IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - An Aircraft List v1.10

IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 - “An Aircraft List” by whistler v1.
10 Introduction | Changelog
WWI - Allied Powers WWI - Central Powers WWII - German Luftwaffe Defense Force
• Fighting Scouts • Fighting Scouts • German Fighters and Light Bombers
• Ground Attack • Ground Attack • German Heavy Fighters and Bombers
• German Reconnaissance and Transport
The Golden Age The Spanish Civil War
• German Projects and Prototypes
• Civil Aviation • Republican Faction
• Military Aircraft • Nationalist Faction WWII - Italian Regia Aeronautica
Axis
• Italian Fighters
WWII - Soviet Air Force • Italian Bombers
• Soviet Fighters
WWII - Imperial Japanese Navy and Army Air Service
• Soviet Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers
• Japanese Navy
• Soviet Heavies and Transport
• Japanese Army
• Soviet Projects, Prototypes and Jets
WWII - Other Axis Countries
WWII - British Royal Air Force
• Axis Aircraft
• British Single-Seat Light Fighters and Bombers
• British Multi-Seat Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers
Allies
• British Heavies and Transport Post World War II and beyond

• The Jet Era and Modern Aircraft
WWII - United States Navy and Air Force • Helicopters
• US Navy Fighters
• US Navy Bombers and Transport IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 Forums
• US Army Fighters • 1C Company | Team Daidalos
• US Army Bombers and Transport • Special Aircraft Service (SAS)
• Free Il2 Modding
WWII - Other Allied Countries • Mission4Today
• Allies Aircraft
IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 v4.12.2m | SAS Mod Act v5.30 | Community Universal Patch (C.U.P.)
Big thanks to Oleg Maddox for creating this wonderful sim and to all modders out there for keeping it alive.
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An Aircraft List - Introduction
This list includes the most important, famous, C.U.P. is maintained and periodically updated by You will now experience the engine torque and
relevant, odd and personal favorite aircraft since a passionate team, and highly recommend it, but the plane will move in the opposite direction of
World War I to modern times that can be played there are other super mod packs out there for the propeller. Lock the tail wheel if you have this
today in Il-2 Sturmovik 1946. It also includes the you to explore, discover and try! feature and keep the aircraft straight using the
most exceptional and groundbreaking mods rudder. Note that some heavy aircraft may
available online. It does not contain all available initially need more thrust in its left engines than
Fire it up! Start up the game and go to the
aircraft, nor it does pretend to, hence the name in its right engines or vice versa. Keep throttling
Quick Mission Builder. Choose your side (allies or
“An Aircraft List”. There are more than 300 up until the aircraft takes off by itself or pull the
axis), select your aircraft and loadouts, add some
different aircraft available in this guide. stick back gently when you pick up enough speed.
friendly buddies and hostile baddies, choose a
Aircraft information comes from Wikipedia.org map. If you want to take off, make sure to select If you are taking off from a carrier you want to
and other online sources were used when data “scramble” as Target, otherwise you will spawn in make sure the chocks are set. Set your flaps
was missing or unclear. The details must serve as mid-air. down, increase thrust to a maximum and then
a reference and should not be taken as accurate. release the chocks. You can also take off from a
You may play as well Single Missions, start a
Each and every aircraft name links to a dedicated catapult. Do not forget when landing on a carrier
campaign in Pilot Career or learn to use the Full
page in Wikipedia.org. “An Aircraft List” is to extend the arresting hook to snag the cables…
Mission Builder to create ad-hoc missions.
officially hosted at Mission4Today.
Once you are off the ground, raise the landing
gear and set your flaps up. You are airborne now.
Set it up! You will need the DVD, the GOG or Take off! Set thrust to a minimum and start the
Congratulations!
engine. You want to apply wheel brakes to
the Steam version of IL-2 Sturmovik 1946. Make
prevent the aircraft from moving. In multi engine To further practice take offs and landings from
sure it is updated to version 4.12.2m. In addition,
aircraft you can control engines individually. If both airfields and carriers, have a look to the
you will need the SAS Mod Act v5.30.
you select one engine, you will be controlling only Straight From the Farm campaign.
Now you are ready to go for the ultimate that engine. Make sure all of your engines are
experience: the latest and greatest Community started and select all of them. This is all you should need to know to get started.
Universal Patch or C.U.P. Make sure you understand all terms in this quick
Flaps are especially helpful when taking off and guide. I hope you enjoy this list as much as I
C.U.P. not only includes all of the aircraft in this landing. Extend the flaps to improve the lift, enjoyed putting it together. See you in the skies!
list but way more and lots of variants along with a release brakes and increase thrust gently (note
multitude of objects, goodies and fully detailed that some WWI aircraft used magnets exclusively - whistler -
maps to play in any era and theater. or a combination of magnets and thrust).
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WWI - Dawn of Flight (28th July 1914 - 11th November 1918) - Allied Powers
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WWI - Allied Powers - Fighting Scouts (1/2)
Morane-Saulnier (FR) 1914 Airco (UK) 1915
Type L [Mod] DH.2 [Mod]

• Monoplane Fighter Crew: 2 • Biplane Fighter Crew: 1
No. built Rate of climb Max. speed No. built Rate of climb Max. speed
600 2,0 m/s 125 km/h 453 1,0 m/s 150 km/h
The Type L became one of the first successful The first effectively armed British single-seat
fighter aircraft when it was fitted with a single fighter that enabled pilots to counter the Fokker
machine gun that fired through the arc of the Scourge that had given the Germans the
propeller, which was protected by armoured advantage in the air in late 1915.
deflector wedges.
Nieuport (FR) 1916 Nieuport (FR) 1916
11 Bébé [Mod] 17 [Mod]

• Biplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Biplane Fighter Crew: 1
±7.200 3,3 m/s 156 km/h ±3.600 4,3 m/s 177 km/h
Designed specifically as a single-seat fighter, the Its outstanding maneuverability and excellent
sesquiplane layout (full-sized top wing and a rate of climb gave it a significant advantage
lower wing of much narrower chord) reduces when it entered service over all other fighters
drag and improves the rate of climb, as well as on both sides and as a result it was widely used
offering a better view from the cockpit. and enjoyed substantial production runs.
Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916 SPAD (FR) 1916
1½ Strutter [Mod] S.VII [Mod]

• Biplane Multi-role Crew: 2 • Biplane Fighter Crew: 1
5.939 3,6 m/s 161 km/h ±6.000 7,4 m/s 192 km/h
One or two-seat multi-role biplane. It was The first of a series of highly successful biplane
significant as the first British aircraft to feature fighter aircraft. It was renowned as a sturdy and
synchronized firing machine guns. The largest rugged aircraft with good climbing and diving
user of the Strutter was France. characteristics. It was also a stable gun platform.
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WWI - Allied Powers - Fighting Scouts (2/2)
Hanriot (FR) 1916 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916
HD.1 [Mod] Pup [Mod]

±1.200 6,5 m/s 184 km/h 1.770 3,6 m/s 180 km/h
A conventional fighter, strongly but lightly built, With pleasant flying characteristics and good
combining clean lines with a light wing loading. manoeuvrability, the aircraft proved very
It was mainly used by Italian and Belgian Air successful. The Pup's docile flying characteristics
Forces. also made it ideal for use in aircraft carrier deck
landing and takeoff experiments.
Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1917
Triplane [Mod] Camel [Mod]

• Triplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Biplane Fighter Crew: 1
147 5,2 m/s 187 km/h 5.490 5,5 m/s 185 km/h
The first military triplane to see operational Though difficult to handle it offered very good
service. Built in very small numbers, it was an manoeuvrability to experienced pilots. With its
immediate success but was withdrawn from twin synchronized machine guns, Camels are
active service as Sopwith Camels arrived in the credited with shooting down more than any
latter half of 1917. other Allied fighter of the conflict.
Royal Aircraft Factory (UK) 1917 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1918
S.E.5 [Mod] Snipe [Mod]

5.205 4,2 m/s 222 km/h 497 6,4 m/s 195 km/h
The S.E.5 (Scout Experimental 5) had a much Not a fast aircraft by the standards of its time,
better overall performance than the Camel, and but its excellent climb and manoeuvrability
it was instrumental in regaining allied air made it a good match for contemporary German
superiority in mid-1917 and maintaining it for fighters. It entered service a few weeks before
the rest of the war. the end of the conflict.
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WWI - Allied Powers - Ground Attack (1/2)
Royal Aircraft Factory (UK) 1912 Royal Aircraft Factory (UK) 1916
B.E.2 [Mod] R.E.8 [Mod]

• Reconnaissance Crew: 2 • Reconnaissance Crew: 2
±3.500 5,0 m/s 116 km/h 4.077 2,5 m/s 166 km/h
While it proved fundamentally unsuited to air- Although eventually it gave reasonably
to-air combat it had a relatively low accident satisfactory service, it was never an outstanding
rate, and its notorious stability actually proved combat aircraft and it was widely regarded as
helpful in its artillery observation and aerial more difficult to fly than the B.E.2.
photography duties.
Bristol (UK) 1916 Breguet (FR) 1917
F.2 [Mod] 14 [Mod]

• Fighter / Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Biplane Bomber Crew: 2
5.329 4,5 m/s 198 km/h ±7.800 4,9 m/s 175 km/h
Despite being a two-seater, it proved to be an Often considered to have been one of the best
agile aircraft that was able to hold its own aircraft of the war. Its strong construction was
against opposing single-seat fighters. Its robust able to sustain much damage. Fast, agile and
design ensured that it remained in military easy to handle for its size, it was able to outrun
service into the 30’s. many of the fighters of the day.
Airco (UK) 1917 Airco (UK) 1918
DH.9 [Mod] DH.9A [Mod]

• Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
4.091 2,7 m/s 182 km/h 1.997 3,2 m/s 198 km/h
Its engine was unreliable and failed to provide First used shortly before the end of WWI, it
the expected power, resulting in heavy losses. remained a disappointing development of the
Because of the large number of surplus DH.9s unsuccessful DH.9. Apart from the new engine
available after the war, many were used by air and slightly larger wings, it was identical to its
transport companies. predecessor.
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WWI - Allied Powers - Ground Attack (2/2)
Caprioni (IT) 1916 Caprioni (IT) 1918
Ca.3 [Mod] Ca.4 [Mod]

• Heavy Bomber Crew: 4 • Heavy Bomber Crew: 4
153 2,0 m/s 137 km/h ±50 2,0 m/s 140 km/h
It was the definitive version of the series of The most distinguishing feature was the triplane
aircraft that began with the Caproni Ca.1 in layout. Despite its unstable and fragile
1914. The crew of four were placed in an open appearance, it was fast and well designed, and
central nacelle. its bomb load had one of the largest capacities
of that era.
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WWI - Dawn of Flight (28th July 1914 - 11th November 1918) - Central Powers
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WWI - Central Powers - Fighting Scouts (1/2)
Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1915 Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1916
E.III Eindecker [Mod] W.4 [Mod]

• Monoplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Floatplane Fighter Crew: 1
249 3,3 m/s 140 km/h 118 3,3 m/s 160 km/h
Eindecker fighters were first aircraft to be fitted With new wing and tail surfaces of greater span,
with a synchronization gear, enabling the pilot it was a derivative of the Albatros D.I fighter
to fire a machine gun through the arc of the consisting on the same fuselage: a single-layered
propeller. The E.III was the first type to arrive in outer shell supported by a minimal internal
sufficient numbers to form small fighter units. structure, that made it lighter and stronger.
Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1916 Hansa-Brandenburg (DE) 1916
D.III [Mod] D.I [Mod]

1.866 4,5 m/s 175 km/h 122 5,5 m/s 187 km/h
Flown by many top German aces, including the Built for Austria-Hungary, its arrangement of
ace-of-aces of the war Manfred von Richthofen interplane bracing gave rise to the nickname
or 'Red Baron', it was the preeminent fighter 'Spider', while its poor handling gave rise to the
during the period of German aerial dominance less complementary nickname 'The Coffin'.
known as Bloody April.
Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1917 Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1917
D.V [Mod] Dr.I [Mod]

• Biplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Triplane Fighter Crew: 1
±2.500 4,2 m/s 186 km/h 320 5,7 m/s 185 km/h
The D.V was the final development of the It became famous as the aircraft in which the
Albatros D.I family, and the last Albatros fighter Red Baron gained his last victories. While initial
to see operational service. rate of climb was excellent, it was considerably
slower than contemporary Allied fighters in level
flight and in a dive.
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WWI - Central Powers - Fighting Scouts (2/2)
Aviatik (Austria-Hungary) 1917 Phönix (Austria-Hungary) 1917
Berg D.I [Mod] D.I [Mod]

±700 n/a 188 km/h 158 n/a 180 km/h
It was the first locally designed fighter of the It was a single-seat biplane fighter with
Austro-Hungarian Air Service. It was reasonably improvements over the original German Hansa-
fast, had excellent flying characteristics and Brandenburg D.I design which included more
maneuverability, and could reach higher efficient wings, a more powerful engine and
altitudes than most of its adversaries. structural improvements.
Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1918 Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1918
D.VII [Mod] D.VIII [Mod]

• Biplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Monoplane Fighter Crew: 1
±3.300 9,5 m/s 189 km/h 381 8,3 m/s 204 km/h
It proved to be a formidable aircraft: it could The aircraft proved to be agile and easy to fly.
dive without any fear of structural failure, was Allied pilots nicknamed it the 'Flying Razor',
also noted for its high maneuverability, ability to because of its sleek appearance and single wing.
climb at high angles of attack, its remarkably It had the distinction of scoring the last aerial
docile stall, and its reluctance to spin. victory of WWI.
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WWI - Central Powers - Ground Attack (1/2)
Zeppelin Luftschiffbau (DE) 1915 AEG (DE) 1916
P Class [Mod] C.IV [Mod]

• Patrol-Bomber Crew: 19 • Reconnaissance Crew: 2
22 n/a 92 km/h 658 2,8 m/s 158 km/h
It was the first airship to bomb London. In addition to reconnaissance duties, the C.IV
Although the bombing raids are their best was used as a bomber escort, despite proving
known activity, the majority of the flights made itself inadequately powered for the role.
by the naval craft were patrols over the North Nevertheless, the C.IV was the most successful
Sea and the Baltic. of AEG's WWI reconnaissance aircraft.
Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft (DE) 1916 Hansa-Brandenburg (DE) 1916
Roland C.II [Mod] C.I [Mod]

168 2,8 m/s 165 km/h 1318 2,1 m/s 125 km/h
Known as the Walfisch (Whale), it had much Also known as Type LDD, the 2-seater biplane
lower drag and better strength than comparable had good handling characteristics and it served
aircraft of its time, but it was relatively slow and in visual and photographic reconnaissance,
expensive to build. Upward visibility was artillery observation and light bombing duties.
excellent, but downward visibility was poor.
AEG (DE) 1916 Friedrichshafen (DE) 1917
G.IV [Mod] G.III [Mod]

• Bomber Crew: 3 • Bomber Crew: 3
320 3,3 m/s 165 km/h 338 2,5 m/s 135 km/h
It managed to achieve some operational success It was generally well liked for its load carrying
in reconnaissance and combat roles. Because of capability, reliability and robustness. They were
its relatively short range, it served mainly as a used for attacks on tactical targets behind the
tactical bomber, operating close to the front Allied lines as well as for strategic air raids on
lines in both day and night operations. major urban centers.
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WWI - Central Powers - Ground Attack (2/2)
AEG (DE) 1917 Zeppelin-Staaken (DE) 1917
J.I [Mod] R.VI [Mod]

• Ground attack Crew: 2 • Bomber Crew: 7
609 2,8 m/s 150 km/h 18 1,7 m/s 135 km/h
It featured armour protection for the pilot and The bomber was reputedly the largest wooden
for the powerful engine. Machine guns were aircraft to be produced in any quantity during
fitted to the floor of the observer's cockpit for WWI and it also was among the earliest closed-
ground targets. cockpit military aircraft.
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The Golden Age of Aviation (End of The Great War - Beginning of World War II)
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The Golden Age - Civil Aviation (1/3)
Travel Air / Curtiss-Wright (USA) 1925 Ford (USA) 1926
2000/3000/4000 [Mod] Trimotor [Mod]

• Business Aircraft Crew: 1-2 • Transport Aircraft Crew: 2
±1.300 5,1 m/s 249 km/h 199 4,7 m/s 213 km/h
Following the Travel Air purchase by Curtiss- It was designed for the civil aviation market, but
Wright, the Model 4000 continued in production also saw service with military units. The impact
under the names CW-14, Speedwing and on commercial aviation was immediate because
Sportsman, and the range was expanded to of the Trimotor's ability to provide reliable and,
include a military derivative dubbed the Osprey. for the time, comfortable passenger service.
Supermarine (UK) 1927 Lockheed (USA) 1929
S.5 [Mod] Model 8 Sirius [Mod]

• Racing seaplane Crew: 1 • Utility transport Crew: 1-2
3 n/a 514 km/h 15 6,5 m/s 298 km/h
Designed specifically for the Schneider Trophy The first and best known Sirius was retrofitted
competition, where it came 1st in the 1927 race to be a float plane. Two versions were built for
held at Venice. The S.5 was the progenitor of a the US Air Force, one made largely of wood with
line of racing aircraft that ultimately led to the a fixed landing gear, and one with a metal skin
Supermarine Spitfire. and retractable landing gear.
de Havilland Aircraft (UK) 1932 Granville Brothers Aircraft (USA) 1932
DH.82 Tiger Moth [Mod] Gee Bee Model R [Mod]

• Trainer Crew: 2 • Racing Aircraft Crew: 1
8.868 3,4 m/s 175 km/h 2 30,9 m/s 473 km/h
The Tiger Moth quickly became a commercial The R-1 and its sister plane, the R-2, earned a
success and many nations have used it in both reputation as a potentially very dangerous
military and civil applications. It remains in machine. The small wings and tiny control
widespread use as a recreational aircraft in surfaces made for an aircraft that could rapidly
several different countries. get away from all but the most skilled pilots.
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Curtiss (USA) 1933 Cierva (UK) 1934
T-32 Condor II [Mod] C.30 [Mod]

• Transport / Bomber Crew: 3 • Autogyro Crew: 1
45 n/a 283 km/h 148 3,6 m/s 177 km/h
Marketed as being "The world's first complete Invented to create an aircraft that could fly
sleeper-planes", modified T-32s were fitted with safely at slow speeds, the autogyro uses an
a fixed undercarriage to allow use on floats or unpowered rotor in autorotation to develop lift,
skis. Some variants were built as Bombers and and an engine-powered propeller to provide
military cargo versions. thrust.
Stearman Aircraft / Boeing (USA) 1934 Avia (Czechoslovakia) 1934
Model 75 [Mod] B.122 [Mod]

• Biplane Trainer Crew: 1-2 • Trainer Aircraft Crew: 1
±10.620 3,2 m/s 217 km/h ±120 8,3 m/s 270 km/h
Widely known as the Stearman or Kaydet, it A rushed prototype was the result of a request
served as a primary trainer for the US Forces from the Czechoslovak Army to participate in an
throughout World War II. After the conflict was international aerobatic competition. The design
over, thousands of surplus aircraft were sold on was quite successful and it led to export orders
the civilian market. from other countries.
Douglas (USA) 1934 Lockheed Corporation (USA) 1935
DC-2 [Mod] Model 10 Electra [Mod]

• Passenger / Transport Crew: 2 • Light Airliner Crew: 2
198 5,2 m/s 338 km/h 149 5,0 m/s 325 km/h
Although overshadowed by its ubiquitous Many Electras were pressed into military service
successor the DC-3, it was the DC-2 that first during World War II. By the end of the war, the
showed that passenger air travel could be Electra design was obsolete, although many
comfortable, safe and reliable. The design smaller airlines and charter services continued
impressed American and European airlines. to operate it into the 1970s.
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Douglas (USA) 1936 Lockheed Corporation (USA) 1937
DC-3 [Mod] Model 14 Super Electra [Mod]

• Airliner / Transport Crew: 2 • Airliner / Transport Crew: 2
607 5,7 m/s 370 km/h 354 7,7 m/s 402 km/h
Its cruise speed and range revolutionized air An outgrowth of the earlier Lockheed Model 10
transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting Electra, developed into larger, more capable civil
effect on the airline industry and World War II and military versions. It was the basis for
makes it one of the most significant transport development of the Lockheed Hudson light
aircraft ever made. bomber.
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The Golden Age - Military Aircraft
Fiat (Italy) 1926 Hawker (UK) 1930
CR.20 [Mod] Hart [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
±735 6,1 m/s 270 km/h 992 6,0 m/s 298 km/h
It equipped 27 Italian squadrons and it One of the most effective biplane bombers ever
represented an intermediate step from the early produced for the Royal Air Force that became
biplane CR.1 and the later series CR.30, CR.32 the most widely used light bomber of its time.
and CR.42. Major variants were the CR.20 Idro, a The design would prove to be a successful one
pontoon floatplane, and the CR.20 Asso. with a number of derivatives being made.
Hawker (UK) 1931 Vickers (UK) 1933
Fury [Mod] Vildebeest [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Torpedo Bomber Crew: 2-3
275 13,2 m/s 360 km/h 406 3,2 m/s 230 km/h
It was a fast, agile aircraft and it had highly The Vildebeest and the similar Vincent were two
sensitive controls which gave it superb aerobatic very large British biplanes used as light bombers,
performance. It was designed partly for the fast torpedo bombers and in army cooperation roles.
interception of bombers. The Fury is the fighter At the outbreak of the Second World War,
counterpart to the Hawker Hart light bomber. Vildebeests were still in service with the RAF.
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The Spanish Civil War (17th July 1936 - 1st April 1939)
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The Spanish Civil War - Republican Faction (1/4)
Gourdou-Leseurre (France) 1920 Breguet (France) 1922
GL.30 [Mod] 19 [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
+500 6,9 m/s 250 km/h ±2.700 2,8 m/s 214 km/h
It was a racing aircraft which formed the basis The basic equipment of Spanish bomber and
for a highly successful family of fighter aircraft reconnaissance units until the initial period of
based on the same design. A number of these the war. They were actively used on both sides.
were sold to the government of the Second With an advent of more modern fighters, it
Spanish Republic. suffered many losses.
Potez (France) 1925 Nieuport-Delage (France) 1929
25 [Mod] NiD 52 [Mod]

• Reconnaissance bomber Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
4.000 3,5 m/s 214 km/h 135 6,2 m/s 260 km/h
The standard multi-purpose aircraft of over 20 The Hispano-Nieuport was unpopular in Spanish
air forces. It was designed as a line aircraft and service, being described as heavy, unresponsive
used in a variety of roles, including fighter and and slower than expected. Losses to accidents
escort missions, tactical bombing and were heavy, particularly when being flown by
reconnaissance missions. foreign pilots not used to the difficult handling.
Letov (Czechoslovakia) 1929 Bristol (UK) 1929
Š-31 [Mod] Bulldog [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
61 8,3 m/s 348 km/h 443 7,1 m/s 287 km/h
A fighter aircraft produced in a number of Latvia sold 11 Bulldogs to Basque nationalist
variants. Reports of their combat record in the forces to later become part of the Republican Air
Spanish Civil War are vague, but at least three Force in the Spanish Civil War. Although it never
machines survived the war and were used by saw combat with the British RAF, it was one of
victorious Nationalists. its most famous aircraft at the time.
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Polikarpov (USSR) 1930 SNCAM / SNCASE (France) 1931
R-5 [Mod] Dewoitine D.372 [Mod]

