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[UNIC] Caution Unicorn Playing

Position: Commander

Days in clan: 1802

[UNIC] Caution Unicorn Playing

Position: Commander

Days in clan: 1802

35,339
Battles Fought
73.08%
Victories/Battles
1,977
Average Experience per Battle
48,251
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 164/199

  • marcel
    1307

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    2446

    • 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
    2418

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    2217

    • 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
    163

    • Effective Fire

    Awarded for earning at least 5000 personal points in each of at least 2 battles played in a row.

    The count is reset if the player earns fewer than 5000 personal points in a single battle.

  • mastersofsky
    47

    • Lords of the Sky

    Awarded to members of a Flight that destroyed at least 25 aerial targets.

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

  • flameofheaven
    270

    • 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.

All achievements

Overall Results

Battles Fought 35,339
Victories 25,825 (73.08%)
Draws 117 (0%)
Defeats 9,397 (27%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,977
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,535

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.28
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,853.35
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,009.81

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
35,108
Fighters 13,500 (38%)
Multirole Fighters 9,489 (27%)
Heavy Fighters 5,232 (15%)
Attack Aircraft 4,932 (14%)
Bombers 1,955 (6%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
35,108
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 8,476 (24%)
Germany Aircraft 9,873 (28%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 6,474 (18%)
Japan Aircraft 2,803 (8%)
U.K. Aircraft 5,620 (16%)
China Aircraft 779 (2%)
Europe Aircraft 1,083 (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 131 22,969 13,278
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
9 5 17 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 9.78 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 892.01 8,028
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.52 13
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
6 5 20 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 13.83 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 904.45 5,426
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16.93 101
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
26 14 22 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 6.42 167
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 597.11 15,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.73 356
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
8 6 26 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 11.38 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 917.21 7,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
112 62 25 1

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 7.46 836
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 587.58 65,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.19 7,524
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
9 6 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.22 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 798.64 7,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
12 6 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.67 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 499.32 5,991
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
7 6 22 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 14.14 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,139.99 7,979
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.14 7
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
17 10 23 0

An export variant of the F11C fighter. Used extensively during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Some of the aircraft were produced directly in China.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.88 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 632.05 10,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.18 819
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
81 46 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.43 521
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 479.43 38,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.98 3,562
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
10 7 19 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 9.30 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 892.93 8,929
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.77 297
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
12 9 17 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 7.92 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 793.49 9,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.54 6
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
67 39 24 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 7.15 479
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.44 37,080
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.73 2,192
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
15 10 14 1

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 6.73 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 665.10 9,976
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.69 985
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
31 21 23 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 7.23 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 925.48 28,689
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.24 441
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
132 74 17 1

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 4.70 620
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 510.48 67,382
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30.52 4,028
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
19 13 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.00 171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,197.14 22,745
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.73 222
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
22 15 20 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 9.05 199
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,269.70 27,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.63 2,147
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
22 16 18 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 8.05 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,054.88 23,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.20 312
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
27 17 20 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 7.41 200
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,024.93 27,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.32 1,385
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
230 130 27 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 5.87 1,349
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 733.79 168,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.78 16,048
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
113 64 20 1

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 4.96 561
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 653.62 73,859
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.78 3,026
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
19 13 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.58 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,223.97 23,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.99 227
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
166 93 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.46 740
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 545.62 90,572
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.89 5,293
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
30 21 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.87 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,369.42 41,082
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.68 1,280
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
15 11 25 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 9.93 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,360.81 20,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
76 53 24 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 8.33 633
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,195.37 90,848
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.00 1,291
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
15 14 22 0

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 10.07 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.40 22,475
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.70 25
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
441 271 18 2

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 5.45 2,403
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,060.08 467,496
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.72 18,399
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
391 253 19 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 5.26 2,055
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,214.00 474,674
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.70 3,402
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
343 185 28 6

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 6.87 2,358
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,283.77 440,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 140.95 48,345
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
266 183 30 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.95 2,116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,668.61 443,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.24 3,787
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
479 300 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.24 3,469
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,498.03 717,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.65 10,850
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
367 213 27 9

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 6.90 2,534
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,274.83 467,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.95 43,655
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
388 210 26 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 6.36 2,467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,213.35 470,778
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.29 13,693
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
108 59 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 540
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 960.79 103,764
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.09 7,785
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
136 88 29 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.06 1,096
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,505.98 204,812
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.48 4,689
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
467 289 27 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 7.12 3,324
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,458.18 680,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.14 17,813
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
405 231 29 2

