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TheNobleQ

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TheNobleQ
44,528
Battles Fought
65.25%
Victories/Battles
2,072
Average Experience per Battle
47,250
Most Damage per Battle,
Aerial Targets

Aircraft type efficiency

Fighters

Multirole Fighters

Heavy Fighters

Attack Aircraft

Bombers

Achievements 159/176

  • marcel
    725

    • Marseille Medal

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

    Award +1
  • maccambell
    1594

    • 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
    2526

    • Hero of the Sky Badge

    Awarded for earning the highest aircraft type grade in battle.

    Award +1
  • rocketeer
    939

    • 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
    292

    • 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
    65

    • 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
    293

    • 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 44,528
Victories 29,056 (65.25%)
Draws 157 (0%)
Defeats 15,315 (34%)
Average Experience per Battle 2,072
Maximum Experience per Battle 11,811

Battle Performance

Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.82
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,568.43
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,796.55

Preferences in aircraft types

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
44,278
Fighters 18,628 (42%)
Multirole Fighters 8,428 (19%)
Heavy Fighters 10,392 (23%)
Attack Aircraft 3,972 (9%)
Bombers 2,858 (6%)

Preferences in aircraft nations

Aircraft selection in Hangar or during a battle, excluding respawns
44,278
U.S.S.R. Aircraft 8,639 (20%)
Germany Aircraft 12,710 (29%)
U.S.A. Aircraft 7,758 (18%)
Japan Aircraft 3,844 (9%)
U.K. Aircraft 9,352 (21%)
China Aircraft 595 (1%)
Europe Aircraft 1,380 (3%)

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Aircraft

Aircraft Total Sorties Selected at the Start of a Battle Most Aerial Targets Destroyed per Sortie Most Ground Targets Destroyed per Sortie
Fighters 143 40,630 18,501
II spad510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
Blériot-SPAD S.510
90 47 28 2

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 7.78 700
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 691.19 62,207
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.46 1,841
II i-7
TsKB I-7
TsKB I-7
27 12 10 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 105
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 421.20 11,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.78 21
II ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
Kawasaki Ki-10
23 12 25 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 8.26 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 610.82 14,048
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.85 157
II a4n
Nakajima A4N
Nakajima A4N
46 22 18 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 4.87 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 425.58 19,576
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10.08 463
II xp-31
Curtiss XP-31
Curtiss XP-31
427 256 33 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 9.33 3,986
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 918.96 392,395
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.97 5,112
II fw-56
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stosser
38 21 21 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 6.53 248
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 560.00 21,279
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8.24 312
II ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
Kawasaki Ki-5
21 10 13 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 5.71 120
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 529.00 11,108
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.64 202
II ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
Nakajima Ki-8
17 9 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.35 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 629.41 10,699
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.48 297
II p-23
Curtiss P-23
Curtiss P-23
69 39 25 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 7.77 536
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 637.32 43,974
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.25 224
II hawk-2
Curtiss Hawk II
Curtiss Hawk II
8 7 18 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 12.38 99
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,134.33 9,074
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.10 0
II ar-68
Arado Ar 68
Arado Ar 68
29 15 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.72 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 664.56 19,272
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.71 1,586
II he-51
Heinkel He 51
Heinkel He 51
198 99 26 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.26 1,041
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 483.29 95,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9.92 1,963
II ar-67
Arado Ar 67
Arado Ar 67
469 223 26 1

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 5.26 2,467
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 459.59 215,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.25 5,277
II bristol-type-105
Bristol Bulldog
Bristol Bulldog
104 51 21 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 5.38 559
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 418.82 43,557
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.43 772
III ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
Mitsubishi Ki-18
20 12 25 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.05 141
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 850.32 17,006
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.88 1,637
III ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
Mitsubishi Ki-33
44 22 13 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.39 149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 503.42 22,150
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 41.46 1,824
III a5m
Mitsubishi A5M
Mitsubishi A5M
45 22 21 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.71 212
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 665.68 29,955
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5.74 258
III ar-80
Arado Ar 80
Arado Ar 80
43 23 19 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 5.47 235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 737.56 31,715
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.89 2,403
III ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
Nakajima Ki-27
45 19 19 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.78 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 494.45 22,250
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.37 916
III bristol-type-133
Bristol Type 133
Bristol Type 133
57 26 14 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 3.21 183
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 386.12 22,008
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.80 2,040
III supermarine-t-224
Supermarine Type 224
Supermarine Type 224
77 40 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.30 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.33 58,237
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.23 4,792
III tskb-12
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
Polikarpov TsKB-12bis
20 11 19 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 5.75 115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 817.63 16,352
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.91 58
III ba-27
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
Breda Ba.27 Metallico
29 15 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.83 140
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 807.75 23,424
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 33.13 960
III f2a-1
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
21 11 16 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 5.90 124
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 966.03 20,286
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.27 5
III hawk-75
Curtiss Hawk 75M
Curtiss Hawk 75M
26 15 15 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 6.62 172
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 886.27 23,043
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 11.38 295
III yp-29
Boeing YP-29
Boeing YP-29
37 20 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.54 205
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 768.48 28,433
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.67 764
III avia_bk-534
Avia Bk-534
Avia Bk-534
83 43 27 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.11 507
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 925.95 76,854
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.92 1,653
III i-15bis-dm2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
Polikarpov I-15bis DM-2
93 50 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.40 595
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 939.24 87,348
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.22 5,228
III fw-159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
48 22 19 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 4.12 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 581.55 27,914
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.80 2,150
III avia_b-534
Avia B-534
Avia B-534
34 19 22 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.15 243
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,072.17 36,453
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 37.56 1,276
III pv-3
Hawker P.V.3
Hawker P.V.3
176 96 29 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 5.98 1,052
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 872.05 153,481
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 51.44 9,053
IV 2pa
Seversky 2PA
Seversky 2PA
134 68 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 620
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,020.05 136,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.13 3,635
IV xp-36f
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
Curtiss XP-36F Hawk
67 35 16 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 4.43 297
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,092.01 73,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2.43 163
IV m81a-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
Curtiss Model 81A-1
75 41 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 983.88 73,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.34 1,300
IV i-17
Polikarpov I-17
Polikarpov I-17
1,000 467 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 4,650
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 891.90 891,902
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.02 90,024
IV p-36
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
Curtiss P-36 Hawk
197 92 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.65 917
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,029.92 202,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 31.45 6,196
IV bf-109b
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
Messerschmitt Bf 109 B
1,609 776 28 3

