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Let's Roll!
[LROLL] Let's Roll!

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 2275

[LROLL] Let's Roll!

Position: Executive Officer

Days in clan: 2275

20,389
Battles Fought
61.58%
Victories/Battles
1,510
Average Experience per Battle
35,572
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 137/176

  • marcel
    11

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    81

    • 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
    328

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    441

    • 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
    410

    • 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
    2

    • 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
    177

    • 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 20,389
Victories 12,555 (61.58%)
Draws 61 (0%)
Defeats 7,773 (38%)
Average Experience per Battle 1,510
Maximum Experience per Battle 8,313

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.68
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 725.33
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,298.05

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
20,643
Fighters 2,728 (13%)
Multirole Fighters 2,931 (14%)
Heavy Fighters 3,528 (17%)
Attack Aircraft 2,087 (10%)
Bombers 9,369 (45%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
20,643
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 5,127 (25%)
Germany Aircraft 7,485 (36%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 4,746 (23%)
Japan Aircraft 530 (3%)
U.K. Aircraft 2,288 (11%)
China Aircraft 84 (0%)
Europe Aircraft 383 (2%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 101 6,651 2,615
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
48 27 22 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 6.08 292
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 633.34 30,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.25 11
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
5 2 4 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 2.40 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 262.69 1,313
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23.28 116
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
9 4 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 207.64 1,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
5 2 6 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 3.40 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 355.86 1,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.36 36
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
15 5 3 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 0.93 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 135.11 2,026
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.37 5
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
3 1 2 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 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 216.40 649
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
271 118 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.63 983
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 331.91 89,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.51 680
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
26 12 15 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 3.08 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 301.95 7,850
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
17 6 6 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 1.12 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 123.13 2,093
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.06 0
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
30 12 15 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 4.23 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 383.63 11,508
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.07 32
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
10 5 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.90 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 261.90 2,618
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
11 4 4 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 2.09 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 278.29 3,061
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
133 54 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 361
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 377.70 50,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.21 1,225
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
73 28 8 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 1.23 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 242.89 17,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.06 4
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
105 43 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.89 303
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 371.24 38,980
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.47 993
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
33 10 2 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 0.70 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 131.62 4,343
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
39 16 6 0

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 1.97 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 318.89 12,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.48 1,383
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
1 1 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 719.14 719
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.44 7
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
14 5 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.43 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 368.10 5,153
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.95 13
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
29 12 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 94
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 501.23 14,535
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.47 303
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
343 133 18 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 2.68 919
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 423.20 145,158
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.23 764
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
13 5 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.46 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 431.06 5,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.18 2
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
76 32 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.86 293
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 651.13 49,485
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.82 746
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
108 48 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.20 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 455.01 49,141
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.38 4,792
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
3 1 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 417.09 1,251
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
39 15 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.64 103
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 625.94 24,411
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.45 56
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
10 5 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 631.28 6,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
71 27 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.18 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 427.87 30,378
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.76 5,166
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
165 60 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.10 346
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 489.16 80,711
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.82 134
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
199 80 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 398
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 463.40 92,216
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.39 873
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
59 18 7 0

Early prototypes of the famous A6M Zero were equipped with Zuisei engines. First flew in April 1939.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.53 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 326.68 19,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.65 1,277
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
134 52 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.72 231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 438.93 58,816
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.40 2,063
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
37 15 8 0

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 2.76 102
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 543.51 20,109
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
61 22 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.28 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 438.85 26,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.34 203
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
99 40 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.45 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.15 52,682
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.16 15
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
16 5 4 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 1.50 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 371.13 5,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.02 0
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
59 22 9 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 2.12 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 410.56 24,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.26 74
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
78 26 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.13 166
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 437.21 34,102
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.59 45
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
76 28 8 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 1.47 112
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 359.21 27,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.80 1,200
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
137 56 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 787.03 107,823
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.21 439
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
6 4 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,016.17 6,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
61 23 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.10 128
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 574.05 35,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.90 908
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
114 45 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.09 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 555.55 63,332
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.37 41
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
18 7 4 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.33 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 422.52 7,605
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.53 477
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
2 1 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,380.48 2,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
12 4 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 29
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 436.90 5,242
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
458 178 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.76 1,263
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 825.26 377,967
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.31 2,890
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
17 8 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.65 45
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.50 13,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.15 2
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
16 7 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.31 37
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.09 11,233
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.13 2
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
131 48 12 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 2.08 273
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 553.27 72,477
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.91 3,263
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
11 5 7 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 2.91 32
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 715.85 7,874
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24.08 264
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
44 19 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.91 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 746.67 32,853
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
52 21 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.44 127
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 715.71 37,217
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
24 12 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.17 76
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 866.91 20,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
91 38 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.04 186
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 558.44 50,817
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.16 924
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
144 49 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.60 231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.87 64,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.79 1,121
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
76 25 12 0