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 6.38 2,582
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,306.29 529,045
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.12 16,654
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
390 220 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.59 2,572
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,332.61 519,718
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.00 22,618
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
290 183 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.18 1,791
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,296.77 376,062
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.66 1,640
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
319 199 19 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 5.50 1,754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,189.30 379,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.46 1,105
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
290 156 18 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 4.93 1,430
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 926.05 268,553
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.49 9,421
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
420 292 27 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 7.36 3,093
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,402.47 589,036
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 80.14 33,659
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
353 215 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 6.65 2,346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,446.37 510,567
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.89 2,786
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
303 174 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.77 1,747
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,468.89 445,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.21 12,184
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
146 93 26 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 7.28 1,063
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,829.03 267,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.52 12,485
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
77 41 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.44 573
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,914.57 147,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.04 6,933
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
245 135 22 2

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 5.81 1,424
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,345.82 329,726
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.49 13,594
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
329 189 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.64 2,185
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,536.41 505,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.74 25,248
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
262 133 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.51 1,443
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,377.45 360,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 102.66 26,897
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
216 125 23 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 5.97 1,289
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,442.16 311,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.68 8,786
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
278 149 18 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 1,277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,201.07 333,896
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.13 5,595
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
135 77 20 0

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 7.02 948
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,836.44 247,919
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.11 15
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
52 35 28 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.40 489
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,538.86 132,020
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.87 3,217
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
162 101 17 1

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 5.88 953
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,578.73 255,754
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.62 3,988
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
357 194 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.11 1,825
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,115.58 398,262
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.93 42,459
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
300 193 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.92 2,075
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,886.22 565,865
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.58 1,074
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
195 123 22 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 6.96 1,357
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,717.06 334,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.41 80
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
291 177 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.20 1,514
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,467.72 427,105
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.53 3,645
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
316 168 30 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 5.98 1,891
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,435.67 453,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.32 30,753
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
84 48 18 2

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 6.14 516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.80 115,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.29 5,484
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
42 24 25 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 6.38 268
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,499.44 62,976
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.41 2,831
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
135 72 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.29 714
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,287.93 173,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38.13 5,147
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
193 108 23 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 6.08 1,174
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,339.51 258,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 127.17 24,544
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
251 128 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.44 1,617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,648.02 413,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.05 6,789
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
190 122 23 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 7.22 1,371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,731.48 328,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25.89 4,918
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
204 114 25 3

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 1,426
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,314.49 472,156
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.78 29,126
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
183 99 17 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 5.12 937
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,628.34 297,987
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.72 10,745
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
100 56 23 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.59 659
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,913.14 191,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.37 5,036
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
57 35 22 0

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 7.75 442
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,212.69 126,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 61.99 3,533
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
46 28 24 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 7.72 355
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,110.80 97,096
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 139.74 6,428
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
95 59 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.96 661
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,079.39 197,541
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.58 2,620
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
149 88 22 4

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 7.60 1,133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,183.36 325,320
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 137.52 20,490
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
167 90 23 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 6.84 1,143
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,027.23 338,548
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.80 9,150
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
133 73 18 0

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 6.23 829
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,669.60 222,057
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.53 1,800
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
51 35 24 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 7.76 396
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,564.97 130,813
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.49 483
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
172 95 25 0

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 6.07 1,044
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,691.55 290,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.30 5,899
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
159 91 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.03 1,117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,065.71 328,448
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.43 8,336
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
322 176 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 5.78 1,860
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,780.87 573,440
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 140.44 45,222
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
232 132 21 2

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 6.47 1,500
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,931.58 448,126
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.23 14,668
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
104 66 28 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.45 879
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,319.24 241,201
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 67.49 7,019
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
635 391 28 1

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 6.38 4,052
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,929.88 1,225,472
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.18 9,636
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
349 182 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.54 2,284
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,247.63 784,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 201.13 70,195
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
86 33 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.57 479
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,602.68 223,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.98 1,374
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
142 73 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.04 858
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,193.94 311,539
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.55 9,166
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
65 38 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.69 435
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,494.46 162,140
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.66 4,592
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
110 69 24 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.96 876
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,813.54 309,489
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.48 2,912
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
160 115 24 3

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 8.64 1,383
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,219.36 515,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 102.37 16,378
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
123 71 24 4