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 4.89 7,860
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,147.51 1,846,342
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.88 46,472
IV a6m1
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero
740 335 30 2

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 4.29 3,171
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 21
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 805.94 596,397
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.71 75,263
IV ki-43-i
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-I Hayabusa
818 330 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 3,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 756.43 618,760
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 63.36 51,824
IV i-153p-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
Polikarpov I-153P DM-4
112 45 12 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 342
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 596.50 66,807
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.50 5,656
IV i-153-dm-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
Polikarpov I-153 DM-4
157 65 17 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.04 635
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 814.02 127,800
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19.43 3,050
IV hurricane-ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia
240 106 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.37 1,048
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 937.57 225,017
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.15 36,036
IV he-112
Heinkel He 112
Heinkel He 112
483 223 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.51 2,180
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 932.60 450,445
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 42.96 20,751
IV bristol-type-146
Bristol Type 146
Bristol Type 146
1,375 632 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.96 6,825
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 28
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,011.79 1,391,211
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.35 113,232
IV cr714
Caudron-Renault C.714
Caudron-Renault C.714
107 47 16 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 3.56 381
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 763.42 81,685
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.47 1,654
IV p-36c
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
Curtiss P-36C Hawk
86 42 16 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.73 321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 953.28 81,982
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.03 2
IV ki-43-ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
Nakajima Ki-43-Ic
121 57 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 448
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 682.23 82,549
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 70.55 8,536
IV fantome
Fairey Fantome
Fairey Fantome
264 129 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.07 1,074
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 826.92 218,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.72 5,734
IV xf4f-3
Grumman XF4F-3
Grumman XF4F-3
44 20 15 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 182
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,053.90 46,371
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.56 68
V fl-1
XFL-1 Airabonita
XFL-1 Airabonita
317 126 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 1,116
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 923.16 292,640
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 55.20 17,497
V m-20
Miles M.20
Miles M.20
71 34 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 326
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,104.74 78,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.76 3,178
V spitfire-i
Supermarine Spitfire I
Supermarine Spitfire I
483 213 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.77 2,302
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,200.16 579,676
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 79.67 38,481
V ad10
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
Arsenal-Delanne AD 10C2
69 29 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.38 233
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 786.40 54,261
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 105.69 7,292
V spitfire-ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia
1,119 565 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.22 5,837
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,290.20 1,443,729
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.46 39,674
V boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
242 114 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.87 1,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,203.03 291,133
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35.17 8,510
V venom
Vickers Venom
Vickers Venom
167 75 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 625
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 918.00 153,306
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.24 11,062
V tomahawk-iib
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
Curtiss Tomahawk IIb
56 27 8 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.54 198
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,102.22 61,724
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1.22 68
V mig-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
357 162 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.55 1,624
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,316.32 469,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17.11 6,106
V xf4u-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
Chance-Vought XF4U-1
82 36 15 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 3.55 291
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,002.33 82,190
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15.23 1,249
V i-180
Polikarpov I-180-3
Polikarpov I-180-3
119 61 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 557
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,156.69 137,646
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 52.26 6,219
V bf-109e-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3
240 118 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.18 1,004
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,185.59 284,541
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.61 6,627
V he-100
Heinkel He 100 D-1
Heinkel He 100 D-1
271 130 17 1

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 3.14 852
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 977.30 264,847
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.85 1,042
V bf-209v
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
Messerschmitt Me 209 V4
62 33 12 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 3.63 225
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,180.62 73,198
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 0.05 3
V p-40
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
244 112 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.83 1,179
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,382.58 337,349
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14.85 3,623
V a6m3-30
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
Mitsubishi A6M3 (experimental)
302 128 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 1,227
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 967.64 292,227
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 101.11 30,535
V yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
Yakovlev Yak-1
218 100 17 1

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 3.83 834
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 912.36 198,894
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.57 15,820
V lagg-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
Lavochkin LaGG-3
114 47 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.58 408
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 844.54 96,277
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 54.83 6,251
V ki-43-ii
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa
249 112 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.20 1,046
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 947.86 236,016
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.67 17,346
V a6m2
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
237 107 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.78 897
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 933.18 221,164
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 60.90 14,433
V bf-109e
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Emil
904 434 29 2

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 5.61 5,070
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,625.91 1,469,822
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 47.70 43,118
V p-77
XP-77
XP-77
189 90 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.47 845
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,192.88 225,454
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.16 2,487
VI mustang-ia
North American Mustang IA
North American Mustang IA
431 202 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 2,079
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,726.95 744,317
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 115.51 49,785
VI spitfire-vb-im
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
Supermarine Spitfire Vb IM
440 222 21 2

A modification of the Spitfire V inspired by Iron Maiden.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.35 2,356
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 10
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,537.81 676,636
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 84.20 37,049
VI mustang-i
North American Mustang Mk.I
North American Mustang Mk.I
374 154 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.86 1,071
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.71 371,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 83.81 31,344
VI spitfire-vb-pr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
Supermarine Spitfire Vb
283 134 17 1

The Spitfire V modification

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.68 1,325
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,402.59 396,932
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.83 21,461
VI spitfire-v
Supermarine Spitfire V
Supermarine Spitfire V
374 172 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 1,621
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,230.19 460,091
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 136.40 51,013
VI yak-1m
Yakovlev Yak-1M
Yakovlev Yak-1M
142 68 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 624
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,228.43 174,436
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 118.72 16,858
VI i-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-210
188 71 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.04 572
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 969.26 182,220
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22.85 4,296
VI la-5
Lavochkin La-5
Lavochkin La-5
216 88 15 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.35 939
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,323.55 285,886
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 40.46 8,738
VI p-39n-1
P-39N-1 Airacobra
P-39N-1 Airacobra
358 171 28 3

