 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,440.36 136,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.25 4,157
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
181 85 19 4

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 4.94 894
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,610.76 291,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.77 15,161
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
104 49 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 5.25 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,611.10 167,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.37 6,694
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
60 30 18 2

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 5.53 332
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,879.49 112,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.08 2,164
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
426 221 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.21 3,071
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,411.86 1,027,453
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 143.55 61,152
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
269 138 25 1

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 6.67 1,793
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,077.84 558,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.44 13,567
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
193 97 16 1

An early model of one of the most famous U.S. Army Air Force fighters of World War II. Used mainly in North Africa, Burma, and Great Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 1,006
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,870.20 360,949
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.54 2,420
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
117 56 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.92 693
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,995.05 233,420
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.72 10,497
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
91 44 21 1

A significant number of the P-39 Airacobra were supplied to the U.S.S.R. under the Lend-Lease program. The P-39Q-15 was a lighter version that had no wing-mounted weapons.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.53 503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,689.44 153,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.48 12,419
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
138 72 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.29 868
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,041.87 281,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.77 10,455
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
213 106 22 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 6.08 1,296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,930.66 411,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.20 9,840
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
537 280 27 3

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 7.01 3,763
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,229.86 1,197,434
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 109.70 58,909
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
160 73 16 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 5.64 903
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,844.21 295,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.04 7,527
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
89 45 20 2

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 6.15 547
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,071.08 184,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.13 11,848
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
156 76 22 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 6.63 1,035
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,561.11 399,533
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.02 16,695
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
88 47 24 3

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 7.05 620
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,884.79 253,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.05 3,436
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
169 87 22 3

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 7.46 1,261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,640.28 615,206
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 258.31 43,653
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
852 385 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.41 5,458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,690.48 2,292,285
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 138.83 118,281
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
168 78 20 2

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 5.09 855
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,895.25 318,401
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.17 10,948
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
105 54 23 1

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 6.53 686
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,490.74 261,527
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.80 7,329
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
89 49 21 1

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 6.38 568
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,996.11 266,653
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.39 10,002
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
113 62 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.29 711
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,218.95 250,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.46 1,634
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
65 34 22 1

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 6.28 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,328.92 151,379
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.46 4,580
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
141 67 19 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 5.53 780
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,027.14 285,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.05 8,607
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
275 107 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.21 1,433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,015.69 554,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.32 21,262
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
102 52 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.90 602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,328.82 237,539
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.79 11,912
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
136 68 25 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 6.87 934
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,527.09 343,684
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.14 15,930
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
373 164 31 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.58 2,080
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,335.47 871,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.11 46,293
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
128 76 24 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 8.35 1,069
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,248.47 415,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.52 14,529
VII bf-109g-6n
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6N Gustav
54 32 21 2

A night fighter modification of the famous German Bf 109 G aircraft. The fighter was used to defend German cities from air raids by the Allies.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.11 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,616.13 195,270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.49 4,508
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
178 82 23 2

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 5.69 1,013
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,067.81 368,070
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 144.58 25,735
VII j6k1
Kawanishi J6K1
Kawanishi J6K1
126 57 26 4

A Japanese project for an interceptor fighter, intended to fight U.S. heavy bombers. The prototype was never finished due to the deteriorating situation in the country. In 1944, the project was cancelled entirely.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.48 943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,204.28 403,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 178.81 22,530
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
226 116 23 2

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 6.05 1,368
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,527.67 571,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.50 6,440
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
93 49 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.60 521
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,274.27 211,507
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.35 11,564
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
303 145 25 3

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 6.16 1,867
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,704.49 819,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 139.30 42,207
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
78 38 17 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 5.76 449
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,790.99 217,697
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.68 4,811
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
155 81 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.77 895
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,050.69 472,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.26 5,775
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
655 320 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.93 4,539
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,977.31 1,950,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 132.14 86,551
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
216 100 25 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 5.62 1,215
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,505.31 541,147
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 88.54 19,125
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
184 93 24 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 5.91 1,087
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,640.77 485,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.12 6,278
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
193 83 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.61 1,083
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,347.91 453,146
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.74 9,407
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
115 52 29 2

