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Chance-Vought XF4U-1

This initial prototype of the famous F4U-1 Corsair never saw any wide-spread use despite boasting quite formidable flight characteristics that would set it apart from other aircraft of its kind. While it can't carry rockets or bombs like some other carrier-based fighters, it excels in battle due to its strong frame and superiour manoeuvrability. Don't make the mistake of dismissing this aircraft as just another prototype. Once you learn how to use, you'll see that it's capable of standing up to the best of them.

Kochyerigin Sh (LBSh)

If you prefer to stay out of the fast-paced dogfights whilst still assisting your team, then the LBSh is for you! This Soviet attack aircraft is very much the iconic bomber - it is slow and tough, but deadly when unleashing the precious cargo of bombs. A single bomb from this monster is enough to destroy a ground target, and the good news is that it carries four of them! Help your team get an early superiority advantage and then assist your team as best you can - your guns and speed are poor, but your rear gunner packs a reasonable punch. Present yourself as a tempting target for an enemy fighter and let your team-mates do the rest.

Ilyushin IL-2 (mod.)

If the original IL-2 has one drawback, it's the lack of a rear gunner to protect its six. This mistake has been corrected on the modified IL-2 Premium version with the addition of a potent 7.62 mm ShKAS rear machine gun. So although you take a hit in HP due to a slightly weaker hull, your overall life expectancy will increase ten-fold in the sky with the added back protection. As is customary with any IL attack aircraft, you get a boatload of options to strap on additional outboard weapons such as rockets and bombs as well. That way you can match the performance of your plane exactly to your game style needs.