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 5.11 1,828
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,609.79 576,305
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.97 59,773
VI p-51a
North American P-51A Mustang
North American P-51A Mustang
183 86 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.09 748
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,391.66 254,673
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 32.81 6,004
VI ki-61
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
178 79 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 767
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,189.24 211,684
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 92.10 16,393
VI p-39q
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
P-39Q-15 Airacobra
188 82 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.74 704
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,090.43 205,000
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.93 26,870
VI ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
Kawasaki Ki-88
186 76 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.78 703
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,291.18 240,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 56.34 10,479
VI spitfire-v-db-605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
Supermarine Spitfire V DB 605
793 362 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.73 3,751
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,360.96 1,079,243
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 89.73 71,153
VI a6m5
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
556 279 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.56 3,091
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,622.61 902,170
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 170.78 94,952
VI xp-55
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender
355 177 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.78 2,052
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,738.79 617,270
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 59.06 20,967
VI bf-109f
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Friedrich
211 96 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.28 904
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,359.05 286,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.04 12,247
VII ki-84
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate
581 242 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.02 2,335
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,359.78 790,032
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 184.85 107,395
VII p-51joe
North American P-51D Josephine
North American P-51D Josephine
197 86 20 0

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.54 894
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,080.30 409,818
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7.75 1,526
VII bf-109k-6
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-6 Kurfürst
259 111 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.49 1,423
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,591.05 671,081
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 127.22 32,950
VII i-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
369 156 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 1,554
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,580.28 583,124
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 98.25 36,254
VII la-7
Lavochkin La-7
Lavochkin La-7
172 86 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.64 798
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,540.79 265,015
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 119.76 20,597
VII p-51k
North American P-51K Mustang
North American P-51K Mustang
153 71 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.48 685
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,726.65 264,178
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 44.37 6,788
VII i-302p
Kostikov 302
Kostikov 302
146 65 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.88 566
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,758.77 256,779
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.50 949
VII yak-3rd
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
Yakovlev Yak-3RD
191 99 18 2

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 4.94 943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,579.47 301,678
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.84 12,384
VII yak-3t
Yakovlev Yak-3T
Yakovlev Yak-3T
144 64 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 563
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.06 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,371.82 197,542
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 203.04 29,237
VII la-9rd
Lavochkin La-9RD
Lavochkin La-9RD
151 71 13 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.89 588
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,298.16 196,022
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.64 4,325
VII spitfire-ix
Supermarine Spitfire IX
Supermarine Spitfire IX
463 212 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,918
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,402.72 649,460
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 197.72 91,542
VII a7m
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
Mitsubishi A7M Reppu
375 165 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.19 1,572
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,399.14 524,679
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 309.06 115,899
VII mb5
Martin-Baker MB 5
Martin-Baker MB 5
46 21 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.59 211
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,705.70 78,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 199.75 9,188
VII spitfire-xvi
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
Supermarine Spitfire XVI
134 70 17 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.79 776
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,793.54 240,334
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 57.74 7,737
VII meteor
Gloster Meteor F. I
Gloster Meteor F. I
975 387 25 3

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 4.22 4,115
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,837.56 1,791,617
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 82.17 80,114
VII re2005
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
143 64 16 0

Produced during the later years of World War II, this single-seat fighter saw action in many famous battles. A total of 48 aircraft were built.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.63 662
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,037.77 291,400
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 58.85 8,415
VII yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
Yakovlev Yak-3
242 105 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.95 955
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,145.01 277,092
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 240.02 58,084
VII p-51
North American P-51D Mustang
North American P-51D Mustang
282 129 26 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.90 1,100
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,704.18 480,578
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12.75 3,594
VII bf-109g
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
Messerschmitt Bf 109 G Gustav
328 161 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.32 1,416
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,518.04 497,916
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 102.15 33,506
VIII la-9
Lavochkin La-9
Lavochkin La-9
232 100 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.55 1,056
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,804.67 418,683
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 181.77 42,171
VIII bf-209a1
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
Messerschmitt Me 209 A
234 94 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.49 816
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,527.43 357,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 130.35 30,501
VIII j8m
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
Mitsubishi J8M Shusui
336 179 18 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 3.94 1,325
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,272.33 763,502
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6.60 2,219
VIII spitfire-xiv
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
Supermarine Spitfire XIV
505 243 23 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 2,569
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,042.67 1,031,550
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 331.52 167,417
VIII ki-94-ii
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
Tachikawa Ki-94-II
754 317 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.06 3,058
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,583.06 1,193,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 147.44 111,167
VIII p-51h
North American P-51H Mustang
North American P-51H Mustang
236 106 20 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 3.72 879
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,688.67 398,526
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3.00 708
VIII yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
Yakovlev Yak-15
796 351 21 2

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 4.37 3,479
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,657.84 1,319,642
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 142.15 113,150
VIII i-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-250
229 97 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.00 917
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,835.02 420,219
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 117.57 26,924
VIII xfy-1
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
Convair XFY-1 Pogo
183 70 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.68 673
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,817.28 332,561
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 50.68 9,273
VIII xp-67
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat
86 35 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.84 502
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,924.83 251,534
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.45 4,596
VIII f-15c
Curtiss XF15C
Curtiss XF15C
230 91 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 943
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,214.24 509,274
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 127.08 29,228
VIII p-80a
P-80A Shooting Star
P-80A Shooting Star
1,123 466 24 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.21 4,728
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,018.20 2,266,441
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 34.62 38,874
VIII vampire-f1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1
823 371 25 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.09 4,192
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 14
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,212.26 1,820,687
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 75.87 62,444
VIII la-11
Lavochkin La-11
Lavochkin La-11
118 53 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 405
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,342.87 158,459
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21.16 2,496
VIII jl-1
Shenyang JL-1A-37
Shenyang JL-1A-37
339 139 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.71 1,257
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,886.08 639,379
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 43.71 14,817
VIII ho-229
Horten Ho 229
Horten Ho 229
331 133 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 1,371
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,664.80 882,050
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 27.49 9,099
VIII ta-152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
Focke-Wulf Ta 152
250 110 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.08 1,020
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,171.96 542,989
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 69.80 17,449
IX ki-162
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
Tachikawa Ki-162-I
276 127 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.39 1,213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,083.57 575,066
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 158.27 43,683
IX attacker
Supermarine Attacker
Supermarine Attacker
299 141 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.93 1,473
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,528.46 756,009
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 129.50 38,721
IX xf-85
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
364 176 24 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.99 1,815
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,306.73 839,651
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.11 19,333
IX yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
Yakovlev Yak-19
261 110 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.56 1,190
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,174.19 567,462
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 125.10 32,650
IX antonov-m
Antonov M Masha
Antonov M Masha
141 64 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.33 751
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,591.00 365,330
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 104.24 14,698
IX me-p1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
Messerschmitt Me P.1092
259 121 22 2