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 5.66 651
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,483.35 285,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.91 9,304
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
235 108 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 1,306
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,770.70 651,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.56 21,281
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
249 125 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.12 2,021
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,423.88 1,101,546
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 191.83 47,766
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
177 86 32 1

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 6.01 1,063
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,161.49 559,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.22 10,481
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
369 176 32 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.42 2,369
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,066.17 1,131,416
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.91 12,881
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
1,114 561 31 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.27 8,096
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 33
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,382.87 3,768,522
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 132.18 147,243
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
124 64 17 0

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 5.66 702
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,297.90 284,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.54 315
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
434 200 26 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.43 2,792
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,272.94 1,420,455
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 112.39 48,775
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
317 165 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.81 2,159
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,912.88 1,240,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.67 29,377
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
124 60 25 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 5.46 677
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,825.85 350,405
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.79 9,274
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
124 62 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.10 757
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,410.09 422,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 248.81 30,851
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
204 87 20 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 6.01 1,227
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,532.62 720,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 107.49 21,928
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
236 117 28 1

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 7.09 1,673
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,099.31 967,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 71.70 16,920
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
220 114 29 3

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 8.16 1,796
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,172.57 1,137,964
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 133.04 29,269
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
85 44 18 1

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 6.16 524
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,461.15 294,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.55 10,076
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
93 48 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.91 550
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,814.87 354,782
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.80 13,280
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
119 57 27 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.06 840
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,221.27 502,331
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.05 6,670
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
72 34 20 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 6.35 457
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,833.35 276,001
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.75 1,782
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
133 66 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 739
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,283.64 436,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.06 5,327
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
362 171 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.72 2,434
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,435.08 1,605,498
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 173.84 62,930
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
83 43 20 1

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 5.80 481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,465.05 370,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.22 3,254
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
748 336 39 2

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 8.37 6,263
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,053.34 4,527,898
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 124.58 93,187
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
93 54 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.25 767
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,373.86 499,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.25 6,440
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
112 54 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.47 725
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,704.39 414,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.63 5,222
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
564 248 28 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 7.16 4,036
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,307.76 2,429,578
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.80 27,520
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
102 49 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.37 548
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,387.02 345,476
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 100.43 10,243
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
268 133 25 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 7.43 1,992
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,955.04 1,327,951
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 148.32 39,749
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
131 64 35 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.98 1,046
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,921.34 644,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.39 4,373
Multirole Fighters 76 12,013 5,509
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
25 11 24 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 7.40 185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 525.06 13,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 120.03 3,000
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
51 21 26 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 6.94 354
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 452.42 23,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 346.32 17,662
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
27 12 26 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 7.37 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.84 14,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 283.73 7,660
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
58 24 22 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.16 357
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.60 25,322
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 410.75 23,823
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
15 5 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.40 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 346.87 5,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.43 6
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
9 5 34 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.22 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 792.12 7,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,240.78 11,167
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
5 3 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.60 38
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,051.96 5,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 970.65 4,853
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
1 1 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,242.69 1,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,608.00 1,608
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
240 112 30 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 7.40 1,776
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 776.33 186,318
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.61 27,985
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
2 1 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 760.79 1,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 536.00 1,072
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
2 2 15 3

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 14.50 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,508.65 3,017
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,417.90 2,835
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
61 33 19 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.92 361
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 568.23 34,661
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,498.96 91,436
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
52 24 19 4

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 4.42 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 784.22 40,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 870.64 45,273
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
161 76 19 3

Developed as a two-seat multirole fighter capable of engaging single-seat fighters in maneuvering combat. Its first flight took place in September 1934. The aircraft did not see active combat service. A total of 223 modifications of the DI-6 were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 628
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 564.89 90,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 743.82 119,754
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
30 16 22 2