• Reconnaissance / Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
±7.000 8,0 m/s 228 km/h n/a n/a 380 km/h
The standard light bomber and reconnaissance Its performance prompted the French
aircraft with the Soviet Air Force. 31 R-5s were government to place orders. The Lithuanian
used by the Republicans and were quickly government ordered 14 that remained in service
deployed on combat operations, but were found with their tiny Air Force until they were sold to
to be slow and were relegated to night bombing. the Spanish Republican government.
Boeing (USA) 1936 Hispano-Suiza (Spain) 1932
P-26 Peashooter [Mod] E-30 [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Trainer Crew: 2
151 3,6 m/s 377 km/h ±28 3,6 m/s 225 km/h
Faster than previous American combat aircraft, An intermediate military trainer to provide
it was the first pursuit monoplane to enter Spanish pilots advanced training for blind flying,
squadron service with the US. A single P-26 was gunnery, bombing, photo-reconnaissance and
in service with the Spanish Republican Air Force wireless operation. It was also to be suitable for
but no aerial kills were recorded. liaison duties. The E-30 could be armed.
Northrop (USA) 1932 Fokker (Netherlands) 1933
Gamma [Mod] C.X [Mod]

• Civil / Attack Crew: 1 • Reconnaissance / Light Bomber Crew: 2
60 7,1 m/s 359 km/h 68 8,3 m/s 340 km/h
The Gamma saw fairly limited civilian service as It was of mixed construction, with wooden wing
mail planes but had an illustrious career as a structures and a welded steel tube frame. The
flying laboratory and record-breaking aircraft tactic of "hugging the ground" allowed the C.Xs
Military versions of the Gamma saw combat to achieve some success. Two C.Xs were
with Chinese and Spanish Republican air forces. delivered to the Spanish Republic.
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Grumman (USA) 1933 Polikarpov (USSR) 1934
FF 'Fifi' [Mod] I-15* [Stock]

• Naval Fighter Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
116 8,4 m/s 333 km/h 3.313 7,6 m/s 350 km/h
 Manual landing gear Used in combat extensively by the Republicans,
Referred to as the GE-23 Delfín by the Spanish it proved to be one of the best fighter biplanes
Republican Air Force, 34 aircraft fought in the of its time. Chato losses were comparable to
conflict, but were outclassed by opposing those of its principal rival, the Fiat CR.32.
fighters and losses were high. (*) Also available in WWII - Soviet Fighters
Polikarpov (USSR) 1934 Potez (France) 1934
I-16* [Stock] 540 [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Reconnaissance / Bomber Crew: 4
8.644 14,7 m/s 525 km/h 270 6,3 m/s 310 km/h
 Manual landing gear A poor design that was obsolete just two years
The Mosca immediately dominated the enemy after its introduction. When confronted by the
biplanes and remained unchallenged until the higher performance planes of the same period,
introduction of the modern Bf 109. it proved itself a failure in Spanish skies during
the war and was labelled as 'Flying Coffin'.
(*) Also available in WWII - Soviet Fighters
Airplane Development Corp. (USA) 1934 Dewoitine (France) 1935
Vultee V-1 [Mod] D.500 [Mod]

• Transport / Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
25 5,1 m/s 378 km/h 381 14,8 m/s 402 km/h
On introduction, they were the fastest The primary fighters employed by the French
commercial airliners of their day. 14 were used Armée de l'Air until being relegated to regional
by the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War, with defense and training squadrons. Some saw
machine guns and under-fuselage bomb racks service with the Republican forces in the Spanish
fitted. Civil War, arriving in mid-1936.
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Koolhoven (Netherlands) 1935 Polikarpov (USSR) 1935
F.K.51 [Mod] R-Z [Mod]

• Trainer / Reconnaissance Crew: 2 • Reconnaissance / Light Bomber Crew: 2
142 4,7 m/s 235 km/h 1.031 7,5 m/s 316 km/h
While the majority were employed as trainers or Its first use in combat was during the Spanish
in reconnaissance roles within the Netherlands, Civil War where 61 were delivered and
twenty-eight were clandestinely sold to the nicknamed Natacha. They were heavily used,
Republican government during the Spanish Civil flying in tight formations and using co-ordinated
War and used as as light bombers. defensive fire to defend against fighter attack.
Fokker (Netherlands) 1936 Tupolev (USSR) 1936
D.XXI [Mod] SB* [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Medium Bomber Crew: 3
148 13,3 m/s 460 km/h 1.656 4,7 m/s 450 km/h
Although much slower and more lightly armed The SB could outpace early fighters of the
than the Bf 109, it performed surprisingly well in nationalist forces with dives from high altitude
dogfights. It was also one of the few aircraft that being the only way to intercept it. 93 Katiuska
could follow a Stuka bomber into its dive. A few were delivered to the Republicans.
D.XXIs were used by the Spanish Republic. (*) Also available in WWII - Soviet Heavies
Loire Aviation (France) 1936 Aero Vodochody (Czechoslovakia) 1938
46 [Mod] A.101 [Mod]

• Trainer / Fighter Crew: 1 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
61 14,8 m/s 370 km/h 50 2,5 m/s 265 km/h
It resembled the earlier Loire fighters retaining It was an attempt to improve the previous type,
their gull mono-wing configuration, open however, the performance was actually inferior.
cockpit, and fixed landing gear. It demonstrated 50 were ordered by Spanish Republican forces
excellent handling characteristics and a few but some were captured by Nationalists while
were supplied to the Republican forces. en route and used against their original buyers.
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The Spanish Civil War - Nationalist Faction (1/3)
Heinkel (Germany) 1931 PWS (Poland) 1932
He 45 [Mod] 10 [Mod]
• Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
512 6,9 m/s 290 km/h 80 5,8 m/s 240 km/h
Developed in parallel with the He 46, it The first Polish-designed fighter to enter serial
appeared as a general-purpose biplane and was production. Aircraft sold to Spain received the
employed mainly as a trainer, reconnaissance name Chiquita or Pavipollo. Their flight
and light bombing duties. More than 50 Pavo characteristics and performance were mediocre
saw service with the Condor Legion. and they were not used as fighters.
Junkers (Germany) 1932 Heinkel (Germany) 1933
Ju 52* [Stock] He 60 [Mod]

• Transport / Bomber Crew: 2-3 • Reconnaissance Seaplane Crew: 2
4.845 3,9 m/s 271 km/h 361 5,2 m/s 240 km/h
It first saw military service in the Spanish Civil It was a sturdy aircraft, designed to be capable
War against the Spanish Republic as a bomber of operating on the open sea. As a result, it was
and transport. CASA 352 was the Spanish always somewhat underpowered for its weight,
license-built version of the Junkers Ju 52. which made handling sluggish and vulnerable to
(*) Also available in WWII - German Transport enemy fire. 6 aircraft were ordered by Spain.
Fiat (Italy) 1933 IMAM (Italy) 1933
CR.32* [Mod] Ro.37 [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Reconnaissance Crew: 1-2
+1.300 9,0 m/s 360 km/h 617 6,0 m/s 330 km/h
At least 380 Chirri took part in the air battles Generally liked by pilots, they were used in the
over Spain, proving formidable adversaries to Spanish Civil War as assault aircraft, even
the Soviet I-15 and I-16 planes that formed the though they were unarmoured, and even as
backbone of the Republican Air Force. attack fighters. During WWII it saw duty on
(*) Also available in WWII - Italian Fighters almost all fronts with the Italian Army.
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Cant (Italy) 1934 Heinkel (Germany) 1935
Z.501 Gabbiano [Mod] He 51 [Mod]

• Patrol aircraft Crew: 4-5 • Fighter Crew: 1
467 3,7 m/s 275 km/h 700 6,0 m/s 330 km/h
During its debut, it set a world distance record. Air superiority was short lived, with the arrival of
A few Z.501s were supplied to the Nationalists modern aircraft from the Soviet Union. While a
during the Spanish Civil War. It was obsolete by failure as a fighter, the Heinkel proved
1940, but was still used throughout World War successful as a ground-attack aircraft.
II, suffering many losses.
Heinkel (Germany) 1935 Savoia-Marchetti (Italy) 1935
He 111* [Stock] SM.81 Pipistrello* [Mod]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 5 • Medium Bomber / Transport Crew: 6
5.656 4,3 m/s 440 km/h 535 4,2 m/s 347 km/h
In total, 94 Heinkels were delivered to the 84 aircraft fought in the Spanish Civil War with
Condor Legion. The He 111s proved superior to the Aviazione Legionaria and they were among
the other German medium bombers, being both the first aircraft sent by the fascist powers to aid
faster and carrying a heavier bombload. the Nationalists.
(*) Also available in WWII - German Bombers (*) Also available in WWII - Italian Bombers
Breda (Italy) 1935 Junkers (Germany) 1936
Ba.65 [Mod] Ju 87 Stuka* [Stock]

• Ground Attack Crew: 1-2 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
218 n/a 430 km/h ±6.500 10,4 m/s 390 km/h
It debuted during the Spanish Civil War. The  Air brakes
aircraft proved effective and was compared The experience of the war proved invaluable:
positively with the German Stuka. It also saw crews perfected their skills and equipment was
service in the first part of WWII and it was the evaluated under combat conditions.
only Italian ground-attack aircraft in this role.
(*) Also available in WWII - German Bombers
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Fiat (Italy) 1936 Henschel (Germany) 1936
BR.20 Cicogna* [Mod] Hs 123* [Stock]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 5 • Dive Bomber Crew: 1
512 4,7 m/s 440 km/h 248 15,0 m/s 341 km/h
They were fast enough to avoid interception Known as Angelito, the Nationalists in Spain
from the Republican fighters and losses were were suitably impressed with the Hs 123
very low. 13 took part in bombing raids proving resiliency under battle conditions, purchasing
to be sturdy and accurate bombers. and ordering additional aircraft from Germany.
(*) Also available in WWII - Italian Bombers (*) Also available in WWII - German Bombers
Heinkel (Germany) 1936 Savoia-Marchetti (Italy) 1936
He 46 [Mod] SM.79 Sparviero* [Stock]

• Reconnaissance Crew: 2 • Medium / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 6
±500 11,1 m/s 250 km/h 1.350 5,3 m/s 460 km/h
It was designed to be rapidly built and fill the It first saw action during the Spanish Civil War.
short-range reconnaissance and army co- During the three years of the civil conflict, over
operation role for the Luftwaffe. 28 Pava were 100 SM.79s served as bombers for the Aviazione
given to the Spanish Nationalists for use in the Legionaira and only four were lost in combat.
Spanish Civil War. (*) Also available in WWII - Italian Bombers
Dornier (Germany) 1937 Messerschmitt (Germany) 1937
Do 17* [Mod] Bf 109* [Stock]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 4 • Fighter Crew: 1
2.139 5,0 m/s 410 km/h 33.984 17,0 m/s 640 km/h
It made its combat debut during the Spanish Dozens of Bf 109 fighters first saw active service
Civil War and it proved that unarmed aircraft in the Condor Legion as a testing ground for the
were easy prey for fighter aircraft. 34 operated new German fixed-wing fighter plane.
in the Condor Legion in various roles. Republican fighters were no match for it.
(*) Also available in WWII - German Bombers (*) Also available in WWII - German Fighters
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WWII - World at War (1st September 1939 - 2nd September 1945) - Allies Aircraft
26
WWII - Soviet Fighters (1/2)
Polikarpov 1934 Polikarpov 1934
I-15 [Stock] I-16 [Stock]

3.313 7,6 m/s 350 km/h 8.644 14,7 m/s 525 km/h
Standard Republican fighter during the Spanish  Manual landing gear
Civil War. Large numbers were still in Soviet use Featuring retractable landing gear and a fully
during the German invasion when the biplane enclosed cockpit, the aircraft was small, light
was employed in the ground attack role. and simple to build. It was the standard
Republican fighter during the Spanish Civil War.
Polikarpov 1939 Yakovlev 1940
I-153 [Stock] Yak-1 [Stock]