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 5.32 1,378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,750.90 712,483
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 145.65 37,722
IX la-160
Lavochkin La-160
Lavochkin La-160
285 135 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.74 1,350
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,532.05 721,633
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 135.06 38,490
IX ta-183
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
Focke-Wulf Ta 183 Huckebein
260 103 14 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.34 869
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,252.24 585,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.34 18,809
IX mig-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9
218 95 17 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.52 986
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,557.42 557,517
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 53.31 11,620
IX fj-1
North American FJ-1 Fury
North American FJ-1 Fury
278 120 20 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.41 1,226
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,118.22 588,866
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 65.92 18,325
IX f6u
Vought F6U Pirate
Vought F6U Pirate
146 65 17 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 4.14 605
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 0
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,514.25 367,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.28 4,129
X swift
Supermarine Swift
Supermarine Swift
353 147 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.18 1,474
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,887.35 1,019,234
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.99 26,473
X me-p1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
Messerschmitt Me P.1101
1,699 710 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.92 10,053
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,972.80 6,749,784
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 66.14 112,374
X f-86a
North American F-86A Sabre
North American F-86A Sabre
381 187 25 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.64 2,149
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,280.14 1,249,732
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.40 7,773
X fw-252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
Focke-Wulf Fw 252
125 62 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.50 562
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 2
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,546.02 443,252
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 46.17 5,771
X ki-162-3
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
Tachikawa Ki-162-III
299 133 22 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.45 1,330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,475.50 740,174
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 72.21 21,590
X la-15
Lavochkin La-15
Lavochkin La-15
411 195 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.50 2,260
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,153.54 1,296,104
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 81.21 33,376
X yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
Yakovlev Yak-30
363 151 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.02 1,824
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,804.53 1,018,044
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 74.46 27,028
X mig-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
395 168 22 3

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 4.69 1,852
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,004.22 1,186,665
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.44 35,724
Multirole Fighters 72 19,802 8,420
I ar-65
Arado Ar 65
Arado Ar 65
36 18 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.83 246
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.47 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 441.97 15,910
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 466.65 16,799
I goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
Gloster Goldfinch
88 50 24 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 7.01 617
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.31 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 455.46 40,080
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 371.91 32,728
I i-5
Polikarpov I-5
Polikarpov I-5
75 41 26 2

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 8.41 631
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 599.38 44,953
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 308.59 23,144
I p-12
Boeing P-12
Boeing P-12
81 40 18 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.12 415
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 35
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 357.39 28,948
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 457.49 37,056
I type-91
Nakajima Type-91
Nakajima Type-91
38 21 21 2

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 7.13 271
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 20
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 507.96 19,302
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 531.72 20,205
II hawk-3
Curtiss Hawk III
Curtiss Hawk III
28 15 23 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.14 144
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 486.59 13,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 932.41 26,107
II f2f
Grumman F2F
Grumman F2F
25 13 17 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.40 160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.92 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 615.93 15,398
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 932.72 23,317
II f11c
Curtiss F11C-2
Curtiss F11C-2
36 17 17 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 3.94 142
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 443.28 15,958
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 694.12 24,988
II i-5shkas
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
Polikarpov I-5 ShKAS
501 272 34 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.98 4,499
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.04 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 891.55 446,666
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 77.23 38,692
II p-26
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
Boeing P-26 Peashooter
23 14 25 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 7.61 175
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.04 24
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 654.56 15,054
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,143.60 26,302
II i-15
Polikarpov I-15
Polikarpov I-15
25 14 28 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 8.60 215
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 750.32 18,758
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 303.71 7,592
II demon
Hawker Demon
Hawker Demon
47 24 25 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.89 277
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.57 27
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 466.77 21,938
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 752.85 35,383
III skua
Blackburn Skua
Blackburn Skua
43 20 22 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.81 164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.53 23
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 573.19 24,647
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 838.06 36,036
III di-6
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
Kochyerigin-Yatsenko DI-6i
29 17 16 4

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 4.31 125
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 713.18 20,682
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 782.17 22,682
III skua-mk1-p
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
Blackburn Skua Mk. 1
19 11 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.26 119
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.63 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 855.54 16,255
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,360.72 25,853
III p-35
Seversky P-35
Seversky P-35
27 15 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.59 178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.67 18
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,039.38 28,063
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 920.19 24,845
III f3f
Grumman F3F
Grumman F3F
26 15 20 2

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 6.54 170
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 13
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 921.18 23,950
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 820.26 21,326
III i-16-5
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (early mod.)
52 22 26 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.31 224
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 605.90 31,506
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 512.49 26,649
IV f2a
Brewster F2A Buffalo
Brewster F2A Buffalo
152 61 19 6

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 3.03 460
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.66 100
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 687.03 104,428
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,407.84 213,990
IV p-43
Republic P-43 Lancer
Republic P-43 Lancer
170 78 20 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.56 606
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.99 169
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 839.83 142,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,961.28 333,417
IV i-16-29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
Polikarpov I-16 Type 29
352 158 22 12

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 2.78 980
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.48 520
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 559.45 196,926
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,584.67 909,802
IV i-207-4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
Borovkov-Florov I-207/4
326 137 16 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 3.06 996
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.81 265
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 586.45 191,182
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,526.20 497,541
IV ar-197
Arado Ar 197
Arado Ar 197
223 112 21 13

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 4.14 923
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.25 279
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 849.53 189,446
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,368.75 528,231
IV hurricane-i
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Hawker Hurricane Mk I
412 177 20 9

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 3.55 1,461
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.06 437
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 727.29 299,643
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,864.41 768,138
IV i-16-24
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
Polikarpov I-16 (late mod.)
142 63 18 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.46 491
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.78 111
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 701.79 99,654
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,367.71 194,214
IV lagg-3-4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 4
889 408 21 9