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 7.10 213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,093.67 32,810
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 467.21 14,016
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
45 22 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.76 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,104.51 49,702
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,068.77 48,094
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
8 4 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.75 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,089.68 8,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.23 1
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
302 148 27 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.02 1,818
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 991.58 299,457
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 772.27 233,227
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
68 33 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 328
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,149.80 78,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,482.48 100,808
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
142 70 26 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.89 837
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,298.51 184,388
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,885.96 267,806
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
80 38 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 78
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 823.19 65,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,742.00 139,359
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
28 16 22 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 7.46 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,299.10 36,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 202.32 5,664
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
186 94 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.06 941
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 160
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,118.10 207,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,859.41 345,849
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
287 141 24 4

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 5.49 1,575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 192
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,173.72 336,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,213.27 348,209
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
80 33 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.62 370
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 945.49 75,639
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 935.14 74,811
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
112 66 23 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 6.75 756
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,465.77 164,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,863.34 208,694
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
97 51 22 4

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 6.79 659
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,887.71 183,107
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 252.22 24,465
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
174 82 24 4

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 6.56 1,142
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 119
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,744.03 303,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,620.22 281,917
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
83 41 24 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.73 476
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.34 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,490.75 123,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,359.11 112,805
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
121 55 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 511
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 68
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,272.24 153,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,057.25 248,927
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
87 37 12 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.11 358
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 90
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,213.42 105,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,406.48 209,363
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
47 21 22 1

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 5.06 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,430.18 67,218
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.56 3,269
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
63 31 19 3

As the U.S.S.R. lacked spare Allison engines, a few P-40 fighters were fitted with Soviet M-105 engines.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.57 351
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,594.82 100,473
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,079.33 67,997
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
110 57 27 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 6.41 705
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,786.77 196,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,432.98 157,628
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
47 26 24 2

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 7.23 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,433.43 114,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,348.33 63,371
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
208 103 21 4

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 4.70 977
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 98
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,418.40 295,027
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,423.57 504,102
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
125 69 25 4

Developed in Czechoslovakia after World War II on the basis of the German Messerschmitt Bf 109. In 1948, some of the S-199's were purchased by Israel, which later used them during the Arab-Israeli conflict. These aircraft became the first combat-ready fighters of the arising Israeli Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.54 943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,706.27 338,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,227.97 153,496
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
336 170 33 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.91 2,321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 332
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,434.26 817,911
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,861.43 961,441
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
87 38 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.71 497
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,961.65 170,663
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 161.37 14,038
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
166 79 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.69 778
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.92 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,807.04 299,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,446.73 738,157
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
152 65 16 4

One of the most widely produced United States Navy fighters of World War II. Used in both carrier- and land-based operations.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41 670
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 73
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,640.03 249,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,302.11 349,921
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
115 52 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.03 579
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 153
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,848.86 212,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,918.68 565,647
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
244 121 19 4

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 5.66 1,382
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 134
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,804.69 440,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,879.24 702,533
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
204 102 22 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.59 1,141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,568.96 524,068
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,373.46 688,186
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
125 57 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 627
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,965.02 245,628
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 388.31 48,538
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
370 161 19 6

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 4.75 1,759
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 296
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,192.06 811,063
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,967.67 1,468,038
VII f4u-4-r
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair
90 43 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.14 553
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 87
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,847.25 256,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,890.74 350,166
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
133 59 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.84 644
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,087.29 277,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,229.75 562,557
VII f8f2
Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat
92 41 21 3

This American piston-engined carrier-based fighter was used in the later stages of World War II. The F8F-2 version was equipped with 20 mm guns and a more powerful engine. A total of 293 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.80 534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,400.85 220,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,485.73 136,686
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
115 50 21 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 4.75 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,133.78 245,384
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 252.33 29,018
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
173 77 15 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.98 689
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.36 235
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,842.71 318,788
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,583.38 1,138,924
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
336 140 20 7