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 6.17 759
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,987.90 244,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 189.35 23,290
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
187 100 27 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 5.79 1,082
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,607.19 300,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 97.35 18,203
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
156 88 25 1

A version of the Yak-3 equipped with heavy armament and a slightly modified airframe, compared to the base model. Never entered mass production. Only one prototype was built and tested in 1945.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.42 1,001
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,132.91 332,734
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 169.31 26,413
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
84 48 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.86 576
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,269.88 190,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.66 12,571
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
117 62 20 2

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 6.44 753
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,146.78 251,172
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 175.80 20,568
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
400 201 22 1

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 5.67 2,266
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,025.94 810,377
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.88 50,753
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
76 46 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.59 577
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,213.00 168,187
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.99 1,671
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
94 52 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.12 575
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,305.02 216,671
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.01 94
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
171 92 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.64 965
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,909.80 326,575
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.49 2,648
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
285 168 22 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 6.98 1,989
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,736.42 779,880
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 202.44 57,694
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
149 83 22 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 6.51 970
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,483.45 370,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 132.63 19,762
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
261 147 26 2

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 7.40 1,932
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,159.35 824,590
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.05 29,765
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
242 175 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.46 1,805
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,531.06 854,515
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.38 7,592
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
278 143 20 0

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 6.03 1,676
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,370.56 659,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.98 6,944
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
235 132 21 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 6.47 1,521
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,952.52 693,842
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.08 15,529
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
301 153 23 1

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 5.62 1,691
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,290.54 689,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.53 22,132
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
303 171 24 2

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 6.85 2,077
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,164.51 958,846
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 126.74 38,402
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
250 146 23 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 7.47 1,868
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,079.51 769,878
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.49 19,123
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
173 104 23 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 8.20 1,419
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,267.17 565,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.13 12,478
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
221 119 22 1

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 7.04 1,556
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,113.80 688,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.38 12,902
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
181 115 26 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 8.13 1,472
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,081.81 738,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.72 8,637
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
96 50 29 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.11 683
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,445.55 234,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.60 2,361
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
197 113 22 0

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 7.20 1,418
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,622.09 713,552
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29.80 5,869
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
158 92 27 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.92 1,093
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,154.23 498,368
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.53 28,681
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
218 117 28 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.89 1,721
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,480.70 758,792
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.65 9,080
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
197 108 25 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 6.51 1,282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,966.56 584,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 439.73 86,627
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
191 96 28 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 5.75 1,099
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,949.52 563,358
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.84 8,182
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
89 53 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.40 659
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,425.34 304,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.49 132
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
176 99 24 1

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 7.27 1,280
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,588.92 631,649
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.53 13,645
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
190 111 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.41 1,217
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,936.77 557,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 209.56 39,816
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
249 134 27 2

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 5.16 1,286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,703.00 673,047
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 149.49 37,221
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
190 106 23 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 6.38 1,212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,982.61 566,696
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 192.93 36,657
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
178 92 26 2

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 5.81 1,034
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,878.83 512,431
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.91 21,166
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
174 98 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 6.11 1,064
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,321.46 577,933
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 258.30 44,944
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
125 67 21 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 6.44 805
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,697.65 462,206
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.47 16,433
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
110 61 23 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.60 836
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,629.14 509,205
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.61 837
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
105 59 18 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 7.20 756
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,842.43 403,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.57 12,450
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
112 68 19 1

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 6.70 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,908.66 437,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 106.52 11,930
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
127 71 18 1

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 6.24 793
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,364.46 427,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.00 9,525
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
104 54 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.25 754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,124.69 428,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 223.00 23,192
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
124 65 26 2

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 7.44 923
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,265.21 528,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 214.07 26,544
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
131 68 23 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.31 827
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,559.89 466,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.65 7,027
Multirole Fighters 70 17,671 9,398
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
10 6 18 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 7.20 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 459.24 4,592
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 567.80 5,678
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
17 10 21 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 7.12 121
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 447.00 7,599
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 160.71 2,732
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
15 9 21 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 10.20 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 656.61 9,849
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 444.50 6,667
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
10 8 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.80 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.20 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 687.43 6,874
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,172.06 11,720
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
13 7 17 1

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 4.77 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 279.38 3,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 481.72 6,262
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
16 11 16 3

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 7.69 123
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.56 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 731.29 11,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,584.15 25,346
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
12 8 20 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.92 95
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.17 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 760.83 9,130
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 929.90 11,158
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
17 11 14 3