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 3.90 3,469
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 843
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 803.05 713,909
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,951.18 1,734,596
V hurricane-iid
Hawker Hurricane IID
Hawker Hurricane IID
165 70 18 2

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 4.44 732
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 9
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,176.50 194,123
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 150.07 24,760
V hurricane-ii
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
Hawker Hurricane Mk II
159 72 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.99 635
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.90 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,005.21 159,827
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,369.37 376,730
V yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
Yakovlev Yak-7
140 64 16 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.43 480
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 22
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 943.94 132,152
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 813.26 113,856
V f4f
Grumman F4F Wildcat
Grumman F4F Wildcat
201 83 18 6

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 3.13 629
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 141
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 836.51 168,139
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,056.18 413,292
V p-44
Republic XP-44 Rocket
Republic XP-44 Rocket
157 70 12 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 479
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 838.37 131,624
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,837.37 445,466
V lagg-3-34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
Lavochkin LaGG-3 series 34
148 65 12 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.70 548
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 994.34 147,162
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 90.21 13,350
V p-40-m-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
Curtiss P-40 M-105
254 108 19 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.91 993
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 105
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,008.39 256,129
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,213.86 308,320
V yak-7-m-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
Yakovlev Yak-7 M-82
144 73 20 4

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 4.69 676
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.72 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,228.09 176,845
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,038.77 293,582
V p-40n
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk
357 139 26 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.63 2,009
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.16 57
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,792.61 639,963
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 507.72 181,257
V fw-190a1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-1
160 70 18 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 3.08 492
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.64 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 884.82 141,571
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,096.80 335,487
VI s-199
Avia S-199 Sakeen
Avia S-199 Sakeen
153 76 17 3

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 4.73 724
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 145
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,693.53 259,110
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,953.69 451,914
VI tornado
Hawker Tornado
Hawker Tornado
673 269 21 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.53 2,379
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 557
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,172.30 788,957
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,666.34 1,794,444
VI yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
Yakovlev Yak-9
166 68 16 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.57 593
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,189.72 197,494
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 391.77 65,033
VI fw-190a5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
323 137 14 6

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 3.85 1,244
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.02 331
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,389.04 448,660
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,631.23 1,172,888
VI f4u
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair
208 84 21 5

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 3.56 741
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.69 143
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,236.42 257,175
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,503.07 728,639
VI p-47b
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
Republic P-47B Thunderbolt
201 93 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.80 562
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.16 234
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,148.30 230,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,904.52 985,808
VI il-1
Ilyushin IL-1
Ilyushin IL-1
396 172 14 8

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 3.76 1,490
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.95 378
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,215.49 481,333
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,531.73 1,002,565
VII yak-9u
Yakovlev Yak-9U
Yakovlev Yak-9U
236 105 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.14 976
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.05 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,503.36 354,791
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 356.37 84,104
VII typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
Hawker Typhoon
511 212 18 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.50 1,791
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 491
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,462.19 747,176
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,552.54 1,815,349
VII fw-190a8
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2
189 80 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.19 602
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.77 146
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,393.17 263,309
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,728.56 515,697
VII j4m
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
Mitsubishi J4M Senden
185 70 14 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.92 540
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.45 84
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,346.81 249,159
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,650.16 305,278
VII p-47n
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
222 100 13 8

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 2.70 599
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 247
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,253.94 278,374
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,891.17 1,307,839
VII fw-190d
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D
422 170 15 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.02 1,273
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 443
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,211.04 511,060
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,976.66 1,678,149
VII f4u-4
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair
226 91 16 6

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 3.18 718
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.96 216
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,271.36 287,326
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,828.29 1,091,193
VIII j7w1
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
Kyushu J7W1 Shinden
398 163 16 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.09 1,229
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 291
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,431.80 569,856
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,689.20 1,468,302
VIII saab_j-21rb
SAAB J 21RB
SAAB J 21RB
297 118 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.08 914
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.92 272
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,446.30 429,551
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,090.42 1,511,854
VIII p-72
Republic XP-72
Republic XP-72
224 98 18 6

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 2.43 545
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.05 235
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,366.43 306,079
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,833.52 1,530,708
VIII su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
Sukhoi Su-9
267 112 19 4

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 3.45 921
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.65 173
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,864.68 497,868
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,477.45 661,478
VIII tempest
Hawker Tempest
Hawker Tempest
277 115 20 7

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 3.72 1,031
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 239
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,630.00 451,510
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,557.62 985,459
VIII i-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
Mikoyan-Gurevich I-260
461 177 16 1

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 3.63 1,673
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 6
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,956.69 902,034
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 68.62 31,635
VIII bf-109tl
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
Messerschmitt Me 109 TL
506 208 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.21 1,625
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 421
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,815.88 918,835
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,646.54 1,845,151
VIII f2g
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
Goodyear F2G Super Corsair
413 169 13 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.67 1,102
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.15 476
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,312.34 541,995
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,166.59 2,959,801
VIII bv-p210
Blohm und Voss P.210
Blohm und Voss P.210
1,247 524 23 2

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 4.15 5,176
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 26
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,834.75 2,287,928
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 94.20 117,468
VIII seafang
Supermarine Seafang F.32
Supermarine Seafang F.32
960 404 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.85 3,698
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.51 494
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,719.22 1,650,449
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,553.99 2,451,833
IX j7w2
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
Kyushu J7W2 Shinden-Kai
332 148 14 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.49 1,160
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.97 323
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,145.43 712,282
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,163.77 2,046,371
IX seahawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
Hawker Sea Hawk
172 74 15 4

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 3.26 561
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.73 125
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,816.08 312,365
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,713.02 638,638
IX bv-p212-03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
Blohm und Voss P.212.03
526 211 22 3

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 4.41 2,321
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 15
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,414.92 1,270,248
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 131.00 68,904
IX i-211
Alekseyev I-211
Alekseyev I-211
206 82 12 4

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 2.68 552
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.82 169
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,980.46 407,975
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,142.79 647,414
IX f-84b
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
Republic F-84B Thunderjet
162 77 12 8