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 5.01 1,682
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.42 142
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,197.72 738,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,795.92 939,430
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
302 135 20 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 1,376
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 299
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,112.80 638,065
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,155.04 1,858,820
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
233 100 27 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.22 1,216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,555.49 595,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,517.07 586,477
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
315 140 21 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 1,489
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.19 374
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,252.82 709,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,956.28 1,561,229
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
188 75 21 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.44 834
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.93 174
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,367.24 445,041
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,025.99 1,132,887
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
89 44 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.20 463
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,599.29 231,336
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,497.45 133,273
VIII tempest-pr
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)
159 78 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.01 1,114
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,579.23 569,098
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 425.39 67,637
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
406 177 19 10

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 5.44 2,208
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.10 446
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,673.78 1,085,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,671.71 1,896,714
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
229 102 27 2

Blueprint created on the basis of German BMW 003 engines. Some of its concepts were later employed in the MiG-9 design.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.60 1,282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,893.83 662,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 250.24 57,305
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
336 169 21 6

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 5.52 1,856
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 322
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,900.95 974,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,155.40 1,732,214
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
1,048 463 23 5

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 5.62 5,893
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,544.76 2,666,908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 280.82 294,296
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
254 115 22 3

Developed by the Supermarine company on the basis of the Spiteful fighter. Underwent trials in 1945–1949 but never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 1,395
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 120
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,786.53 707,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,421.63 615,093
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
123 57 18 6

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 5.97 734
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,531.65 434,393
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,144.41 140,762
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
259 105 17 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.22 1,094
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 181
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,455.66 636,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,246.87 1,099,939
IX f9f5
Grumman F9F-5 Panther
Grumman F9F-5 Panther
48 23 20 6

An early model of a U.S. carrier-based jet fighter. The F9F-5 differed from earlier versions, with an upgraded power plant and significant aerodynamic improvements, which led to a substantial increase in speed performance.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.69 369
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,862.00 233,376
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,643.91 270,907
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
609 266 27 4

The BV P.212 was designed as part of the Luftwaffe's Emergency Fighter Program. Several concepts were developed. The BV P.212.03 version was selected as final. The first prototype was to make its first flight in the summer of 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.96 3,627
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,315.54 2,019,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 285.80 174,052
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
72 33 18 5

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 5.49 395
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,390.78 244,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,564.70 112,658
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
98 49 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 428
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.19 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,979.70 292,010
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,820.20 864,379
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
403 160 27 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 2,211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,855.96 1,553,950
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 194.98 78,577
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
221 105 35 9

Designed based on the BV P.212 concept. In March 1945, the Luftwaffe approved the project and recommended the construction of a prototype. However, by the end of World War II, only theoretical calculations for the new aircraft specifications were made.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.20 1,371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 156
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,845.99 1,070,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,904.87 862,975
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
118 54 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.86 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.03 122
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,385.96 399,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,742.96 795,669
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
152 65 21 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.55 844
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,045.03 614,844
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,536.80 689,593
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
137 51 27 3

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 6.10 836
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,898.13 671,043
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,315.35 180,203
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
139 64 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.01 836
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.19 165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,084.10 706,690
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,983.41 970,693
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
98 40 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.24 612
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,915.38 481,707
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 159.04 15,585
Heavy Fighters 47 10,202 5,096
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
125 73 26 3

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 8.87 1,109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,040.05 130,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,291.73 161,466
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
318 188 38 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.96 2,532
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.29 410
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,691.44 537,876
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,786.84 886,214
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
316 151 24 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,308
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.10 348
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 773.87 244,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,014.65 636,630
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
108 61 27 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 7.54 814
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,439.06 155,418
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,074.86 116,084
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
149 73 18 1

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 3.85 574
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,038.11 154,678
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 266.32 39,681
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
998 527 30 5