3.437 15,0 m/s 444 km/h 8.700 15,4 m/s 592 km/h
Developed as an advanced version of the I-15 Well liked by its pilots, the aircraft was
with a retractable undercarriage, it retained the manoeuvrable, fast and well armed, and it was
agility inherent to biplanes while featuring easy to maintain and reliable. It formed an
improved performance. excellent basis for subsequent developments
from the Yakovlev manufacturer.
Mikoyan-Gurevich 1941 Lavochkin-Gorbunov-Gudkov 1941
MiG-3 [Stock] LaGG-3 [Stock]

• Fighter Interceptor Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
3.172 13,0 m/s 640 km/h 6.528 14,9 m/s 575 km/h
It had been designed for high-altitude combat It proved immensely unpopular with pilots. It
but combat over the Eastern Front was generally was slow (too heavy for its engine), difficult to
at lower altitudes where it was inferior to the pull out of a dive and tended to fall into a spin.
German fighters. As a consequence, sharp turns were difficult to
perform.
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WWII - Soviet Fighters (2/2)
Yakovlev 1942 Yakovlev 1942
Yak-7 [Stock] Yak-9 [Stock]

6.399 12,0 m/s 571 km/h 16.769 16,7 m/s 672 km/h
It proved to be an effective close support The most mass-produced Soviet fighter of all
fighter, a capable aircraft that was well liked by time. Fundamentally a lighter development of
air crews. The Yak-7 was simpler, tougher and the Yak-7. Its lighter airframe gave the new
generally better than the its predecessor, the fighter a flexibility that previous models had
Yak-1. lacked.
Lavochkin 1942 Yakovlev 1944
La-5 [Stock] Yak-3 [Stock]

9.920 16,7 m/s 648 km/h 4.848 18,5 m/s 655 km/h
One of the most capable Soviet Fighters. It was Robust and easy to maintain, it was very much
found to have a top speed and acceleration at liked by pilots. It was one of the smallest and
low altitude comparable to Luftwaffe fighters. lightest major combat fighters. Its high power-
Pilots frequently flew with their canopies open to-weight ratio gave it excellent performance
due to poor insulation of the engine. and it proved a formidable dogfighter.
Lavochkin 1944
La-7 [Stock]
• Fighter Crew: 1
No. built Rate of climb Max. speed
5.753 15,7 m/s 661 km/h
Felt by its pilots to be at least the equal of any
German piston-engined fighter. The La-7 was
flown by the top Soviet ace of the war Ivan
Kozhedub, one of the few pilots to have shot
down a Me 262 jet fighter.
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WWII - Soviet Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers (1/2)
Polikarpov 1929 Polikarpov 1930
Po-2 (U-2) [Stock] R-5 [Stock]

• Utility Biplane Crew: 1 • Reconnaissance / Light Bomber Crew: 2
±33.000 2,8 m/s 152 km/h ±7.000 7,9 m/s 228 km/h
The reliable, uncomplicated concept of its It became the standard reconnaissance and light
design made it an ideal ground attack, aerial bomber aircraft with the Soviet Air Force while
reconnaissance, psychological warfare and also being used heavily as a civilian light
liaison aircraft and it proved to be one of the transport.
most versatile light combat types by the Soviets.
Kharkiv Aviation Institute 1936 Sukhoi 1937
KhAI-5 (R-10) [Stock] Su-2 [Stock]

• Reconnaissance / Light Bomber Crew: 2 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
+500 6,9 m/s 388 km/h 910 8,5 m/s 485 km/h
A modern design for the time. With the military The aircraft was obsolete and underarmed by
designation R-10, they were used as tactical the start of the Eastern Front theatre. In
reconnaissance aircraft, and, in need, also as combat, the Su-2 ground attack aircraft
light bombers. squadrons suffered heavy losses against the
Germans.
Petlyakov 1941 Petlyakov 1941
Pe-2 [Stock] Pe-3 [Stock]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 3 • Heavy Fighter / Night Fighter Crew: 2
11.427 7,2 m/s 580 km/h 360 11,8 m/s 530 km/h
 Air brakes A long-range, night fighter version of the
It was regarded as one of the best ground attack successful Petlyakov Pe-2 high-speed bomber.
aircraft of the war and it was extremely Initially used for daylight ground attack
successful in the roles of heavy fighter, missions, armor and additional guns were
reconnaissance and night fighter. retrofitted to make it more effective.
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WWII - Soviet Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers (2/2)
Ilyushin 1941 Ilyushin 1944
Il-2 Sturmovik [Stock] Il-10 [Stock]

• Ground Attack Crew: 2 • Ground Attack Crew: 2
36.183 10,4 m/s 414 km/h 4.966 8,3 m/s 530 km/h
The single most produced military aircraft in all The successor of the Ilyushin Il-2 with increased
of aviation history. Thanks to the heavy armor speed and maneuverability at low altitudes,
protection, the Il-2 could take a great deal of mainly to evade small-caliber anti-aircraft
punishment and proved difficult for both ground artillery.
and aircraft fire to shoot down.
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WWII - Soviet Heavies and Transport (1/2)
Tupolev 1932 Beriev 1935
TB-3 [Stock] MBR-2 [Stock]

• Heavy Bomber Crew: 4 • Patrol Flying Boat Crew: 4-5
818 1,2 m/s 212 km/h ±1.300 3,8 m/s 275 km/h
Despite obsolescence it performed bomber and An all-metal Soviet multi-purpose seaplane
transport duties throughout much of WWII. It often being fitted with alternative wheel or ski
also saw combat as a light tank transport and as undercarriage for land operations. An unusual
a Zveno project fighter mothership: the SPB feature was an inverted gull wing to raise the
configuration could carry two Polikarpov I-16. wing-mounted engine as high as possible.
Tupolev 1936 Ilyushin 1936
SB [Stock] DB-3 [Stock]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 3 • Medium / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3
1.656 4,7 m/s 450 km/h 1.528 6,93 m/s 439 km/h
Numerically the most important and probably A long-range bomber apable of delivering a
the most formidable bomber in the world in the heavy bombload to a long distance at a
late 30’s. Many versions saw extensive action in maximum speed. Heavier bombs could be
other countries and customers were mostly accommodated on external bomb racks on
satisfied with the aircraft's performance. short-range missions.
GAZ 1939 Petlyakov 1940
Lisunov Li-2 [Stock] TB-7/Pe-8 [Stock]

• Transport / Light Bomber Crew: 5-6 • Heavy Bomber Crew: 11
4.937 n/a 300 km/h 93 5,9 m/s 443 km/h
License-built version of the American Douglas Produced in limited numbers it was the only
DC-3. Later modifications allowed the provision four-engine bomber the USSR built during WWII.
of ski landing gear in order to operate in remote Its primary mission was to attack German
and Arctic regions. airfields, rail yards and other rear-area facilities
at night.
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WWII - Soviet Heavies and Transport (2/2)
Ilyushin 1942 Tupolev 1942
Il-4 [Stock] Tu-2 [Stock]

• Medium / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 4 • Medium Bomber Crew: 4
5.256 6,1 m/s 410 km/h 2.257 8,2 m/s 528 km/h
Developed from the Ilyushin DB-3 to ease The Tu-2 was one of the outstanding combat
production and improve its performance. aircraft of World War II, tailored to meet a
Although the Il-4 was only a medium bomber, it requirement for a high-speed bomber or dive-
had the range to be used on strategic missions. bomber, with a large internal bomb load, and
speed similar to that of a single-seat fighter.
Soviet factories 1941
Gribovski G-11 [Stock]

• Transport Glider Crew: 1
±550 n/a 280 km/h
A successful design of a light glider that was
towed mainly by SB or DB-3 Bombers. The
landing gear was fixed, but could be folded by
the pilot in order to shorten the landing, using
the main fuselage skid for landing.
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WWII - Soviet Projects, Prototypes and Jets
Polikarpov 1941 OKB-293 1942
I-185 [Stock] Bereznyak-Isayev BI-1 [Stock]

4 16,1 m/s 630 km/h 1 n/a ±800 km/h
It was flown with three engines but all of them Soviet research of rocket-powered aircraft. The
were either insufficiently developed for service first flight lasted only 3 minutes and 9 seconds.
use or their full production was reserved for The pilot shut the rocket engine off after about
other fighters already in production. one minute, when a light indicated it was
overheating.
OKB-293 1944 Mikoyan-Gurevich 1945
Bereznyak-Isayev BI-6 [Stock] I-250 [Stock]

1 n/a ±990 km/h 12 21,4 m/s 820 km/h
Fitted with a pair of ramjet engines it was towed Prototypes designed as part of a program to
into the air. The pilot flew the BI-6 three times, develop a high-performance fighter to counter
but was never able to get both ramjets to start German turbojet-powered aircraft. It used a
at the same time and the prototype was sent piston engine to drive both a propeller and a
away for further tests. motorjet compressor. It never entered service.
Mikoyan-Gurevich 1946 Yakovlev 1947
MiG-9 [Stock] Yak-15 [Stock]

610 22,0 m/s 915 km/h 280 21,6 m/s 786 km/h
It was moderately successful but suffered from Soviet turbojet fighter developed from the Yak-
persistent problems with engine flameouts 3. It was one of only two jets to be successfully
when firing its guns at high altitudes due to gun converted from a piston-powered aircraft and
gas ingestion. The MiG-9 turbojet fighter was enter production.
quickly replaced by the MiG-15.
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WWII - British Single-Seat Light Fighters and Bombers (1/2)
Gloster 1937 Hawker 1937
Gladiator [Stock] Hurricane [Stock]

747 11,7 m/s 407 km/h 14.583 14,1 m/s 547 km/h
 Arresting hook (Sea Gladiator)  Arresting hook (Sea Hurricane)
The last British biplane to be manufactured, and It served in all the major theatres of the Second
the first to feature an enclosed cockpit. The Sea World War. Further versions known as Sea
Gladiator was developed with catapult Hurricane or "Hurricats", were converted as
attachment points. catapult-launched convoy escorts CAM ships.
Supermarine 1938 Westland 1940
Spitfire [Stock] Whirlwind [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Heavy Fighter Crew: 1
20.351 13,2 m/s 595 km/h 116 15,2 m/s 580 km/h
Designed as a short-range, high-performance One of the fastest and most heavily armed
interceptor aircraft, it was produced in greater combat aircraft of its time. The twin engines
numbers than any other British aircraft. It meant that seriously damaged aircraft were able
became the backbone of RAF Fighter Command to return from dangerous bombing missions
and saw action in most of the theaters. with one engine knocked out.
Hawker 1941 Supermarine 1942
Typhoon [Mod] Seafire [Stock]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
3.317 13,6 m/s 663 km/h 2.334 13,4 m/s 578 km/h
Intended to be a medium-high altitude  Folding wings, arresting hook
interceptor, it became established in roles such The Naval version of the Spitfire. As a carrier
as night-time intruder, long-range fighter and based fighter the design was a compromise and
low-level interceptor. It eventually became one they were mostly used to patrol the vicinity of
of the most successful ground-attack aircraft. the fleet as protection against attackers.
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WWII - British Single-Seat Light Fighters and Bombers (2/2)
Hawker 1944 Gloster 1944
Tempest [Stock] Meteor [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Jet Fighter Crew: 1
1.702 23,9 m/s 695 km/h 3.947 35,6 m/s 965 km/h
Used as a low-level interceptor and as a ground  Air brakes
attack platform, the Tempest emerged as one of The first British jet fighter and the Allies' first
the most powerful fighters of the WWII and was operational jet aircraft during the war. The
the fastest propeller-driven aircraft of the war at Meteor was considered a capable all-round
low altitude. fighter that broke several aviation records.
De Havilland 1945 Supermarine 1946
Vampire [Mod] Seafang [Mod]