Early in the Pacific War, the A6M was the world's most capable carrier-based fighter, which gave Japan air superiority.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.30 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 531.56 40,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.56 2,398
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
16 5 7 0

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 1.62 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 562.88 9,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
70 25 8 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 1.77 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 565.14 39,559
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.22 15
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
12 6 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,161.33 13,935
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
3 1 1 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.67 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 281.79 845
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
6 2 5 0

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 755.34 4,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
5 2 4 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 2.20 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 859.85 4,299
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
107 41 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.44 261
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 742.45 79,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.67 820
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
47 18 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.91 90
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 743.70 34,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.20 291
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
66 30 14 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.41 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,108.20 73,140
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.77 116
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
57 19 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.96 169
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 887.84 50,606
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
64 15 11 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 2.33 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 636.22 40,717
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.74 111
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
119 47 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.12 252
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 815.41 97,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.71 84
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
109 30 12 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 2.28 249
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 684.79 74,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.81 88
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
104 41 11 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 3.27 340
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,110.83 115,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.29 30
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
21 9 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 74
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,217.12 25,559
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
8 3 3 0

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 1.88 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 652.95 5,223
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
46 24 12 0

Developed in 1940, the Bf 109 F outperformed the earlier Bf 109 E due to lighter armament, improved aerodynamics, and a more powerful engine.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 154
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,113.23 51,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
100 38 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.62 262
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,002.37 100,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.34 34
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
88 38 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.95 260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.03 94,338
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.35 470
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
139 55 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,394.04 193,770
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.04 5
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
29 11 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 91
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,126.84 32,678
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.45 824
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
30 12 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.17 65
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,102.33 33,070
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.80 23
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
1 1 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,666.70 1,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
14 6 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 21
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 862.51 12,075
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
56 19 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.86 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 846.85 47,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.12 6
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
101 39 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.36 238
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 875.46 88,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.18 17
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
13 5 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.08 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 787.34 10,235
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
102 44 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 322
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,692.11 172,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.61 62
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
2 1 1 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,695.95 3,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
87 42 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.64 317
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,332.67 202,942
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.23 19
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
46 17 11 0

Experimental mixed-power fighter fitted with both jet and piston engines. Several prototypes were produced in 1945-1946. Never entered service.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 107
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,268.35 58,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 36.82 1,693
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
165 70 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.07 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,833.16 302,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.82 134
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
22 9 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 62
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,463.75 32,202
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.14 25
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
8 3 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.25 26
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,159.36 9,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.50 668
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
33 11 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.55 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,794.42 59,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.98 32
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
103 37 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 279
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,164.55 119,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4.30 443
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
427 172 15 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 3.06 1,308
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,967.59 840,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.91 1,668
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
85 33 13 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 2.95 251
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,023.85 172,027
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
37 13 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,878.71 69,512
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.44 497
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
11 4 5 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.82 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,057.43 22,631
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
68 30 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,205.86 149,998
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
67 26 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.51 168
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,736.56 116,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.26 151
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
17 8 11 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.59 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,342.72 39,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
3 2 6 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.67 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,299.83 9,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Multirole Fighters 64 7,288 2,877
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
43 19 12 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 2.44 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 175.76 7,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 233.40 10,036
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
80 29 15 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 1.91 153
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 146.75 11,740
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.42 3,793
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
19 6 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.16 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 68.16 1,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
1 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 45.13 45
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
3 2 7 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 15
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 359.03 1,077
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.48 1
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
1 1 5 1