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 6.88 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.29 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 585.70 9,956
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,361.48 23,145
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
14 11 20 2

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 9.79 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 834.02 11,676
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,124.24 15,739
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
12 9 19 2

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 11.17 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,064.72 12,776
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 440.84 5,290
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
20 14 14 3

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 5.40 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 525.94 10,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,637.35 32,746
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
41 23 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.20 254
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.71 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 748.55 30,690
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,082.14 44,367
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
40 28 17 6

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 6.60 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 55
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 974.51 38,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,960.53 78,421
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
50 25 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.60 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 683.56 34,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,221.30 61,064
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
21 14 19 3

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 7.10 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 992.07 20,833
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,492.67 31,346
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
94 47 23 6

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 5.81 546
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.79 74
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 760.47 71,484
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,157.39 108,795
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
352 203 26 8

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 5.55 1,953
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 378
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,097.57 386,345
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,057.30 724,168
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
554 309 21 9

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 5.40 2,993
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.53 847
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,100.24 609,533
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,695.25 1,493,166
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
670 377 22 15

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 4.37 2,931
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.84 1,236
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 810.85 543,266
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,269.23 2,190,382
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
763 432 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 3,678
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.22 933
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 893.45 681,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,112.26 1,611,655
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
653 385 25 6

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 6.21 4,057
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 539
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,256.10 820,231
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,730.91 1,130,282
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
732 428 25 10

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 5.86 4,287
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.25 918
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,119.57 819,521
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,207.13 1,615,622
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
604 341 25 10

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 5.59 3,375
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.72 1,040
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,079.63 652,095
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,045.97 1,839,767
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
562 295 20 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.97 2,791
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 369
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 988.22 555,379
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,330.87 747,951
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
440 221 24 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 5.81 2,557
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,438.73 633,042
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 233.77 102,857
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
439 211 18 7

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 5.23 2,295
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 331
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,375.44 603,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,892.74 830,911
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
115 55 20 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 5.54 637
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 37
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,358.94 156,278
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,221.39 140,459
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
164 87 21 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 5.17 848
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,307.27 214,392
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,418.11 396,569
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
191 106 20 10

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 5.15 984
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.86 356
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,352.75 258,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,028.03 769,353
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
330 166 27 2

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 6.15 2,029
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,583.39 522,518
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.54 20,967
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
479 245 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.31 2,543
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 150
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,374.31 658,295
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,122.50 537,677
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
391 197 24 7

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 5.79 2,262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,472.36 575,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,625.44 635,546
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
59 35 21 5

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 7.07 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,957.70 115,504
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,338.77 137,987
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
149 83 15 5

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 5.13 765
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.88 196,363
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,052.79 454,865
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
144 83 23 8

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 6.58 947
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 193
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,987.44 286,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,803.48 691,701
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
395 204 26 7

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 5.38 2,127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 383
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,807.96 714,145
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,394.30 1,340,747
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
61 34 20 1

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 6.46 394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,019.32 123,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 128.82 7,857
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
150 82 16 9

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 5.94 891
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.71 256
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,950.91 292,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,693.61 854,042
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
64 34 17 6

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 5.28 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.08 69
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,794.15 114,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,831.52 245,217
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
302 165 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.76 1,437
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.73 521
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,632.61 493,046
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,751.87 2,039,065
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
411 224 21 6

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 4.91 2,016
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 275
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,443.86 593,425
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,982.66 1,225,874
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
153 80 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.96 912
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,136.43 326,873
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 176.85 27,057
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
204 105 21 7

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 5.20 1,060
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 226
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,950.08 397,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,701.74 959,154
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
277 157 23 6

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 5.73 1,586
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 288
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,256.21 624,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,505.72 971,084
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
160 88 19 8

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 5.66 906
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 115
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,350.85 376,136
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,444.54 551,127
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
247 119 13 9

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 3.62 895
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.64 405
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,510.40 373,069
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,394.73 2,073,498
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
229 120 21 7

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 4.78 1,095
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.07 246
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,083.07 477,022
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,309.21 986,809
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
175 85 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.07 888
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,906.14 333,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,573.47 625,356
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
153 78 20 7

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 5.33 816
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.53 234
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,701.50 413,328
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,302.62 1,117,301
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
201 116 22 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.31 1,269
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.90 381
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,748.90 552,529
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,555.44 1,518,643
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
423 223 19 12