• Jet Fighter Crew: 1 • Naval Fighter Crew: 1
3.268 24,4 m/s 882 km/h 18 23,5 m/s 765 km/h
 Air brakes  Folding wings, arresting hook
The first RAF aircraft to be powered by a single Essentially a Spiteful redesigned for Royal Navy
jet engine. A relatively conventional aircraft carrier use, it was a further development of
primarily assigned to secondary roles. The Sea Supermarine's famous Spitfire and Spiteful
Vampire was the navalised variant. aircraft, becoming "a Spitfire too far".
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WWII - British Multi-Seat Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers (1/2)
Fairey Aviation 1936 Fairey Aviation 1937
Swordfish [Stock] Battle [Mod]

• Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3 • Light Bomber Crew: 3
2.391 4,4 m/s 230 km/h 2.185 6,2 m/s 413 km/h
 Folding wings, arresting hook The Battle was relatively slow, limited in terms
It was initially operated primarily as a fleet of range and was quickly found to be highly
attack aircraft and during its later years, the vulnerable to both anti-aircraft fire and hostile
Swordfish became increasingly used as an anti- fighters. It was one of the most disappointing of
submarine and training platform. all RAF aircraft.
Bristol 1937 Bristol 1939
Blenheim [Stock] Beaufort [Stock]

• Light Bomber Crew: 3 • Torpedo Bomber Crew: 4
4.422 7,6 m/s 428 km/h 2.129 6,1 m/s 420 km/h
Extensively used in the first two years of the Developed from the Bristol Blenheim and
Second World War, the design of the Blenheim designed as a torpedo-bomber, the Beaufort
proved to be readily adaptable, and was more often flew as a level-bomber. It spawned a
modified to serve in roles such as an interim long-range heavy fighter variant called the
long-range fighter and as a night fighter. Beaufighter, which proved to be very successful.
Boulton Paul 1939 Fairey Aviation 1940
Defiant [Mod] Fulmar [Mod]

• Interceptor Crew: 2 • Carrier Fighter / Light Bomber Crew: 2
1.064 9,0 m/s 489 km/h 600 6,1 m/s 438 km/h
It was found to be reasonably effective at its  Folding wings, arresting hook
intended task of destroying bombers but the Although its performance (like that of its Battle
lack of forward-firing guns proved to be a major antecedent) was lacking, the Fulmar was a
weakness in daylight combat. Many variants reliable, sturdy aircraft with long range and an
were converted into night fighters. effective armament of eight machine guns.
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WWII - British Multi-Seat Heavy Fighters and Light Bombers (2/2)
Bristol 1940 Vultee 1941
Beaufighter [Stock] A-31 Vengeance [Mod]

• Heavy Fighter Crew: 2 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
5.928 8,2 m/s 515 km/h 1.931 6,1 m/s 443 km/h
Developed from the Bristol Beaufort and  Air brakes
originally conceived as a heavy fighter, the Built by the US, it was mainly operated by UK,
Beaufighter was applied to many different roles Australia and India as a front-line aircraft. In
including night fighter, ground attack, torpedo combat, it was considered rugged, reliable,
bomber and maritime strike attack aircraft. stable, and generally well-behaved.
De Havilland 1941 Fairey Aviation 1943
Mosquito [Stock] Firefly [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 2 • Carrier Fighter Crew: 2
7.781 8,8 m/s 589 km/h 1.702 8,8 m/s 509 km/h
Constructed almost entirely of wood, it was  Folding wings, arresting hook
nicknamed “The Wooden Wonder”. Conceived A successor to the Fulmar, the design proved to
as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was be sturdy, long-ranging and docile in carrier
adapted to roles including day or night fighter, operations, although the limitations of a single
intruder and maritime strike aircraft. engine reduced its performance.
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WWII - British Heavies and Transport
Armstrong Whitworth 1937 Vickers-Armstrongs 1938
Whitley [Mod] Wellington [Stock]

• Night Bomber Crew: 5 • Medium Bomber Crew: 6
1.814 4,1 m/s 370 km/h 11.461 5,7 m/s 378 km/h
The Whitley was a medium bomber always The twin-engined, long-range medium bomber
intended for night operations. Its front line was widely used as a night bomber and as an
service included maritime reconnaissance with anti-submarine aircraft and it served throughout
Coastal Command and the second line roles of the war. See co-pilot Sergeant James Allen Ward
glider-tug, trainer and transport aircraft. climbs out on the wing in mid flight.
Westland Aircraft 1938 Lockheed 1939
Lysander [Mod] Hudson [Mod]

• Army co-operation and liaison Crew: 1 • Light Bomber / Reconnaissance Crew: 6
1.786 6,3 m/s 341 km/h 2.941 6,2 m/s 397 km/h
The aircraft's exceptional short-field American-built bomber used extensively with
performance enabled clandestine missions using the British and Canadian Air Force's. Skilled and
small, unprepared airstrips behind enemy lines experienced pilots found that the Hudson had
to place or recover agents into occupied France an exceptional manoeuvrability for a twin-
during World War II. engined aircraft.
Handley Page 1940 Avro 1942
Halifax [Mod] Lancaster [Mod]

• Heavy Bomber Crew: 7 • Heavy Bomber Crew: 7
6.176 3,8 m/s 454 km/h 7.377 3,7 m/s 455 km/h
A contemporary of the Avro Lancaster, the The most famous and most successful of the
Halifax remained in service until the end of the WWII heavy bombers. Although primarily a night
war performing a variety of duties in addition to bomber, it excelled in other roles including
bombing, including transport and maritime daylight precision bombing. See Norman Cyril
reconnaissance. Jackson climbs out on the wing in mid flight.
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WWII - United States Navy Fighters
Brewster 1939 Grumman 1940
F2A Buffalo [Stock] F4F Wildcat [Stock]

509 12,4 m/s 517 km/h 7.885 11,7 m/s 531 km/h
 Arresting hook  Manual landing gear, arresting hook
It was one of the first US monoplanes with an  Folding wings (F4F-4 and FM-2)
arresting hook and other modifications for The Wildcat was generally outperformed by the
aircraft carriers. It became the U.S. Navy's first Japanese Zero, but the Grumman airframe could
monoplane fighter aircraft. survive far more damage.
Grumman 1943 Vought 1942
F6F Hellcat [Stock] F4U Corsair [Stock]

12.275 17,8 m/s 621 km/h 12.571 19,7 m/s 731 km/h
 Folding wings, arresting hook  Air brakes, arresting hook
Although the F6F resembled the Wildcat in some  Folding wings
ways, it was an entirely new design and it Its performance was superior to most of its
became the Navy's dominant fighter in the contemporaries and it quickly became the most
second part of World War II. capable carrier-based fighter-bomber of WWII.
Grumman 1944 Grumman 1945
F7F Tigercat [Mod] F8F Bearcat [Mod]

• Heavy Fighter Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
364 23,0 m/s 740 km/h 1.265 23,2 m/s 730 km/h
The first twin-engined fighter to be deployed by  Folding wings
the USN. Too large to operate from older and Often mentioned as one of the best-handling
smaller carriers, the Tigercat was delivered too piston-engine fighters, its performance was
late to see combat in World War II. sufficient to outperform many early jets.
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WWII - United States Navy Bombers and Transport (1/2)
Grumman 1936 Consolidated 1936
J2F Duck [Mod] PBY Catalina [Stock]

• Utility Amphibian Crew: 2 • Patrol Bomber Crew: 10
584 7,6 m/s 304 km/h 3.305 5,1 m/s 314 km/h
Primarily used for utility and air-sea rescue One of the most widely used seaplanes of World
duties, its missions included mapping, scouting War II and the most numerous aircraft of its
and observation, target tug, photographic kind. PBYs were used in anti-submarine warfare,
surveys and reconnaissance, and anti-submarine patrol bombing, convoy escorts, search and
patrol. rescue missions and cargo transport.
Vought 1937 Douglas 1937
SB2U Vindicator [Mod] TBD Devastator [Mod]

• Dive Bomber Crew: 2 • Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3
260 6,8 m/s 404 km/h 130 3,7 m/s 331 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook  Folding wings, arresting hook
 Folding wings It performed well in some early battles, but
Known as the Chesapeake and obsolete at the earned notoriety for its catastrophically poor
outbreak of the war, Vindicators still remained performance in the Battle of Midway. It was
in service at the time of the Battle of Midway. replaced by the Avenger shortly after.
Vought 1938 Douglas 1940
OS2U Kingfisher [Mod] SBD Dauntless [Stock]

• Scout Floatplane Crew: 2 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
1.519 4,6 m/s 264 km/h 5.936 8,6 m/s 410 km/h
The main US Navy shipboard catapult-launched  Air brakes, arresting hook
observation plane. Performance was modest, The SBD possessed long range, good handling
because of its light engine. The OS2U could also characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb
operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing load, great diving characteristics, good defensive
gear. armament and ruggedness.
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WWII - United States Navy Bombers and Transport (2/2)
Grumman (TBF) / Gen. Motors (TBM) 1942 Curtiss 1942
TBF/TBM Avenger [Stock] SB2C Helldiver [Mod]

• Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
9.839 10,5 m/s 442 km/h 7.140 9,1 m/s 475 km/h
Grumman's first torpedo bomber was one of the  Folding wings
outstanding torpedo bombers of World War II The aircraft was flown with a fine combat
and the heaviest single-engined aircraft during record. The A-25 Shrike was the US Army
the conflict. version without arrester gear or folding wings.
Consolidated 1943
PB4Y-2 Privateer [Mod]

• Patrol Bomber Crew: 11
739 5,2 m/s 482 km/h
A long-range patrol bomber derived from the
Consolidated B-24 Liberator. It saw service in
the Pacific theater in the reconnaissance, search
and rescue, electronic countermeasures,
communication relay, and anti-shipping roles.
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WWII - United States Army Fighters (1/2)
Curtiss 1938 Curtiss 1938
P-36 Hawk [Stock] P-40 Warhawk [Stock]

1.115 17,0 m/s 500 km/h 13.738 11,0 m/s 580 km/h
Also known as the Hawk 75 and usually referred A modification of the previous P-36 design, it
to as the Mohawk within the Commonwealth, it was the third most-produced American fighter.
was a sleek monoplane design making extensive P-40s went through significant transformations,
use of metal in its construction and powered by including the Tomahawk and the Kittyhawk
a powerful radial engine. variants. P-40s were used by the Flying Tigers.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1939 Bell Aircraft Corporation 1941
CW-21 [Stock] P-39 Airacobra [Stock]

62 22,9 m/s 505 km/h 9.588 19,0 m/s 605 km/h
A lightweight interceptor with a high rate of An innovative layout, with the engine installed
climb in order to allow bomber formations to be in the center fuselage, behind the pilot. It was
attacked with minimal warning. If faced with also the first fighter fitted with a tricycle
fighter opposition, it was intended to use its undercarriage. The P-400 was the export model
superior climb rate to escape. of the Airacobra.
Lockheed 1941 North American 1942
P-38 Lightning [Stock] P-51 Mustang [Stock]

• Heavy Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
10.037 24,1 m/s 667 km/h +15.000 16,3 m/s 703 km/h
 Air brakes (P-38L) The first most-produced American fighter.
It was used for interception, dive bombing, level During World War II, Mustang pilots claimed to
bombing, ground attack, night fighting, photo have destroyed around five thousand enemy
reconnaissance, radar and visual pathfinding for aircraft. The Mustang remained in service with
bombers and evacuation mission. some air forces until the early 1980s.
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WWII - United States Army Fighters (2/2)
Republic Aviation 1942 Bell Aircraft Corporation 1943
P-47 Thunderbolt [Stock] P-63 Kingcobra [Stock]

15.660 15,9 m/s 697 km/h 3.303 12,7 m/s 660 km/h
The second most-produced American fighter. Developed from the P-39 Airacobra, the P-63
The Thunderbolt was effective as a short-to- was not accepted for combat use by the United
medium range escort fighter in high-altitude air- States Army Air Forces and Its main use in
to-air combat and ground attack in both the American service was the unusual one of a
World War II European and Pacific theaters. manned flying target for gunnery practice.
Northrop 1944 Lockheed 1945
P-61 Black Widow [Mod] P-80 Shooting Star [Stock]