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 6.68 6,666
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 646
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,837.50 1,833,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,679.24 1,675,877
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
293 165 26 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 7.29 2,137
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,976.10 578,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,545.05 452,700
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
555 264 25 11

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 5.29 2,934
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 634
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,731.37 960,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,376.69 2,429,062
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
178 85 22 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 6.58 1,171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,096.40 373,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 88.87 15,818
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
182 100 25 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.49 1,364
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,546.78 463,513
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.45 13,185
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
196 113 20 4

Heavy fighter designed to replace the Bf 110. Entered limited service with the Luftwaffe. Also licensed for production in Hungary.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.64 1,301
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 157
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,333.04 457,275
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,371.48 464,809
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
170 84 23 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.26 894
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 137
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,879.42 319,501
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,673.85 454,554
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
40 23 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 200
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,078.03 83,121
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,913.98 116,559
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
77 35 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.99 384
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 44
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,745.37 134,393
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,864.78 220,587
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
174 91 19 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 5.75 1,000
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 79
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,952.62 339,756
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,724.81 300,117
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
92 38 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.67 430
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,083.10 191,645
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,529.58 508,721
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
19 10 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.63 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,140.62 59,671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,289.69 43,504
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
159 76 19 7

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 6.07 965
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.31 208
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,797.10 444,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,600.59 890,493
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
477 233 28 2

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 8.00 3,815
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,377.93 1,611,271
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.44 52,680
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
264 120 24 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 1,406
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 234
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,384.13 629,409
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,863.63 1,283,998
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
239 123 24 5

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 7.09 1,695
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,996.10 716,067
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,193.75 524,306
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
40 18 14 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.20 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,729.19 69,167
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,055.79 242,231
VI me-410b-2
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse
15 10 21 2

Originally designed to hunt down bombers, this variant of the legendary Me 410 heavy fighter is armed with a 50-mm BK 5 gun.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 10.53 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,757.09 71,356
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,575.35 23,630
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
490 256 28 6

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 6.20 3,040
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 267
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,800.65 1,372,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,812.19 887,972
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
56 29 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.23 349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,456.44 193,560
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 513.00 28,728
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
378 166 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.13 1,938
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 117
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,650.42 1,001,860
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,316.36 875,582
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
112 56 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.19 581
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,959.78 331,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,862.40 208,589
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
106 59 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.09 752
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,203.48 445,569
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 198.64 21,055
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
97 44 21 4

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 5.71 554
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,185.15 308,959
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,872.01 472,585
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
298 129 20 2

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 5.35 1,593
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,757.95 821,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.71 38,950
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
42 20 15 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.60 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.50 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,545.00 106,889
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,981.92 335,240
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
74 31 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.24 314
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.22 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,232.45 165,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,564.60 115,780
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
132 69 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.18 1,080
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,638.44 612,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,509.99 199,318
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
176 79 22 4

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 6.02 1,060
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.59 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,892.34 685,051
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,373.86 417,799
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
298 139 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.48 1,931
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,476.90 1,334,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 196.71 58,620
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
364 164 28 6

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 6.21 2,261
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 370
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,044.05 1,472,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,259.59 2,278,492
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
481 224 21 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.29 2,546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 342
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,534.43 1,700,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,800.60 2,309,089
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
153 76 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.38 823
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,949.22 604,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 296.87 45,420
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
76 38 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.84 444
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.25 95
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,713.20 282,202
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,291.97 554,189
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
720 359 35 2

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 8.26 5,947
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,794.54 3,452,066
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.44 84,558
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
173 91 20 2

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 5.54 959
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,679.72 636,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 410.22 70,967
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
116 61 25 3

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 6.38 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,233.59 607,096
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,328.32 154,085
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
39 21 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.51 254
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.33 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,335.65 208,090
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,383.27 326,947
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
170 83 25 3