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 4.01 1,697
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.82 769
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,060.10 871,422
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,849.81 4,589,469
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
251 132 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.29 1,327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 248
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,309.15 579,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,292.76 1,077,482
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
252 140 20 11

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 5.49 1,384
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.73 435
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,256.75 568,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,538.81 1,899,779
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
303 168 24 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 7.17 2,172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,324.70 1,007,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 209.78 63,561
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
301 173 23 9

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 6.10 1,837
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.42 426
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,995.66 901,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,780.79 2,041,019
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
199 98 13 8

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 4.12 820
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.44 287
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,834.64 365,094
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,953.72 1,582,790
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
1,440 685 27 3

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 6.43 9,259
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,659.79 3,830,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.62 121,855
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
337 183 24 5

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 5.55 1,870
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 259
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,356.60 794,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,306.97 1,114,447
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
179 94 25 7

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 5.27 943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,073.54 550,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,780.28 676,670
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
163 81 17 8

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 4.80 783
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 163
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,481.80 404,533
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,845.91 952,882
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
280 138 21 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 5.20 1,455
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 212
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,190.12 893,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,111.49 1,151,217
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
527 261 28 2

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 7.01 3,694
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,768.77 1,986,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 172.48 90,896
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
235 120 18 12

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 5.02 1,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.45 575
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,069.09 721,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,181.81 2,862,724
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
396 194 28 4

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 6.85 2,714
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,122.26 1,632,413
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 217.71 86,212
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
246 120 24 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.22 1,531
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 132
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,438.44 1,091,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,608.19 887,613
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
148 81 24 14

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 4.91 726
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.79 413
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,094.28 457,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,455.92 2,139,475
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
182 97 20 10

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 4.81 875
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.05 373
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,382.45 615,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,443.56 2,082,727
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
128 70 23 9

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 6.66 852
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.01 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,353.13 685,200
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,109.80 782,054
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
149 71 23 14

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 6.07 905
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.68 251
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,023.78 599,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,004.15 1,490,618
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
157 78 19 4

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 6.20 973
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 129
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,644.33 729,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,054.08 636,490
Heavy Fighters 45 9,043 5,063
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
9 6 16 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 7.44 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.22 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 813.78 7,324
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,540.04 13,860
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
137 83 29 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.71 919
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.56 214
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,214.41 166,373
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,279.74 312,324
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
261 142 25 6

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 4.18 1,090
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.47 384
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.68 200,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,088.82 545,181
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
121 83 29 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.45 1,023
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.91 110
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,561.87 188,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,586.87 192,011
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
513 306 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.62 3,394
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 340
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,789.29 917,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,903.76 976,631
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
683 408 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.09 4,162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,602.67 1,094,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.99 51,214
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
616 376 24 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.82 4,201
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.47 904
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,643.45 1,012,366
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,236.11 1,993,444
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
244 157 21 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 7.19 1,754
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 203
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,439.60 595,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,753.71 671,904
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
454 226 22 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.70 2,587
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.34 609
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,665.83 756,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,566.03 1,618,978
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
353 188 20 2

A project for a heavy fighter carrying powerful offensive and defensive armament. First flew in March 1939. The development was discontinued due to the occupation of France in 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.15 2,172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,872.62 661,035
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.19 21,953
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
117 78 24 2

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.50 994
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,623.47 306,945
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.32 6,824
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
276 147 20 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 5.14 1,420
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 106
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,668.08 460,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,324.90 365,673
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
117 79 22 8

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 7.24 847
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 113
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,252.22 263,509
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,190.15 373,247
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
249 121 22 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 5.56 1,385
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,083.31 518,744
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 994.02 247,510
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
212 91 28 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 5.59 1,186
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.44 94
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,664.44 352,861
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,216.26 257,847
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
57 31 19 9

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 6.09 347
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.82 104
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,354.77 134,221
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,826.54 332,112
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
212 116 20 3

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 4.89 1,037
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,864.69 395,315
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 942.75 199,862
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
31 20 29 0

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 10.42 323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,089.24 126,766
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
54 25 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.06 327
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,163.23 116,814
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,126.31 222,820
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
136 67 30 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.89 937
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,793.69 379,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,953.72 265,705
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
111 59 19 7

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 6.05 671
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.02 224
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,432.20 269,973
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,240.59 803,705
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
321 168 46 9

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 6.65 2,135
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 130
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,878.80 924,094
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,436.29 461,049
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
167 74 22 5