• Night Fighter Crew: 2-3 • Fighter Crew: 1
706 12,9 m/s 589 km/h +1.715 23,3 m/s 965 km/h
The first operational U.S. warplane designed as a  Air brakes, arresting hook
night fighter, and the first aircraft designed to  Folding wings
use radar. The overall design was exceptionally America’s first successful turbojet-powered
clean and fluid as the aircraft possessed very combat aircraft. Several variants were modified
few sharp corners or edges. and transferred to the United States Navy.
North American 1946
F-82 Twin Mustang [Mod]

• Escort / Night Fighter Crew: 2
272 19,1 m/s 740 km/h
 Air brakes
Developed at the end of the prop-driven fighter
era and designed as a long-range escort fighter
in World War II, the war ended well before the
first production units were operational.
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WWII - United States Army Bombers and Transport (1/2)
Boeing 1938 Douglas 1941
B-17 Flying Fortress [Stock] C-47 Skytrain [Stock]

• Heavy Bomber Crew: 10 • Transport Crew: 4
12.731 4,6 m/s 462 km/h +10.000 5,3 m/s 360 km/h
A relatively fast, high-flying, long-range bomber A military transport aircraft developed from the
with heavy defensive armament. It developed a civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used
reputation as an effective bomber, dropping extensively by the Allies during World War II and
more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft in remains in front line service with various military
World War II. See Memphis Belle. operators to the present day.
Douglas 1941 Consolidated 1941
A-20 Havoc [Stock] B-24 Liberator [Stock]

• Light Bomber / Night Fighter Crew: 3 • Heavy Bomber Crew: 11
7.478 10,2 m/s 546 km/h 18.482 5,2 m/s 488 km/h
Although not the fastest or longest-range A modern design featuring a highly efficient
aircraft in its class, the A-20 series distinguished shoulder-mounted wing that gave the Liberator
itself as a tough, dependable combat aircraft a high cruise speed, long range and the ability to
with an excellent reputation for speed and carry a heavy bomb load. It was the most
maneuverability. produced heavy bomber in history.
North American 1941 Martin 1941
B-25 Mitchell [Stock] B-26 Marauder [Mod]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 6 • Medium Bomber Crew: 7
9.984 4,6 m/s 438 km/h 5.288 6,3 m/s 460 km/h
A safe and forgiving aircraft to fly, and a sturdy Not an aircraft for novices: its relatively small
bomber that could withstand tremendous wing area required a high landing speed. The
punishment. The B-25 served in every theater of Marauder became safer after aerodynamics
WWII and after the war ended many remained modifications and it ended WWII with the
in service, operating across four decades. lowest loss rate of any US Air Force bomber.
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WWII - United States Army Bombers and Transport (2/2)
Stinson 1942 Boeing 1944
L-5 Sentinel [Mod] B-29 Superfortress [Stock]

• Liaison / Observation Crew: 2 • Strategic Bomber Crew: 11
3.896 4,6 m/s 262 km/h 3.970 4,6 m/s 574 km/h
Purposedly built for military use, it was capable One of the largest operational aircraft during
of operating from short unimproved airstrips. the war. Featuring state of the art technology, a
The L-5 Sentinel delivered personnel, critical Silverplate modification named Enola Gay
intelligence and needed supplies to the front dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. B-29
line troops. Bockscar did the same on Nagasaki shortly after.
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WWII - Other Allied Countries Aircraft (1/2)
PZL (Poland) 1931 Letov Kbely (Czechoslovakia) 1934
P.11 [Stock] Š-28 [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Reconnaissance Crew: 2
325 13,3 m/s 390 km/h 470 n/a 328 km/h
It was briefly the most advanced fighter aircraft The machine was made in two versions, with
of its kind in the world. The PZL P.11 served as wheeled undercarriage for land use and with
Poland's primary fighter defence but with the floats for water operations. It was used as a
rapid advances in aircraft design it proved reconnaissance aircraft, light bomber and
outclassed by its rivals at the onset of the war. ground-attack aircraft.
Avia (Czechoslovakia) 1935 Fokker (Netherlands) 1936
B-534 [Stock] D.XXI [Stock]

445 15,1 m/s 405 km/h 148 13,3 m/s 460 km/h
The B-534 was designed as a single-engine A significant leap forward for the Dutch Army
biplane fighter with a fixed landing gear. At the Aviation Group. The Fokker D.XXI was designed
time, it was well ahead of its contemporaries as an inexpensive and small, but rugged aircraft,
and it demonstrated a superb performance. which had respectable performance for its time.
PZL (Poland) 1936 Fokker (Netherlands) 1937
.23 Karaś [Mod] G.I [Mod]

• Light Bomber / Reconnaissance Crew: 3 • Heavy Fighter Crew: 2-3
250 6,5 m/s 304 km/h 63 13,5 m/s 475 km/h
It was the primary Polish reconnaissance The few G.Is that were mustered into service at
bomber in use during the Invasion of Poland. a time when the Netherlands was being overrun
Due to the plane's low speed, light armour and were able to score some victories, but many
most importantly, lack of fighter protection, were captured intact after the Germans had
PZL.23s suffered heavy combat losses. occupied the Netherlands.
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WWII - Other Allied Countries Aircraft (2/2)
PZL (Poland) 1938 Morane-Saulnier (France) 1938
.37 Łoś [Mod] M.S.406/410 [Stock]

• Bomber Crew: 4 • Fighter Crew: 1
+120 4,7 m/s 412 km/h 1.176 13,0 m/s 486 km/h
It was much shorter and had smaller wings than Although sturdy and highly maneuverable, it
most contemporary medium bombers. It was was underpowered and weakly armed. The
relatively fast, easy to handle and it was used by Finnish turned the obsolete aircraft into a first
the Polish Air Force in the defense of Poland rate fighter, and the variant was known as the
against the Nazi German Invasion. Mörkö-Morane.
SNCASO (France) 1938 Rogožarski (Yugoslavia) 1940
Bloch MB.150 [Mod] IK-3 [Stock]

• Interceptor Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
±663 9,8 m/s 509 km/h 12 11,9 m/s 526 km/h
They proved tough aircraft, able to stand A design that could better meet and defeat the
considerable battle damage and a good gunnery high performance bomber prototypes, then in
platform. Their problems included poor agility, development, by potential adversaries. The
unreliable guns, poor range and being notably result was considered comparable to foreign
underpowered. aircraft of the time.
Arsenal de l'Aéronautique (France) 1940 SNCAM / SNCASE (France) 1940
VG-33 [Mod] Dewoitine D.520 [Mod]

±40 12,9 m/s 558 km/h ±900 14,3 m/s 560 km/h
With a surprisingly good performance, it was Designed in response for a fast, modern fighter
one of the more impressive prewar fighter with a good climbing speed. It came close to
ventures by the French, understood to be on par being a match for the latest German types. The
with the lead German fighter aircraft of the flight controls were well harmonized and the
period, the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109. aircraft was easy to control at high speed.
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WWII - World at War (1st September 1939 - 2nd September 1945) - Axis Aircraft
48
WWII - German Luftwaffe Fighters and Light Bombers (1/2)
Henschel 1936 Junkers 1936
Hs 123 [Stock] Ju 87 Stuka [Stock]

• Dive Bomber Crew: 1 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
248 15,0 m/s 341 km/h ±6.500 10,4 m/s 390 km/h
A single-seat biplane dive bomber and close-  Air brakes
support attack aircraft, flown during the Spanish Upon the leading edges of its main gear legs
Civil War and the early to midpoint of World were mounted the Jericho trumpet wailing
War II. It proved to be robust, durable and sirens (variants B-2 and D-3), becoming the
effective especially in severe conditions. propaganda symbol of German air power.
Messerschmitt 1937 Focke-Wulf 1941
Bf 109 [Stock] Fw 190 [Stock]

33.984 17,0 m/s 640 km/h +20.000 17,0 m/s 710 km/h
Originally conceived as an interceptor, later It was used as a day fighter, fighter-bomber,
models were developed to fulfill multiple tasks. ground-attack aircraft and, to a lesser degree,
It was the backbone of the Luftwaffe, one of the night fighter. Along with the Bf 109, the Fw 190
most advanced fighters of the era and the most became the backbone of the Luftwaffe and it
produced fighter aircraft in history. was the second most produced German fighter.
Henschel 1942 Messerschmitt 1944
Hs 129 [Stock] Me 262 [Stock]

• Ground Attack Crew: 1 • Jet Fighter Crew: 1
865 8,1 m/s 407 km/h 1.430 20,0 m/s 900 km/h
The anti-tank cannon occupied a substantial gun The world's first operational jet-powered
pod under the fuselage. In order to improve the fighter. One of the most advanced aviation
armor's ability to deflect bullets, the sides were designs in operational use during WWII, the Me
angled in forming a triangular shape. It saw 262 was used in roles including light bomber,
combat in Tunisia and on the Eastern Front. reconnaissance and night fighter versions.
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WWII - German Luftwaffe Fighters and Light Bombers (2/2)
Heinkel 1945 Focke-Wulf 1945
He 162 [Stock] Ta 152 [Stock]

• Jet Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter-Interceptor Crew: 1
±320 23,4 m/s 905 km/h 43 17,5 m/s 759 km/h
The fastest of the first generation of Axis and A development of the Fw 190 intended to be
Allied jets. An extremely modernistic design made in three versions: a high-altitude fighter, a
originally built to be flown by the Hitler Youth, medium-altitude operations and ground-attack,
the aircraft was far too complicated for any but and a fighter-reconnaissance aircraft. It was
a highly experienced pilot. delivered too late to make a significant impact.
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WWII - German Luftwaffe Heavy Fighters and Bombers (1/3)
Heinkel 1935 Messerschmitt 1937
He 111 [Stock] Bf 110 [Stock]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 5 • Heavy Fighter Crew: 2-3
5.656 4,3 m/s 440 km/h 6.170 12,5 m/s 595 km/h
Perhaps the best-recognised German bomber The Bf 110's main strength was its ability to
due to the fully glazed nose, it was the most accept unusually powerful air-to-air weaponry
numerous Luftwaffe bomber during the early and it was far superior to its rivals in providing
stages of WWII. It proved capable of sustaining the speed, range and firepower to meet its role
heavy damage and remaining airborne. requirements.
Focke-Wulf 1937 Dornier 1937
Fw 200 Condor [Stock] Do 17 [Mod]

• Transport / Heavy Bomber Crew: 5 • Medium Bomber Crew: 4
276 7,0 m/s 360 km/h 2.139 5,0 m/s 410 km/h
Used for maritime patrols during the Battle of Sometimes referred to as the Flying Pencil, it
the Atlantic, it contributed to heavy Allied was designed as light bomber which, in theory,
shipping losses. It had a very long wingspan to would be so fast that it could outrun defending
facilitate high altitude flight and to cruise as high fighter aircraft. The type was popular among its
as possible without a pressure cabin. crews due to its handling.
Junkers 1939 Focke-Wulf 1941
Ju 88 [Stock] Fw 189 Uhu [Stock]

• Heavy Fighter / Med. Bomber Crew: 3-4 • Light Bomber Crew: 3
15.183 3,9 m/s 550 km/h 864 8,3 m/s 357 km/h
 Air brakes Called the Flying Eye of the German army, the
Designed to be too fast for fighters to intercept, Fw 189 was used extensively on the Eastern
it was the most-produced German multi-role Front with great success. Despite its low speed
aircraft and one of the most versatile combat and fragile looks, its manoeuvrability made it a
aircraft, serving even as a flying bomb. difficult target for attacking Soviet fighters.
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Dornier 1941 Heinkel 1942
Do 217 [Stock] He 177 [Mod]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 3-4 • Heavy Bomber Crew: 6
1.925 3,5 m/s 557 km/h 1.169 3,2 m/s 565 km/h
Developed from the Do 17, it served on all Originally intended to be a purely strategic
fronts in all roles including strategic and torpedo bomber and despite numerous design problems,
bomber, reconnaissance aircraft, tactical the type eventually matured into a usable long
operations and night fighter and it also served in range bomber, but too late in the war to play an
anti-shipping units in the Mediterranean. important role.
Messerschmitt 1943 Messerschmitt 1943
Me 210 [Stock] Me 410 [Mod]