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 3.23 523
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.40 227
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,039.44 330,389
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,508.50 1,216,377
IX f94
F-94D Starfire
F-94D Starfire
480 198 22 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 4.30 2,063
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,961.19 1,421,369
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 116.48 55,912
X bv-p215-02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
Blohm und Voss P.215.02
171 81 16 3

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 4.20 719
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 51
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,005.76 513,984
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,257.00 214,947
X f-84f
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
317 140 15 8

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 3.19 1,011
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.50 474
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,998.77 633,610
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,290.91 2,628,217
X f7u
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
Chance-Vought F7U Cutlass
630 239 18 8

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 3.04 1,914
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.41 888
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,339.74 1,474,037
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,520.66 3,478,015
X j7w3
Kyushu J7W3
Kyushu J7W3
253 117 19 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.87 1,231
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.74 187
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,147.58 796,338
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,075.65 1,031,138
X hunter
Hawker Hunter
Hawker Hunter
1,251 439 20 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.16 3,949
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.84 1,047
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,690.74 3,366,119
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,811.31 7,269,942
X i-215
Alekseyev I-215
Alekseyev I-215
391 152 25 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.81 1,491
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 112
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,958.54 1,156,790
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,465.84 573,144
Heavy Fighters 46 22,868 10,261
II ao-192
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
AGO Ao 192 Kurier
245 131 23 6

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 6.20 1,518
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.70 171
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 718.24 175,969
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 987.24 241,875
III fw-57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
Focke-Wulf Fw 57
529 250 28 9

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.20 2,751
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.83 441
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 946.82 500,870
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,250.16 661,332
III do-17z
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
Dornier Do 17 Z-7 Kauz
112 56 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.04 452
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.30 146
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 740.12 82,893
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,783.75 199,779
III pzl-p-38_wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
PZL P.38 Wilk
559 313 31 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 6.24 3,489
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.38 212
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,244.28 695,553
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 714.97 399,668
IV bf-110c-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
Messerschmitt Bf 110 C-6
294 134 20 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.53 1,331
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,196.01 351,626
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 64.17 18,866
IV bf-110b
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
Messerschmitt Bf 110 B
2,252 1,072 25 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.99 11,235
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.40 908
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,376.50 3,099,884
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 780.33 1,757,293
IV blenheim-f
Bristol Blenheim F
Bristol Blenheim F
1,659 837 23 8

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 4.71 7,810
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.50 832
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,258.22 2,087,393
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,459.92 2,422,002
V beaufighter-f
Bristol Beaufighter
Bristol Beaufighter
687 311 21 9

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 3.89 2,675
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.68 464
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,254.52 861,855
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,218.76 1,524,286
V se100
SNCASE SE 100
SNCASE SE 100
380 148 19 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.10 1,558
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,432.35 544,294
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20.97 7,969
V beaufighter-v-im
Bristol Beaufighter V
Bristol Beaufighter V
511 235 19 1

The Beaufighter V modification.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.70 2,403
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,604.88 820,093
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28.32 14,470
V me-210
Messerschmitt Me 210
Messerschmitt Me 210
608 299 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.33 2,631
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 314
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,655.01 1,006,247
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,734.86 1,054,794
V bf-110e
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
Messerschmitt Bf 110 E
468 219 20 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 4.19 1,961
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.37 175
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,568.67 734,137
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,023.21 478,861
V f5f
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
Grumman F5F Skyrocket
120 55 21 3

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 4.30 516
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.21 25
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,576.97 189,236
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 660.83 79,299
V p-38f
P-38F Lightning
P-38F Lightning
414 172 26 5

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 3.91 1,620
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 132
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,425.70 590,241
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,121.22 464,183
V ki-45
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
442 186 21 3

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.01 1,774
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.30 132
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,340.39 592,452
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 809.42 357,765
VI d-h-98
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
336 139 15 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.86 960
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.88 297
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,229.94 413,259
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,042.59 1,358,310
VI xp-50
Grumman XP-50
Grumman XP-50
141 65 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 588
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 3
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,935.50 272,905
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 203.42 28,682
VI p-38l-p
P-38L Lightning
P-38L Lightning
478 217 26 4

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 5.10 2,436
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 138
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,254.75 1,077,771
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,658.69 792,855
VI xp-54
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose
617 220 23 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.64 3,481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 17
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,463.47 1,519,960
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 62.79 38,739
VI p-38j
P-38J Lightning
P-38J Lightning
443 189 18 7

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 3.74 1,656
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.49 216
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,679.44 743,992
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,080.85 921,817
VI ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
Kawasaki Ki-102
452 185 19 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.47 2,022
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.33 147
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,855.71 838,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,030.47 465,773
VI mosquito-mk26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB 26
112 45 16 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.88 323
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.54 60
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,231.61 137,939
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,356.55 263,933
VI me-410
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse
1,061 485 31 4

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 5.07 5,378
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.32 344
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,322.55 2,464,228
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 896.57 951,264
VII ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
Rikugun Ki-93
196 75 13 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.05 597
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.24 47
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,737.97 340,641
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,058.09 207,384
VII xp-75
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
Fisher XP-75 Eagle
269 111 17 4

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 3.72 1,001
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.52 140
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,996.79 537,135
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,182.95 587,212
VII bf-109z
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Z Zwilling
652 269 20 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.93 2,560
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 190
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,220.41 1,447,708
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,339.21 873,163
VII tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
Tupolev Tu-1
335 149 18 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.53 1,517
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 4
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,829.66 947,937
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26.27 8,799
VII f7f
Grumman F7F Tigercat
Grumman F7F Tigercat
212 86 17 6

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 3.42 725
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 182
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,794.21 380,372
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,579.49 970,852
VII d-h-103
De Havilland 103 Hornet
De Havilland 103 Hornet
300 140 18 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.84 851
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.86 259
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,554.05 466,215
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,725.23 1,417,567
VII ki-94-i
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
Tachikawa Ki-94-I
236 97 20 6

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 3.22 760
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.76 179
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,161.72 510,166
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,794.77 659,566
VII vb10
Arsenal VB 10
Arsenal VB 10
331 131 15 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.52 1,164
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 7
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,960.30 648,857
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 99.92 33,073
VIII f5u
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake
1,387 578 25 6