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 5.00 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 689.67 689
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,237.00 1,237
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
8 4 8 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 3.12 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.38 11
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 320.58 2,564
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,655.18 13,241
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
7 3 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 308.33 2,158
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 478.60 3,350
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
11 5 6 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 2.09 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 202.30 2,225
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,374.03 15,114
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
4 2 3 1

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 0.75 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.25 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 151.90 607
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 998.66 3,994
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
30 12 14 4

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 2.13 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 16
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 184.82 5,544
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,562.14 46,864
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
55 25 15 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.67 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.62 34
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 272.15 14,968
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 943.28 51,880
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
4 2 6 0

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 2.75 11
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 281.78 1,127
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,038.86 4,155
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
77 36 14 5

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 2.91 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 52
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 444.26 34,208
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,498.60 115,392
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
100 38 10 4

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 2.57 257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 395.86 39,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,108.65 110,865
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
26 10 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 395.25 10,276
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 683.03 17,758
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
62 22 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.48 92
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 372.36 23,086
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 811.42 50,308
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
28 10 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.46 41
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 289.89 8,116
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,618.55 45,319
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
197 81 13 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 496
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 142
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 619.34 122,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,851.13 364,672
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
4 3 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.75 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,235.31 4,941
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 857.98 3,431
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
214 85 13 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.23 478
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.58 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 461.83 98,830
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,256.72 268,938
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
309 135 16 3

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 3.16 977
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 713.77 220,554
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 663.69 205,080
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
87 40 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.24 282
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.90 57,759
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,453.19 126,427
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
55 25 15 5

The main British fighter type of early World War II. The prototype first flew in November 1935. Widely used in the French campaign in 1940 and massively used in the Battle of Britain.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.64 145
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 575.48 31,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,870.47 102,876
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
51 22 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.98 152
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 762.73 38,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 48.60 2,478
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
75 29 8 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.72 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.56 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 722.82 54,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,661.08 124,580
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
84 31 6 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.56 131
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 494.67 41,552
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 508.26 42,694
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
180 76 11 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 2.41 433
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 65
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 667.21 120,097
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,392.03 250,565
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
46 16 7 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.89 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 53
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 530.40 24,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,483.01 114,218
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
33 15 7 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.42 80
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 851.04 28,084
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.21 2,944
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
8 5 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,726.12 13,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,829.12 14,632
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
49 19 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 133
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.08 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 854.67 41,879
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 567.84 27,824
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
154 66 9 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.35 208
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.28 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 450.59 69,390
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,249.65 346,446
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
32 12 7 2

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 2.19 70
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.62 24,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,037.03 65,184
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
161 65 10 3

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 2.77 446
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 39
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.50 150,936
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,819.39 292,921
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
238 96 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 759
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,212.54 288,585
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.19 2,662
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
377 159 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 1,033
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 108
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,134.64 427,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,500.58 565,717
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
252 99 15 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 713
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.13 32
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,000.90 252,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 484.66 122,133
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
179 69 11 5

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 2.39 427
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 82
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,001.32 179,235
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,213.07 396,139
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
1,338 543 21 4

Designed as an armored low- and mid-altitude fighter capable of engaging enemy aircraft in a maneuvering combat. The project was discontinued due to the achievement of air superiority by the Soviet Air Force in 1944.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.22 4,312
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 843
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,136.79 1,521,030
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,729.88 2,314,574
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
92 36 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.49 229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,111.40 102,248
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.47 503
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
46 18 7 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.54 117
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,014.57 46,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,130.61 98,008
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
1 1 2 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,039.32 1,039
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,001.00 1,001
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
83 24 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.58 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,331.81 110,539
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 396.03 32,870
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
57 26 10 3

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 2.84 162
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.40 78,169
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,760.17 157,329
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
164 66 9 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.37 388
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,076.88 176,608
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,305.29 214,066
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
17 7 7 1

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 2.82 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,636.86 27,826
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,047.08 17,800
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
37 14 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.92 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 963.58 35,652
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,492.00 55,204
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
9 3 3 3