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 5.41 904
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 48
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,661.01 444,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,689.45 282,138
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
142 82 22 5

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 7.11 1,010
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 96
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,274.91 465,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,811.88 541,287
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
187 97 22 4

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 5.82 1,088
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 67
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,102.80 580,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,898.01 354,928
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
192 114 28 2

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 8.34 1,602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,340.35 833,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 155.33 29,823
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
154 86 24 9

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 5.55 855
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.52 234
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,602.75 400,824
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,506.05 1,309,932
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
85 40 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.95 421
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 63
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,742.36 233,100
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,752.90 318,996
VII sm91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
35 17 18 3

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 5.09 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,478.28 86,739
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,841.55 64,454
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
103 58 26 1

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 7.87 811
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,835.33 395,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.13 14,021
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
316 165 22 7

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 5.47 1,730
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 218
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,777.88 877,811
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,052.46 964,576
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
306 158 26 8

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 6.45 1,975
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.14 348
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,294.97 1,008,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,743.86 1,451,622
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
263 162 29 3

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 8.45 2,223
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,805.42 1,263,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 248.10 65,251
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
38 26 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.95 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.42 54
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,358.31 165,615
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,131.31 346,989
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
83 44 29 7

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 8.86 735
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.35 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,262.35 436,775
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,616.40 549,160
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
227 122 27 3

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 7.48 1,698
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,672.97 1,060,765
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 113.77 25,825
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
282 162 23 8

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 6.17 1,740
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.51 425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,624.45 1,022,096
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,073.32 2,276,676
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
94 46 19 7

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 5.85 550
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.80 169
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,623.44 340,602
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,621.09 810,382
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
212 131 25 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 8.97 1,902
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,626.49 1,192,815
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 110.09 23,340
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
201 112 24 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 5.74 1,153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,122.56 828,634
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,347.44 471,835
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
179 104 26 6

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 6.04 1,082
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,017.90 719,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,425.85 971,226
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
169 98 21 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 5.97 1,009
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 50
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,322.37 730,480
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,278.81 554,118
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
112 71 23 4

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 6.84 766
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,948.86 666,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,390.69 491,756
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
112 60 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.32 708
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 64
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,238.55 586,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,305.03 482,163
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
100 57 24 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 7.16 716
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,941.51 594,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 339.80 33,979
Attack Aircraft 30 8,866 4,901
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
12 10 17 10

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 6.50 78
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.75 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 528.23 6,338
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,904.94 58,859
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
30 19 15 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.60 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.60 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.94 15,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,445.17 103,355
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
13 7 6 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.08 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.08 40
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 178.60 2,321
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,404.12 44,253
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
19 12 11 12

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 5.16 98
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.95 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 461.79 8,773
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,238.56 80,532
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
465 243 16 17

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 2.68 1,244
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.24 1,505
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 430.64 200,246
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,354.56 2,024,869
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
202 115 9 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.94 392
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.36 881
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 296.49 59,891
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,703.08 1,152,022
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
200 120 18 13

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 3.21 643
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.01 802
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 480.62 96,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,944.78 1,188,956
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
142 85 14 22

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 2.01 285
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.76 676
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 384.88 54,653
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,047.17 858,697
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
41 25 12 13

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 3.85 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 185
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 567.78 23,279
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,494.12 266,259
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
303 179 15 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 2.17 657
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.73 1,434
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 483.55 146,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,085.29 2,752,841
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
940 480 17 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.75 1,645
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.99 3,753
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 401.49 377,403
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,820.43 7,351,206
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
205 129 15 19

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 2.68 549
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.68 959
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 635.29 130,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,665.29 1,776,383
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
506 287 12 16

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 2.24 1,135
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 1,923
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 507.83 256,959
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,386.75 3,737,695
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
170 86 7 27

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 1.35 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.01 852
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 398.41 67,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,092.98 2,055,806
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
381 215 11 23

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 1.82 693
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.62 1,760
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 528.51 201,361
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,999.81 4,571,927
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
201 109 8 18

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 1.66 334
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.10 623
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 542.06 108,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,549.53 1,718,456
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
311 177 9 16

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 2.05 637
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.94 915
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.21 206,257
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,854.80 2,442,843
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
177 93 5 19

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 1.34 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.51 798
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 465.74 82,435
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,865.46 2,454,186
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
280 157 11 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.57 441
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.44 1,243
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 637.58 178,523
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,310.38 3,726,906
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
246 142 6 18