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 4.67 6,481
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.93 1,284
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,465.75 3,419,994
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,753.28 5,205,801
VIII xp-58
XP-58 Chain Lightning
XP-58 Chain Lightning
279 135 16 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.77 1,330
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.02 5
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,395.50 947,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 76.66 21,388
VIII f-82e
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
North American F-82E Twin Mustang
314 153 20 8

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 5.06 1,588
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.61 191
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,993.94 940,096
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,344.40 1,364,142
VIII p-82b
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
North American P-82B Twin Mustang
374 154 19 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.82 1,429
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.46 171
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,454.74 918,071
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,190.42 1,193,218
VIII bv-p203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
Blohm und Voss BV P.203
323 136 19 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.49 1,450
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.00 1
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,101.06 1,001,641
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13.49 4,358
VIII do-335a1
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
Dornier Do 335 A-1 Pfeil
275 107 15 9

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 3.41 939
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.11 306
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,157.35 593,269
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,324.70 1,189,291
VIII westland-p-1056
Westland P.1056
Westland P.1056
586 246 17 6

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.30 1,931
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.43 251
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,487.66 1,457,769
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,175.74 1,860,983
VIII p-61
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
365 146 21 2

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.97 2,178
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 12
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,832.52 1,398,869
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 73.11 26,685
VIII me-262
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe
642 310 16 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 3.90 2,503
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.03 19
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,032.51 1,946,871
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 166.88 107,133
IX me-262-hg2
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG II
218 102 24 5

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 3.83 834
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.87 190
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 2,959.62 645,197
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,153.90 905,549
IX gloster-p-228
Gloster P.228
Gloster P.228
431 185 19 5

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 4.13 1,780
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.41 178
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,680.85 1,586,447
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,229.21 1,391,789
IX f2h
McDonnell F2H Banshee
McDonnell F2H Banshee
314 138 21 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.87 1,216
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.39 124
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 3,056.72 959,808
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,368.54 743,723
X me-262-hg3
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III
282 122 17 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.17 1,176
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.29 81
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,115.93 1,160,691
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,995.47 562,722
X f90
XF-90
XF-90
430 214 23 4

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 5.15 2,213
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.36 154
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 5,056.16 2,174,146
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,107.57 906,255
X gloster-javelin
Gloster Javelin
Gloster Javelin
1,197 514 21 1

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 4.82 5,775
Ground Targets Destroyed 0.01 8
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 4,896.28 5,860,852
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 39.39 47,147
Attack Aircraft 31 9,644 3,971
II fi-98
Fieseler Fi 98
Fieseler Fi 98
14 6 8 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 3.57 50
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.00 42
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 247.55 3,465
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,530.12 49,421
II pegas
Tomashevich Pegasus
Tomashevich Pegasus
28 14 6 7

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 2.07 58
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.07 58
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 229.19 6,417
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,230.49 90,453
II tsh-1
Kochyerigin TSh-2
Kochyerigin TSh-2
28 15 9 10

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.54 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.68 75
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 305.39 8,550
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 2,967.10 83,078
II hs-123
Henschel Hs 123
Henschel Hs 123
31 13 22 5

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 3.35 104
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.39 43
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 342.24 10,609
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 1,791.12 55,524
III ha-137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
Blohm und Voss Ha 137
34 17 14 8

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.59 88
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.09 71
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 495.98 16,863
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,230.83 143,848
III bsh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
Kochyerigin BSh-1
33 17 6 14

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 1.03 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.79 92
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 220.99 7,292
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 4,318.13 142,498
III wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
CAC CA-1 Wirraway
70 32 16 7

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 2.57 180
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.06 144
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 420.14 29,410
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,152.74 220,692
III tsh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
Kochyerigin TSh-3
48 25 10 9

Developed in the early 1930s as a heavy armored attack aircraft for the Red Army Air Force.

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 2.00 96
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.15 103
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 295.92 14,204
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 3,357.11 161,141
III ha-137v1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
Blohm und Voss Ha 137 V1
26 12 12 15

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 2.00 52
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.31 86
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 374.24 9,730
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,062.85 131,634
IV lbsh_pr
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)
340 135 6 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.87 296
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.24 1,101
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 237.26 80,669
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,844.22 2,327,034
IV hs-129a
Henschel Hs 129 А
Henschel Hs 129 А
135 58 6 11

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 1.29 174
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.30 310
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 325.86 43,991
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,398.78 728,834
IV fw-189c
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 C Eule
373 161 13 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.07 400
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.68 998
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 291.70 108,803
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 5,443.34 2,030,364
IV bsh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
Ilyushin BSh-2
202 80 5 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 0.68 137
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.47 499
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 199.03 40,203
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,090.49 1,230,279
V il-2mod
IL-2 with rear gunner
IL-2 with rear gunner
65 30 5 15

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 0.94 61
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.31 215
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.24 21,595
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,560.84 621,454
V ju-87g
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 G Stuka
118 53 7 12

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 0.90 106
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.22 380
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 341.66 40,316
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,843.98 925,589
V hs-129
Henschel Hs 129 B
Henschel Hs 129 B
79 37 7 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.28 101
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.09 244
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 382.07 30,183
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,850.82 620,214
V ju-87d-5
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka
60 22 4 7

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.65 39
Ground Targets Destroyed 1.97 118
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 243.55 14,613
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 6,943.26 416,595
V il-2-1
Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin IL-2
142 55 4 18

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.51 72
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.20 454
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 213.14 30,265
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,459.68 1,343,274
VI il-2-2
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
Ilyushin IL-2 two-seat
405 175 5 14

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 0.69 280
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.07 1,243
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 317.00 128,383
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,496.46 4,251,067
VI ju-88p
Junkers Ju 88 P
Junkers Ju 88 P
171 73 5 13

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 0.63 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.29 563
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 360.09 61,574
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,721.42 1,833,362
VII il-8
Ilyushin IL-8
Ilyushin IL-8
261 117 6 12

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 0.72 187
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.31 863
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 381.64 99,606
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,632.34 3,819,041
VII me-265
Messerschmitt Me 265
Messerschmitt Me 265
1,485 594 9 22

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 0.96 1,423
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.07 4,562
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 532.30 790,471
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,279.10 21,204,463
VII il-10
Ilyushin IL-10
Ilyushin IL-10
166 77 7 15