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 1.33 12
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.89 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 773.40 6,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,467.97 40,211
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
195 81 12 5

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 2.57 501
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,532.77 298,889
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,373.45 852,822
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
158 61 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.39 378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 61
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,453.25 229,614
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,979.09 312,696
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
362 125 14 0

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 2.96 1,070
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,768.47 640,186
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.81 9,704
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
19 9 10 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.32 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,771.09 33,650
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,388.20 45,375
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
273 108 11 3

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 2.38 650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 155
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,212.76 331,083
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,783.09 759,783
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
311 100 11 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.52 785
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,280.59 398,263
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.98 23,628
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
4 2 3 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.50 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,619.65 6,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 726.60 2,906
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
114 39 10 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.26 258
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 41
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,438.72 164,013
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,236.56 254,967
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
201 69 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 569
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,687.06 339,099
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.48 10,347
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
156 62 13 4

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 2.13 333
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.80 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,454.95 226,971
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,616.05 1,032,103
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
203 72 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.68 545
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,886.44 382,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 218.00 44,254
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
23 10 8 1

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 2.74 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,243.39 51,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,357.18 31,215
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
18 6 5 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.56 28
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,611.23 29,002
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,369.32 96,647
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
42 14 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.95 82
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.48 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,285.17 53,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,444.18 144,655
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
21 6 6 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 56
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,989.73 62,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,011.34 21,238
Heavy Fighters 43 7,956 3,380
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
289 130 19 7

An armed scout aircraft developed during creation of the light transport aircraft Ao 192 CA. No prototype was built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.60 750
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.10 319
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 302.77 87,500
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,984.86 573,624
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
172 86 11 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.13 366
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 344
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 469.21 80,703
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,348.67 575,971
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
94 46 12 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.23 304
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.60 56
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 702.90 66,072
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,673.51 157,309
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
38 22 18 3

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 5.37 204
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.00 38
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,041.00 39,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,677.39 63,740
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
825 345 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 3.18 2,627
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 387
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 909.45 750,295
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,513.11 1,248,318
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
141 65 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.48 350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 731.43 103,131
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 114.67 16,168
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
497 217 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.47 1,230
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 320
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 689.75 342,805
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,969.11 978,646
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
60 20 6 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.15 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 30
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 390.77 23,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,037.98 122,278
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
532 207 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.14 1,672
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,068.73 568,566
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.17 8,072
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
368 184 14 3

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 3.37 1,240
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,284.64 472,748
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,031.17 747,469
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
54 22 13 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.09 113
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 663.32 35,819
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,534.88 82,883
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
5 2 4 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 895.63 4,478
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,031.00 5,155
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
484 214 16 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 1,311
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.23 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,058.32 512,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 859.44 415,968
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
95 38 7 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.56 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 31
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 912.36 86,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,140.33 108,331
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
181 67 8 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.44 442
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 97
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,169.08 211,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,603.22 471,182
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
121 47 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.74 332
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.07 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,262.81 152,799
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 659.79 79,834
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
6 3 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.00 36
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,742.67 22,456
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
63 24 12 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 4.54 286
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,970.07 124,114
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.76 47
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
133 54 14 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.33 310
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,112.07 147,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,640.74 218,218
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
254 104 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.00 761
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 62
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,201.48 305,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,521.26 386,399
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
7 3 5 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.71 19
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,709.45 11,966
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,317.65 16,223
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
321 128 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.85 915
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.11 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,358.36 436,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 413.11 132,609
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
79 29 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.24 177
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.15 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,158.78 91,543
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,237.07 97,728
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
63 24 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 143
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,565.13 98,603
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,317.07 82,975
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
71 28 8 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.62 186
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,274.19 90,467
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,390.58 98,731
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
149 65 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.68 549
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,395.24 356,890
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
57 17 9 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.91 109
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,057.87 60,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.55 1,228
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
669 288 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 2,132
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 370
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,840.75 1,231,463
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,471.12 2,322,179
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
120 52 13 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.82 338
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.10 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,424.24 170,908
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 660.17 79,220
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
19 9 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.58 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,911.63 36,321
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,029.38 38,558
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
150 60 14 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.61 391
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.14 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,619.70 242,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,154.01 173,100
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
134 63 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,755.12 369,185
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.69 2,905
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
3 1 2 1