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 6.67 1,134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,378.75 914,387
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,306.95 732,181
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
78 39 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.15 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,067.78 473,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 184.95 14,425
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
335 173 50 3

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 8.57 2,871
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 8,480.40 2,840,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,234.82 413,666
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
54 29 19 2

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 7.39 399
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 6,867.35 370,836
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.32 4,823
Attack Aircraft 31 9,392 4,541
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
35 15 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.20 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 316.63 11,082
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,798.05 62,931
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
91 50 15 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.23 385
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.11 283
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 524.36 47,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,868.25 352,010
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
28 14 11 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.43 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.79 78
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.37 7,906
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,526.87 98,752
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
77 42 21 6

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 5.64 434
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.66 128
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.26 44,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,066.05 159,085
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
86 43 14 11

Developed in 1935–1936 in Germany to provide close air support for ground forces. Never entered service. A total of 6 prototypes were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 316
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.90 249
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 662.82 57,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,651.37 400,018
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
50 25 12 12

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 3.56 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.74 137
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 609.35 30,467
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,847.35 192,367
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
109 51 7 20

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 1.51 165
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.03 439
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.72 32,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,905.27 643,674
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
20 11 17 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 79
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.05 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 601.58 12,031
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,382.86 127,657
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
264 131 9 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.53 404
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.92 1,036
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 312.48 82,495
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,825.50 1,537,930
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
117 52 16 17

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 1.40 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.68 430
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 394.51 46,157
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,341.31 975,933
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
269 120 6 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.25 336
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.39 1,180
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 375.97 101,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,959.62 2,410,137
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
207 114 12 27

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 2.31 479
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.43 918
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.24 131,701
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,492.74 1,964,997
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
244 105 9 17

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 1.36 331
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.14 766
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 387.91 94,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,289.42 1,778,619
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
398 195 10 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.53 607
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.34 1,726
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.07 211,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,896.36 5,132,751
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
183 71 5 14

Attack modification of the iconic Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber featuring enhanced armament and armor.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.66 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.25 594
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 279.40 51,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,857.04 1,803,838
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
133 59 7 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.41 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.90 519
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 549.47 73,078
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,387.54 1,381,543
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
39 21 6 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.18 46
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.10 121
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 511.70 19,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,509.98 370,889
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
211 97 8 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.08 228
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.83 1,019
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.40 79,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,891.66 2,720,140
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
243 117 8 18

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 1.12 271
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.21 1,023
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 561.61 136,470
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,564.02 3,782,056
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
304 131 5 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.69 209
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.63 1,105
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 345.39 104,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,921.08 3,928,007
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
165 80 7 17

A drastic modification of the IL-2 attack aircraft, it had much heavier armor to increase durability. Bomb capacity was also increased.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.93 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.12 845
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 555.16 91,600
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,415.50 3,368,557
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
848 409 11 26

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 1.88 1,595
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.28 3,630
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,054.84 894,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,606.52 16,626,332
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
528 262 10 23

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 1.72 910
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.42 2,860
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 979.16 516,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,797.26 13,092,951
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
284 148 8 26

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 1.68 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.99 1,417
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,178.67 334,743
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,408.73 6,932,078
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
1,189 608 8 31

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 1.39 1,655
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.41 7,622
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 814.87 968,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,892.25 40,297,887
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
425 195 15 22

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 2.58 1,097
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.08 1,735
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,542.46 655,545
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,018.32 8,507,787
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
520 251 13 25

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 2.24 1,163
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.59 2,386
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,492.30 775,997
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,996.78 12,478,327
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
585 310 10 29

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 1.79 1,046
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.45 3,190
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,810.44 1,059,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,872.19 18,645,231
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
622 291 8 33

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 1.72 1,071
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.09 3,789
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,519.81 945,323
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,155.15 20,622,503
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
593 268 9 29

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 1.92 1,136
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.36 3,179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,233.93 1,324,720
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,650.37 16,989,669
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
525 255 10 27