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 0.94 156
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.57 592
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 552.66 91,741
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,959.76 2,649,320
VIII nc1070
SNCAC NC 1070
SNCAC NC 1070
680 290 9 17

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.22 832
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.20 2,175
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 783.71 532,925
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,931.04 10,833,108
VIII il-20
Ilyushin IL-20
Ilyushin IL-20
279 119 6 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.77 214
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.18 1,165
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 471.92 131,664
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,728.29 5,225,191
VIII il-10m
Ilyushin IL-10M
Ilyushin IL-10M
178 79 10 19

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.39 247
Ground Targets Destroyed 2.96 526
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 993.15 176,780
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,714.22 2,619,131
VIII me-329
Messerschmitt Me 329
Messerschmitt Me 329
993 377 9 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 1.16 1,150
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.30 3,276
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 696.34 691,464
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 17,388.42 17,266,697
IX me-p1099b
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
Messerschmitt Me P.1099 B-2
322 132 7 18

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 0.83 268
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.24 1,044
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 849.14 273,423
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,566.13 5,978,294
IX il-40
Ilyushin IL-40
Ilyushin IL-40
304 135 6 18

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 0.87 263
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.12 1,253
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 763.11 231,986
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 21,181.85 6,439,283
X me-p1102b
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
Messerschmitt Me P.1102 B
1,729 653 7 24

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 0.93 1,615
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.06 7,016
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 1,015.02 1,754,977
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,462.74 38,838,078
X il-40p
Ilyushin IL-40P
Ilyushin IL-40P
845 368 7 23

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 0.90 761
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.36 3,685
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 990.75 837,179
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 22,337.41 18,875,114
Bombers 25 6,430 2,858
III potez540
Potez 540
Potez 540
73 50 1 21

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.18 13
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.01 439
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 87.63 6,396
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 8,912.05 650,579
III blenheim-iv
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
Bristol Blenheim Mk.IV (early mod.)
268 183 2 28

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 0.08 22
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.64 1,779
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 48.04 12,874
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,801.76 2,894,872
III sb
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
Arkhangelsky/Tupolev SB
76 38 2 24

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 0.11 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 6.21 472
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 63.50 4,825
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,541.65 725,165
III ju-86e
Junkers Ju 86 E
Junkers Ju 86 E
45 34 2 23

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 0.31 14
Ground Targets Destroyed 9.82 442
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 132.09 5,944
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,950.55 627,774
IV ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
Arkhangelsky Ar-2
155 69 1 22

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 0.01 2
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.34 673
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 30.46 4,721
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,545.72 1,479,585
IV he-111h-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
Heinkel He 111 H-2
257 146 2 19

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 0.11 27
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.67 1,201
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 71.93 18,486
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 9,731.86 2,501,088
IV do-17z-2
Dornier Do 17 Z
Dornier Do 17 Z
186 79 4 16

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 0.18 34
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.80 706
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 63.83 11,872
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 7,505.42 1,396,008
V b-17d
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress
144 76 1 18

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 0.17 24
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.78 545
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 122.21 17,597
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,546.77 1,806,734
V ju-88a
Junkers Ju 88 A
Junkers Ju 88 A
159 72 1 20

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 0.05 8
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.79 762
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 55.82 8,875
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,031.14 2,230,950
V pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
Petlyakov Pe-2
120 48 4 13

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 0.68 81
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.51 421
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 252.05 30,246
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 10,512.03 1,261,443
VI pe-2-m-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
Petlyakov Pe-2 M-82
169 70 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 0.42 71
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.79 641
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 204.48 34,556
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 13,468.98 2,276,258
VI a-26b
Douglas A-26B Invader
Douglas A-26B Invader
308 131 9 17

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 0.85 263
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.03 933
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 465.41 143,344
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 12,529.19 3,858,991
VI b-17g
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
165 72 6 13

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 0.61 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.68 607
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 286.41 47,258
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 14,163.55 2,336,985
VI do-217m
Dornier Do 217 M
Dornier Do 217 M
235 106 2 18

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 0.08 18
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.79 891
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 74.53 17,514
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 15,208.92 3,574,097
VII tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
Tupolev Tu-2
202 76 4 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.53 108
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.65 737
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 340.13 68,706
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 16,951.93 3,424,288
VII ju-288a
Junkers Ju 288 A
Junkers Ju 288 A
282 126 1 11

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.06 16
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.08 869
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 86.84 24,487
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 18,789.15 5,298,540
VII b-32
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
Consolidated B-32 Dominator
221 93 3 16

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 0.38 83
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.23 935
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 255.80 56,532
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 19,263.80 4,257,298
VIII b-29b
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
Boeing B-29C Superfortress
81 37 5 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.90 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.14 335
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 602.93 48,837
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 23,038.74 1,866,137
VIII tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
Tupolev Tu-10
206 84 5 13

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.92 190
Ground Targets Destroyed 3.47 715
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 580.50 119,583
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 20,837.20 4,292,463
VIII rb-17
Myasishchev RB-17
Myasishchev RB-17
1,460 632 5 26

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.50 731
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.85 7,085
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 387.54 565,802
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,602.83 38,840,127
VIII ju-288c
Junkers Ju 288 C
Junkers Ju 288 C
187 73 3 16

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 0.37 69
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.21 788
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 268.35 50,181
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 24,959.12 4,667,355
IX tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
Tupolev Tu-12
236 93 3 22

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 0.31 73
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.00 1,180
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 332.73 78,524
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 28,332.16 6,686,389
IX ju-287
Junkers Ju 287
Junkers Ju 287
458 176 2 20

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 0.22 100
Ground Targets Destroyed 4.66 2,133
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 283.74 129,954
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 26,926.20 12,332,197
X ef-131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
Junkers/OKB-1 EF 131
344 130 3 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 0.40 138
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.94 2,043
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 379.94 130,700
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 35,478.59 12,204,636
X su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
Sukhoi Su-10
393 164 5 20

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

Aircraft Description
Parameter Average per sortie Total
Aerial Targets Destroyed 0.82 324
Ground Targets Destroyed 5.48 2,152
Damage Caused to Aerial Targets 705.59 277,298
Damage Caused to Ground Targets 30,587.60 12,020,927
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