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 1.00 3
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,317.97 3,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,480.50 7,441
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
430 194 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 1,654
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 226
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,588.32 1,112,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,661.62 1,574,497
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
277 104 13 3

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 2.47 685
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,812.87 502,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,630.99 728,782
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
19 10 12 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.53 67
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,091.85 39,745
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 85.63 1,626
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
472 195 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.12 1,471
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 213
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,162.52 1,020,709
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,581.86 1,690,639
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
86 40 10 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 1.73 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.26 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,238.87 106,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,617.58 139,111
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
65 24 9 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.83 184
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.18 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,019.96 131,297
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,824.35 118,582
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
174 77 12 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.63 458
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 36
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,451.55 426,570
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,730.55 475,116
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
153 60 11 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.73 417
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.12 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,258.79 345,594
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,108.40 169,585
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
11 5 10 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.55 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,111.10 34,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,552.51 39,077
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
15 7 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,655.31 39,829
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.00 0
Attack Aircraft 29 4,675 2,073
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
102 43 13 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.27 232
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 204
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 203.13 20,719
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,867.71 292,506
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
16 9 7 9

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 2.50 40
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.06 49
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 213.83 3,421
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,030.79 64,492
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
1 1 4 0

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 4.00 4
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 339.89 339
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 651.56 651
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
12 6 7 7

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 2.08 25
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.42 29
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 158.28 1,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,370.15 40,441
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
2 1 8 1

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 4.00 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 938.69 1,877
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,522.04 7,044
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
114 55 7 16

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 1.10 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.83 323
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 214.14 24,412
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,396.86 615,241
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
260 122 10 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.55 403
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.17 823
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 271.68 70,638
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,678.17 1,216,323
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
26 10 4 2

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 0.65 17
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.27 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 168.90 4,391
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,321.61 34,361
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
283 116 6 12

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.95 269
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.55 722
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 195.59 55,352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,667.66 1,320,947
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
448 198 7 13

Single-seat heavily armored attack aircraft. Prototype model of the IL-2, which first flew on 12 October 1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.75 337
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.90 1,297
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 211.09 94,568
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,771.36 3,033,567
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
27 10 4 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.30 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.67 45
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 154.94 4,183
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,219.64 140,930
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
247 100 6 12

Armored attack aircraft based on the famous Fw 189 reconnaissance aircraft. Several prototypes underwent trials in 1939–1940.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.83 206
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.85 457
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 223.94 55,312
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,094.22 1,258,272
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
184 88 8 13

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 1.43 264
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.52 464
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 397.35 73,112
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,139.30 1,129,630
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
176 84 4 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.68 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.66 644
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 218.11 38,386
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,032.08 1,941,646
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
78 39 5 11

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 1.08 84
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.51 196
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 353.83 27,598
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,991.49 701,335
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
202 93 4 14

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 155
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.58 522
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 298.48 60,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,570.58 1,529,257
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
53 22 4 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.89 47
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.09 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 373.34 19,787
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,587.65 349,145
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
254 117 7 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.62 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.40 863
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 303.78 77,160
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,238.66 3,108,618
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
273 122 4 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.58 158
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.34 911
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 341.73 93,293
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11,375.87 3,105,612
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
122 58 5 15

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.81 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.48 425
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 483.12 58,940
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,322.14 2,113,300
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
195 77 6 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.71 139
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.25 633
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 444.61 86,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,974.39 2,920,006
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
10 5 1 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.20 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.00 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 164.26 1,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,253.65 132,536
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
70 28 6 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.90 63
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.61 183
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.05 37,033
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,463.74 1,152,462
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
745 334 5 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.71 529
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.25 3,166
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 431.46 321,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,632.33 17,606,083
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
155 57 4 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.86 134
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.54 393
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 524.67 81,324
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,095.57 2,494,813
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
176 72 5 13

Developed from the Me 262 as a multirole aircraft with different armament variants. Development was discontinued as the war had ended.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.78 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.57 629
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 741.81 130,558
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,649.90 3,634,383
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
397 185 7 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.90 356
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.59 1,822
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 901.51 357,899
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,967.85 10,706,234
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
20 9 3 16