• Heavy Fighter Crew: 2 • Heavy Fighter Crew: 2
90 8,0 m/s 564 km/h 1.189 9,4 m/s 624 km/h
 Air brakes  Air brakes
Delivered too late and in small numbers, the Though essentially a straight modification of the
type exhibited grossly inadequate handling Me 210, it was designated the Me 410 to avoid
characteristics, and a result, several elements of association with its notoriously unpopular
the airframe were continuously redesigned. flawed predecessor.
Heinkel 1943 Junkers 1943
He 219 Uhu [Mod] Ju 188 [Mod]

• Night Fighter Crew: 2 • Heavy Fighter / Med. Bomber Crew: 5
±300 9,2 m/s 616 km/h 1.234 5,9 m/s 499 km/h
A relatively sophisticated design, it possessed a  Air brakes
variety of innovations, including an advanced The follow-up to the famed Ju 88 with better
intercept radar. Had the Uhu been available in performance and payload, and a new bullet-
quantity, it might have had a significant effect nose design comprised of a network of curved
on strategic night bombing offensives. window panels.
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Arado 1943 Junkers 1944
Ar 234 [Stock] Ju 388 [Mod]

• Jet Bomber Crew: 1 • Heavy Fighter / Med. Bomber Crew: 3
210 13,0 m/s 742 km/h ±100 6,3 m/s 616 km/h
The world's first operational jet-powered  Air brakes
bomber. Produced in very limited numbers, it Stripped of almost all defensive armament, it
was used almost entirely in the reconnaissance also differed from its predecessors in being
role, but in its few uses as a bomber it proved to intended for high altitude operations, with
be nearly impossible to intercept. design features such as a pressurized cockpit.
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WWII - German Luftwaffe Reconnaissance and Transport
Junkers 1926 Junkers 1932
W 34 [Mod] Ju 52 [Stock]
• Transport / Trainer Crew: 2 • Transport / Bomber Crew: 2-3
+3.000 5,2 m/s 265 km/h 4.845 3,9 m/s 271 km/h
Developed in the 1920s and taken into service in It flew with the Luftwaffe as a troop and cargo
1926, the Junkers W 34 was manufactured in transport and briefly as a medium bomber and it
many different versions and it was used chiefly continued in postwar service with military and
as a trainer, but also for communications and civilian air fleets. Variant Ju 52/3mg5e could be
transport duties until the end of World War II. fitted with floats, skis and wheel landing gear.
Fieseler 1936 Arado 1938
Fi 156 Storch [Stock] Ar 196 [Stock]

+2.900 4,8 m/s 175 km/h 541 5,0 m/s 311 km/h
A small liaison, army co-operation and medical The standard aircraft of the German navy
evacuation aircraft with superb STOL (Short take throughout World War II. Although it was no
off and landing) characteristics. The wings could match for a fighter, the plane was loved by its
be folded back along the fuselage allowing the pilots, who found it handled well both in the air
aircraft to be carried or towed behind a vehicle. and on the water.
Siebel 1943 Messerschmitt 1943
Si 204 [Mod] Me 323 Gigant [Stock]

• Transport / Trainer Crew: 1-2 • Heavy Transport Crew: 5
1.216 6,0 m/s 364 km/h ±200 3,6 m/s 285 km/h
Planned as a small passenger aircraft, it flew The largest land-based transport aircraft of the
during the war mainly with communications war. Developed from the Me 321 Gigant cargo
squadrons and flying services for senior officers. glider, it was the result of a requirement for a
Some production in other countries continued large assault glider able to airlift vehicles and
after the war ended. other heavy equipment.
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WWII - German Luftwaffe Projects and Prototypes (1/2)
Blohm & Voss 1938 Heinkel 1940
BV 141 [Mod] He 280 [Mod]

• Reconnaissance (Experimental) Crew: 3 • Fighter (Prototype) Crew: 1
13-28 9,4 m/s 438 km/h 9 19,0 m/s 820 km/h
A radical design notable for its uncommon The first turbojet-powered fighter aircraft in the
structural asymmetry, it was one of aviation's world and the first aircraft to carry a
true oddities that never saw operational service. compressed-air powered ejection seat. Only
The weight was evenly supported by lift from nine prototypes were built and none reached
the wings. operational status.
Heinkel 1941 Flettner 1942
He 111Z Zwilling [Stock] Fl 282 Kolibri [Mod]

• Transport Crew: 7 • Transport / Reconnaissance Crew: 1
5 n/a 314 km/h 24 1,5 m/s 150 km/h
The He 111Z was a design that entailed the With an intermeshing rotor configuration,
mating of two He 111s. It could remain airborne intended roles included ferrying items between
if the three central engines failed and it could ships and reconnaissance. It was the world's first
tow a Me 321 cargo glider for up to 10 hours at series production helicopter: 1.000 units were to
cruising speed. be built but the production plant was bombed.
Messerschmitt 1943 Dornier 1944
Bf 109Z Zwilling [Stock] Do 335 Pfeil [Stock]

• Fighter-Bomber (Experimental) Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
1 n/a n/a 37 8,9 m/s 765 km/h
This experimental aircraft was essentially two Bf The Pfeil's performance was much better than
109F airframes joined together by means of a other twin-engine designs due to its unique
new wing and new tailplane. Only one was built front and back “push-pull” configured engines. It
but it was damaged in its hangar during an Allied was Germany's fastest piston-engined aircraft of
bombing raid. It was never flown. World War II.
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WWII - German Luftwaffe Projects and Prototypes (2/2)
Gothaer Waggonfabrik 1944 Junkers 1944
Horten Ho 229 [Stock] Ju 88 (Mistel) [Stock]

• Fighter (Prototype) Crew: 1 • Flying Bomb Crew: 0
3 22,0 m/s 977 km/h ±250 n/a n/a
Also known as “Gotha Go 229” it was the first The composite comprised a small piloted control
flying wing to be powered by jet engines in a aircraft, a Fw 190 A-8 (Mistel), mounted above a
response for light bomber designs capable of large explosives-carrying drone, the Mistel. The
carrying 1.000 kg of bombs a distance of 1.000 most successful Mistel was a modified Junkers
km with a speed of 1.000 km/h. Ju 88 bomber.
Messerschmitt 1944 Fieseler 1944
Me 163 Komet [Stock] Fi 103R Reichenberg [Mod]

• Rocket Interceptor Crew: 1 • Manned missile (Prototype) Crew: 1
±370 50,0 m/s 959 km/h ±175 n/a 800 km/h
 Jettisoning gear A manned version of the V-1 flying bomb
The first piloted aircraft to exceed 1.000 km/h. A produced for attacks in which the pilot was
revolutionary design and an unprecedented likely to be killed (as with the Japanese Ohka
performance that proved ineffective in its rocket-powered suicide anti-ship missile) or at
dedicated role as an interceptor aircraft. best to parachute down at the attack site.
Focke-Wulf 1945 Heinkel 1945
Ta 183 [Stock] Lerche [Stock]

• Fighter (Project) Crew: 1 • Fighter (Project) Crew: 1
0 20,4 m/s 955 km/h 0 50,0 m/s 800 km/h
A development for a new fighter based on the A set of studies for a revolutionary VTOL fighter
understanding that previous Focke-Wulf studies and ground-attack aircraft powered by two
for jet fighters had no chance of reaching contra-rotating propellers. It would take off and
fruition because none had the potential for land sitting on its tail, flying horizontally like a
transonic speeds. None was ever completed. conventional aircraft. None was ever completed.
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WWII - Italian Regia Aeronautica Fighters (1/2)
Fiat 1933 Fiat 1938
CR.32 [Mod] G.50 Freccia [Stock]

• Biplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
+1.300 9,0 m/s 360 km/h 791 13,8 m/s 470 km/h
A compact, robust and highly manoeuvrable The G.50 was Italy’s first single-seat, all-metal
sesquiplane aircraft used extensively in the monoplane with an enclosed cockpit and
Spanish Civil War. An instant success that gained retractable undercarriage to go into production.
a reputation as one of the most outstanding They proved to be fast and, as with most Italian
fighter biplanes of all time. designs, very manoeuvrable.
Fiat 1939 Aeronautica Macchi 1939
CR.42 Falco [Stock] C.200 Saetta [Stock]

• Biplane Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
1.817 11,8 m/s 441 km/h 1.153 15,3 m/s 504 km/h
An evolutionary design based on the earlier Fiat It had excellent maneuverability and general
CR.32. It was the most numerous Italian aircraft flying characteristics left little to be desired.
in World War II. The CR.42 had an exceptional Stability in a high-speed dive was exceptional,
manoeuvrability and it was the last of the Fiat but it was underpowered and underarmed in
biplane fighters to enter front line service. comparison to its contemporaries.
Reggiane 1940 Aeronautica Macchi 1941
Re.2000 Falco I [Mod] C.202 Folgore [Stock]

+186 16,6 m/s 530 km/h +1.100 18,1 m/s 600 km/h
A technically advanced aircraft that was lightly An effective and deadly dogfighter considered to
built, highly maneuverable, well balanced and be one of the best wartime fighters to serve in
extremely aerodynamic. Reggiane introduced large numbers with the Regia Aeronautica. The
several advanced features: a modern and well Folgore operated on all fronts in which Italy was
more advanced structure and an elliptical wing. involved.
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WWII - Italian Regia Aeronautica Fighters (2/2)
Reggiane 1941 Reggiane 1942
Re.2001 Falco II [Mod] Re.2002 Ariete [Stock]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
237 13,0 m/s 542 km/h 225 13,2 m/s 530 km/h
Although produced in limited numbers, it was a The aircraft was a further development of the
flexible design that proved to be able to Re.2000, with some of the modifications that
undertake a number of roles. Thanks to its already had been introduced in the Re.2001. The
maneuverability, it could dogfight with more aircraft also saw limited use with the German
powerful opponents. Luftwaffe against the French resistance.
Fiat 1943 Aeronautica Macchi 1943
G.55 Centauro [Stock] C.205 Veltro [Stock]

349 17,1 m/s 623 km/h 262 15,7 m/s 640 km/h
It was probably the best type produced in Italy Widely regarded as the best Italian aircraft of
during World War II. During its short operational World War II, in action it proved to be extremely
service, this powerful, robust and fast aircraft effective, destroying a large number of Allied
proved itself to be an excellent interceptor at bombers and capable of successfully clashing on
high altitude. equal terms with contemporary fighters.
Reggiane 1944
Re.2005 Sagittario [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1
48 20,0 m/s 628 km/h
I was not only regarded as a superb and potent
aeroplane, and one of the best Axis wartime
aircraft, but also one of the best-looking. Its
semi-elliptical wings, long nose and large tail
were distinctive features of this nimble fighter.
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WWII - Italian Regia Aeronautica Bombers
Savoia-Marchetti 1935 Fiat 1936
SM.81 Pipistrello [Mod] BR.20 Cicogna [Mod]

• Medium Bomber / Transport Crew: 6 • Medium Bomber Crew: 5
535 4,2 m/s 347 km/h 512 4,7 m/s 440 km/h
When it appeared it represented a real step Regarded as one of the most modern medium
ahead in Italian military aviation but it became bombers in the world, the takeoff and landing
too slow to remain competitive as a bomber in distances were quite short due to the low wing
the later years of WWII, and it was adapted to loading. When Italy entered war, it was the
second-line duties in a wide range of tasks. standard bomber of the Regia Aeronautica.
Savoia-Marchetti 1936 Cant 1936
SM.79 Sparviero [Stock] Z.506 Airone [Stock]