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 1.19 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.17 1,273
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 589.25 144,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,884.53 5,137,593
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
404 212 9 21

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 1.87 757
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.80 1,939
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 920.62 371,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,900.57 7,635,829
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
669 365 10 26

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 1.99 1,332
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.96 3,315
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 959.03 641,588
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,629.49 13,132,126
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
241 127 10 18

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 1.85 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.34 1,286
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,059.05 255,229
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,955.04 5,773,164
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
449 247 6 22

Experimental attack aircraft. It featured a wider visual field which allowed for better targeting. Never entered mass production.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.09 489
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.85 3,077
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 621.74 279,163
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,462.23 14,575,539
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
486 266 16 26

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 2.36 1,149
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.41 2,630
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,400.83 680,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,513.53 11,913,575
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
305 167 12 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 2.51 767
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.55 1,692
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,349.84 411,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,720.71 7,234,816
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
407 235 10 25

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 2.01 820
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.59 2,684
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,810.77 736,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,998.20 13,430,266
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
363 196 8 22

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 1.66 604
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.69 2,429
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,531.54 555,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,349.67 11,742,931
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
344 192 12 27

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.31 794
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.62 2,623
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,471.42 850,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 38,039.17 13,085,474
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
354 204 13 32

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 2.04 722
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.43 2,629
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,086.01 738,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,662.59 12,624,555
Bombers 25 3,220 1,932
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
38 38 2 22

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 0.16 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.79 448
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 25.84 981
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,632.34 708,028
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
378 227 6 30

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 0.74 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.10 3,061
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 162.22 61,320
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,916.64 3,748,490
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
6 3 1 11

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 0.17 1
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.50 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 32.51 195
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,728.98 46,373
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
46 44 2 33

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 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 13.48 620
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 57.36 2,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,234.77 838,799
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
113 66 2 24

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.21 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.72 759
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.67 8,437
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,914.03 1,685,285
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
152 124 2 27

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 0.15 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.87 1,348
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 87.74 13,337
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,705.31 2,843,206
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
263 162 7 21

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 0.42 111
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.27 1,649
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 114.94 30,230
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,390.68 3,258,748
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
105 68 3 19

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 0.30 31
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.13 644
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 153.06 16,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,136.30 1,904,311
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
168 99 3 22

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 0.42 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.51 1,261
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 124.57 20,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,844.13 3,333,814
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
111 56 6 14

The main Soviet tactical bomber of World War II. The prototype first flew in December 1939. Over 11,000 Pe-2s of various modifications were built and saw extensive action throughout World War II.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.92 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.39 487
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 282.63 31,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,328.27 1,368,438
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
51 33 5 19

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 1.29 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.61 337
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 448.83 22,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,627.07 1,102,980
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
396 235 8 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.45 576
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.42 2,541
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 597.14 236,466
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,456.82 8,496,901
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
134 78 6 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.94 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.86 651
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 455.11 60,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,265.79 2,447,615
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
201 112 4 25

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 0.53 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.26 1,459
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.60 41,727
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,942.13 5,013,367
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
48 22 6 13

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 1.52 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.17 200
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 712.81 34,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,536.49 889,751
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
37 18 1 24

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 0.16 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.22 267
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 157.89 5,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,988.83 1,146,586
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
231 113 7 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.95 220
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.30 1,224
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 498.20 115,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,622.40 5,687,774
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
28 19 8 16

One of the most iconic bombers of World War II. 5,000 re-engined B-29C were ordered. After the end of World War II, the order was canceled.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.43 68
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.50 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,327.83 37,179
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,117.67 1,207,294
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
64 37 9 19

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 2.36 151
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.97 382
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,122.93 71,867
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,728.43 1,838,619
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
270 157 7 26

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 0.78 210
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.47 2,017
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.86 143,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37,853.21 10,220,365
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
94 50 5 19

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 0.70 66
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.63 529
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 445.13 41,841
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33,811.28 3,178,260
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
66 33 3 16

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 0.79 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.64 372
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 511.90 33,785
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,042.77 2,048,822
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
160 97 3 27

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 0.35 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.27 1,323
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 505.52 80,883
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45,285.81 7,245,730
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
36 26 3 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.50 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.69 349
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 594.91 21,416
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58,400.83 2,102,429
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
24 15 4 19

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 1.38 33
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.12 171
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,139.46 27,347
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40,028.73 960,689
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