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.00 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.70 114
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,167.45 23,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,137.60 562,752
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
27 12 4 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.85 23
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.26 142
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 929.69 25,101
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,883.03 806,841
Bombers 23 16,115 9,202
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
1,013 842 3 40

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 0.13 136
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.37 11,513
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 46.02 46,623
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,824.25 17,042,966
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
207 146 2 31

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 0.10 20
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.24 1,913
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 54.03 11,183
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,595.23 2,814,213
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
79 66 1 30

Due to problems with the diesel engines on the early Ju 86, it was decided to replace them with the radial BMW 132. The new modification—the Ju 86 E—served with the Luftwaffe until it was replaced by more advanced He 111 bombers.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.16 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 11.28 891
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 111.36 8,797
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,805.98 1,406,672
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
1,208 544 2 28

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 0.06 77
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.04 7,295
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 42.61 51,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,008.01 15,713,676
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
414 284 3 23

A modification of one of the most well-known German World War II bombers. The He 111 H-2 entered mass production in September 1939. This aircraft differed from the early Не 111 in the engines and enhanced defensive armament. Over 500 aircraft of the H-2 series were produced.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.13 53
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.00 3,312
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.31 35,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,794.65 7,366,985
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
368 279 3 27

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 0.12 44
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.24 2,666
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 69.25 25,483
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,960.30 6,241,391
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
416 220 3 24

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 0.15 64
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.06 2,520
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 120.88 50,284
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,292.24 7,193,571
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
456 335 2 28

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.11 49
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.71 3,518
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 79.44 36,222
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 25,619.16 11,682,336
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
134 63 2 18

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 0.29 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.95 663
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 162.16 21,729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,288.17 1,914,615
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
288 121 3 18

A modification of the Pe-2 bomber equipped with new engines. The prototype was built in the fall of 1942. Due to the shortage of engines that were in great demand for developing the Lavochkin fighters, only 32 aircraft were built, but saw limited combat.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.24 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.27 1,517
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 162.13 46,694
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,697.27 5,096,814
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
1,638 809 6 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 0.79 1,295
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.49 7,356
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 397.47 651,058
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,433.77 28,556,519
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
1,138 527 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 1,075
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.23 4,811
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 472.35 537,528
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,207.83 18,444,512
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
3,609 2,488 4 31

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 0.11 381
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.02 32,537
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 100.23 361,747
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31,971.33 115,384,524
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
230 90 4 19

The best Soviet serial tactical bomber of World War II. Most actively used in 1944-1945. The Tu-2 bombers remained in the Soviet service until the mid-1950s, and were also supplied to Poland, Bulgaria, China, Indonesia, and North Korea.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.38 87
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.36 1,232
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 284.82 65,507
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,928.07 4,813,455
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
154 81 2 23

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 0.03 5
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.05 1,086
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.99 11,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32,224.41 4,962,559
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
1,459 609 5 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 1,118
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.09 7,427
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 464.48 677,670
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,803.47 33,270,265
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
1,831 869 8 23

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.22 2,236
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.16 11,281
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 682.66 1,249,947
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27,871.09 51,031,965
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
324 214 4 23

Project for a high-speed reconnaissance bomber. Developed in 1945–1946 with the use of the German Jumo 004 engine. Development was discontinued in early 1946 as the Myasishchev design bureau was closed.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.29 93
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.73 2,506
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 349.89 113,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43,818.76 14,197,278
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
399 237 3 27

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 0.33 130
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.56 3,015
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 356.05 142,064
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41,430.59 16,530,804
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
111 48 2 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 0.43 48
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.23 580
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 461.03 51,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 29,999.03 3,329,892
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
554 284 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 0.23 126
Ground Targets Destroyed 8.51 4,713
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 368.64 204,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 45,757.11 25,349,439
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
13 5 4 20

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 0.46 6
Ground Targets Destroyed 7.00 91
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 623.37 8,103
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39,245.37 510,189
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
72 41 5 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 1.04 75
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.65 479
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 897.74 64,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,839.42 2,580,438
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