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 1.91 1,004
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.24 3,277
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,210.65 1,160,591
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,515.34 18,120,552
Bombers 28 15,133 9,831
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
15 11 2 19

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 0.27 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.53 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 116.52 1,747
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,432.78 231,491
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
479 392 4 45

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 0.37 176
Ground Targets Destroyed 12.80 6,131
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 98.85 47,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,073.54 9,136,224
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
206 150 3 37

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 0.19 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.82 2,228
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.92 17,904
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,224.82 3,548,313
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
173 155 4 36

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 0.28 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 13.49 2,333
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 108.99 18,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,508.37 3,374,947
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
256 162 3 27

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 0.18 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.03 2,056
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.50 22,144
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,279.59 4,935,573
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
625 492 3 35

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 0.17 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.62 6,638
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 90.91 56,817
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,687.55 14,804,717
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
565 373 3 33

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 0.13 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.72 5,492
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 68.06 38,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,220.18 11,424,399
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
35 20 2 23

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 0.26 9
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.29 255
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 172.51 6,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,914.11 801,993
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
214 141 2 32

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 0.26 55
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.74 1,871
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 137.66 29,458
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,556.18 5,469,023
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
528 273 8 28

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 1.14 602
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.10 3,220
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 432.07 228,132
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,422.70 9,727,186
VI lancaster-mk3
Avro Lancaster B Mk.III
Avro Lancaster B Mk.III
75 50 3 26

A legendary British heavy bomber from World War II, capable of carrying up to 12,000 pounds of bomb load. A total of 7,377 of these aircraft were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.40 30
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.31 773
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 335.69 25,176
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,576.34 2,518,225
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
273 129 7 24

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 0.74 202
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.16 1,409
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 356.88 97,427
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,282.01 5,536,989
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
876 583 9 29

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 1.43 1,250
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.07 6,196
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 755.04 661,415
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,464.24 23,182,673
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
497 291 10 29

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 1.57 779
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.61 3,284
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 678.34 337,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,775.65 11,816,497
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
228 140 3 37

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 0.18 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.71 2,214
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 169.69 38,688
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34,741.47 7,921,054
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
235 103 4 18

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 1.07 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.33 1,253
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 546.51 128,430
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,221.96 6,162,160
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
210 118 3 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 0.24 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.25 1,522
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 205.11 43,073
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37,212.95 7,814,719
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
997 586 12 29

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.46 1,457
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.24 8,214
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 800.92 798,520
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,516.37 35,409,817
VII g4m2
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24
199 90 5 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.82 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.54 1,102
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 469.41 93,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,249.36 5,223,622
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
855 575 13 28

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 3.42 2,924
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.66 7,405
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,738.59 1,486,490
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 49,811.91 42,589,181
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
270 151 11 22

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.83 495
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.54 1,765
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,139.85 307,759
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,689.56 10,446,181
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
3,287 2,235 7 37

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 0.87 2,862
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.35 37,301
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 821.18 2,699,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60,167.75 197,771,396
VIII xb-42
Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster
Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster
149 106 1 33

An experimental American medium bomber with an unconventionally mounted engine. Only two of these aircraft were ever built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.05 7
Ground Targets Destroyed 12.37 1,843
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 62.59 9,325
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65,222.98 9,718,223
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
285 141 4 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.69 196
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.39 1,822
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 483.63 137,834
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,369.05 12,360,180
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
170 89 4 19

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 0.95 161
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.98 1,187
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 784.19 133,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,065.48 7,321,131
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
1,285 784 8 39

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 0.70 905
Ground Targets Destroyed 10.95 14,071
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 791.92 1,017,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61,445.25 78,957,139
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
1,711 1,218 8 42

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 1.29 2,203
Ground Targets Destroyed 13.83 23,659
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,386.02 2,371,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 79,130.37 135,392,069
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
435 273 7 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.92 836
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.24 4,018
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,489.10 647,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56,468.86 24,563,952
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