• Medium / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 6 • Patrol Bomber Crew: 5
1.350 5,3 m/s 460 km/h +320 3,5 m/s 350 km/h
Originally designed as a fast passenger aircraft, During WWII it was used as a reconnaissance
it set 26 world records, qualifying it for some aircraft, bomber and air-sea rescue plane.
time as the fastest medium bomber in the Despite its wooden structure, the Airone was
world. It flew on all fronts in which Italy was able to operate in rough seas and it revealed
involved during World War II. itself to be one of the best floatplanes ever built.
. Cant 1939
Z.1007 Alcione [Stock]

• Medium Bomber Crew: 5
660 6,3 m/s 458 km/h
It had excellent flying characteristics and good
stability and was regarded by some as the best
Italian bomber of WWII although its wooden
structure was easily damaged by the climate, as
experienced in North Africa and in Russia.
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WWII - Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (1/3)
Aichi 1934 Yokosuka 1936
D1A 'Susie' [Mod] B4Y 'Jean' [Mod]

• Dive Bomber Crew: 2 • Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3
590 6,4 m/s 309 km/h 205 3,6 m/s 278 km/h
 Arresting hook  Folding wings, arresting hook
The D1A came out of the need for an advanced The last biplane bomber used operationally by
carrier-based dive bomber. At the beginning of the Imperial Japanese Navy. The pilot occupied
the Pacific War, most of the D1As were retired the open front cockpit and the other two
from the front lines to serve in training units. crewmen, the enclosed rear cockpit.
Mitsubishi 1936 Nakajima 1937
A5M 'Claude' [Stock] B5N 'Kate' [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Dive / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3
1.094 14,2 m/s 440 km/h 1.149 6,5 m/s 378 km/h
The direct predecessor of the famous Zero. The Primarily a carrier-based aircraft, it was also
fighter proved effective and damage-tolerant, occasionally used as a land-based bomber. The
with excellent maneuverability and robust B5N operated throughout the whole war due to
construction. the delay of its successor, the B6N.
Mitsubishi 1940 Aichi 1940
A6M 'Zero' [Stock] D3A 'Val' [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Dive Bomber Crew: 2
10.939 15,7 m/s 533 km/h 1.486 8,6 m/s 430 km/h
 Folding wingtips (Some variants)  Air brakes
The Zero was considered the most capable The primary dive bomber of the Japanese Navy.
carrier-based fighter in the world, combining It participated in almost all actions despite being
excellent maneuverability and very long range. considered obsolescent when the war started.
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Mitsubishi 1941 Mitsubishi 1941
F1M 'Pete' [Mod] G4M 'Betty' [Stock]

• Reconnaissance Crew: 2 • Medium Bomber Crew: 7
1.118 8,7 m/s 370 km/h 2.435 9,2 m/s 428 km/h
Originally built as a catapult-launched The G4M was the main twin-engine, land-based
reconnaissance float plane, specializing in bomber used by the Japanese Navy. It had very
gunnery spotting, it took on a number of roles good performance, especially range, which was
including convoy escort, bomber, anti- achieved by its structural lightness and an
submarine, maritime patrol and transport. almost total lack of protection for its crew.
Yokosuka 1942 Nakajima 1942
D4Y Suisei 'Judy' [Mod] A6M2-N 'Rufe' [Stock]

• Dive Bomber Crew: 2 • Interceptor / Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
2.038 14,0 m/s 550 km/h 327 12,4 m/s 436 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook Developed from the A6M Zero for the purposes
One of the fastest dive-bombers of the war. The of supporting amphibious operations and
range of the D4Y was also valuable, and the type defending remote bases, the aircraft was used
was used with success as reconnaissance aircraft for interceptor, fighter-bomber, and short
as well as for kamikaze missions. reconnaissance support, among other uses.
Mitsubishi 1942 Kawanishi 1942
J2M Raiden [Stock] H8K 'Emily' [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Patrol Bomber Crew: 10
621 23,4 m/s 655 km/h 167 8,1 m/s 465 km/h
It was to be a strictly local-defense interceptor, The H8K was a large, shoulder-winged design
intended to counter the threat of high-altitude that is widely regarded as the best flying boat of
bomber raids, and thus relied on speed, climb the war. It was used for maritime patrol duties
performance, and armament at the expense of and its extremely heavy defensive armament
manoeuvrability. earned it deep respect among Allied aircrews.
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Aichi 1942 Kawanishi 1943
B7A Ryusei 'Grace' [Mod] N1K-J Shiden Kai [Stock]

• Torpedo / Dive Bomber Crew: 2 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
114 9,6 m/s 567 km/h 1.435 20,3 m/s 658 km/h
 Air brakes Considered by both its pilots and opponents to
 Folding wings, arresting hook be one of the finest Japanese land-based
Built in small numbers and deprived of the fighters, it possessed heavy armament as well as
carriers it was intended to operate from, it had surprisingly good manoeuvrability and it could
little chance to distinguish itself in combat. compete against the best late-war fighters.
Nakajima 1943 Aichi 1945
B6N Tenzan [Stock] M6A Seiran [Mod]

• Torpedo Bomber Crew: 3 • Dive / Torpedo Bomber Crew: 2
1.268 8,0 m/s 481 km/h 28 8,6 m/s 474 km/h
 Folding wings, arresting hook  Air brakes
During the final years of WWII, Japan was short  Folding wings
of experienced pilots, had already lost most of It was to be launched from a compressed-air
its large carriers, and the B6N was never able to catapult mounted on the forward deck of
fully demonstrate its combat potential. submarine aircraft carriers to search for targets.
Yokosuka 1945 Kyushu 1945
MXY7 Ohka [Stock] J7W Shinden [Mod]

• Kamikaze Crew: 1 • Interceptor (Prototype) Crew: 1
852 n/a 804 km/h 2 12,5 m/s 750 km/h
The Suicide Attacker Ohka was a purpose-built, A propeller-driven aircraft prototype with wings
rocket powered human-guided anti-shipping at the rear of the fuselage, a nose mounted
kamikaze attack plane. A flying bomb that was canard, and pusher engine. A jet-powered
usually carried underneath a G4M Betty version existed as a paper airplane, but never
(G4M2E) bomber to within range of its target. acted upon.
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WWII - Imperial Japanese Army Air Service (1/3)
Nakajima 1937 Mitsubishi 1938
Ki-27 'Nate' [Stock] Ki-21 'Sally' [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Medium Bomber Crew: 5-7
3.368 15,3 m/s 470 km/h 2.064 7,6 m/s 485 km/h
Although it had a slower top speed and worse Losses were high during early combat
climb performance than its competitors, the operations and although it was used in all fronts
Army chose the Nakajima design for its in the Pacific theater, it became clear that the
outstanding turning ability granted by its design was rapidly becoming obsolete, and was
remarkably low wing loading. increasingly shifted away from front-line service.
Showa / Nakajima 1939 Mitsubishi 1939
L2D 'Tabby' [Stock] Ki-51 'Sonia' [Mod]

• Transport Crew: 2-5 • Light Bomber Crew: 2
487 5,7 m/s 354 km/h 2.385 8,4 m/s 424 km/h
A license-built version of the American Douglas Initially deployed against Chinese forces, it
DC-3 and the most important Japanese proved to be too slow to hold up against the
transport in WWII. Although intended for both fighter aircraft of the other Allied powers. As the
civil and military application, the production run war drew to a close, the Japanese began to use
was largely reserved for the Japanese military. it in kamikaze attacks.
Kawasaki 1940 Kawasaki 1941
Ki-48 'Lily' [Mod] Ki-45 Toryu 'Nick' [Stock]

• Light Bomber Crew: 4 • Heavy Fighter Crew: 2
1.997 9,2 m/s 505 km/h 1.701 11,7 m/s 540 km/h
 Air brakes (Dive bomber variants) The Ki-45 was initially used as a long-range
Speed was intended to be its primary defense bomber escort and it was subsequently
and although it was not as fast as more modern deployed in the roles of interception, attack and
fighters, the aircraft was still fast enough to fleet defense, but its greatest strength turned
enable it to often avoid interception. out to be as an anti-bomber interceptor.
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Ki-46 'Dinah' [Stock] Ki-43 Hayabusa 'Oscar' [Stock]

• Reconnaissance Crew: 2 • Fighter Crew: 1
1.742 7,4 m/s 604 km/h 5.919 19,8 m/s 530 km/h
The Ki-46 was regarded by the British RAF as a The Ki-43 was light and easy to fly and became
difficult aircraft to counter, only occasionally legendary for its combat performance in the
intercepting them successfully. During the last early years of the war. It could outmaneuver any
days of the war, it was modified as a high- opponent, but did not have armor and its
altitude interceptor. armament was poor until its final version.
Nakajima 1942 Kawasaki 1942
Ki-44 Shoki 'Tojo' [Mod] Ki-61 Hien 'Tony' [Stock]

1.225 19,5 m/s 605 km/h 3.159 15,2 m/s 580 km/h
Less maneuverable than its predecessor, the It looked so different to the usual Japanese
nimble Ki-43, but clearly superior overall as a fighters that the Allies believed it to be of
combat aircraft. As an interceptor it could match German or Italian origin. Capable of matching
Allied types in climbs and dives, giving pilots Allied aircraft in speed, Ki-61s were superior to
more flexibility in combat and great confidence. contemporaries in almost every respect.
Ki-67 Hiryu 'Peggy' [Stock] Ki-84 Hayate 'Frank' [Stock]

• Heavy Bomber Crew: 6-8 • Fighter Crew: 1
767 6,9 m/s 537 km/h 3.514 19,2 m/s 686 km/h
The Ki-67's performance was remarkable Considered to be the best Japanese fighter to
compared to US medium bombers: it had a high see large scale operations during WWII. The Ki-
level-flight top speed, good manoeuvrability in 84 featured high maneuverability, excellent
high-speed dives, excellent sustained rate of performance, and it was able to match Allied
climb, and outstanding agility. fighters and intercept high-flying bombers.
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Kawasaki 1945
Ki-100 [Stock]
• Fighter Crew: 1
395 13,9 m/s 580 km/h
One of the best interceptors used by the Army
during the entire war. It combined excellent
power and maneuverability. Its high-altitude
performance was limited, but it performed
better than most other IJAAF fighters.
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WWII - Other Axis Countries Aircraft
Industria Aeronautică (Romania) 1941
IAR 80/81 [Stock]

• Fighter Crew: 1
346 14,3 m/s 560 km/h
Developed from various sources resulting in a
performance comparable to contemporary
designs. A bubble canopy was fitted providing
excellent visibility and it remained in frontline
use until the end of the war.
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Post World War II, The Jet Era and Modern Airfare
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The Jet Era and Modern Aircraft (1/5)
Douglas (USA) 1946 Hawker (UK) 1947
A-1 Skyraider [Mod] Sea Fury [Mod]

• Attack Aircraft Crew: 1 • Naval Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
3.180 14,5 m/s 518 km/h 864 21,9 m/s 740 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook  Folding wings, arresting hook
 Folding wings One of the fastest single piston-engined aircraft
A propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age. ever built. The Sea Fury proved to be a popular
Nicknamed “Spad” after the French WWI aircraft fighting effectively even against the
fighter, it saw service between the 40’s and 80’s. MiG-15 jet fighter.
Lockheed (USA) 1947 Republic Aviation (USA) 1947
P-2 Neptune [Mod] F-84 Thunderjet [Mod]

• Patrol and Anti-Submarine Crew: 7-11 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
1.036 5,6 m/s 505 km/h 7.524 19,1 m/s 1.000 km/h
Although the Neptune just missed involvement  Air brakes
in WWII, it was used extensively in both the The USAF's primary strike aircraft during the
Korean War and the Vietnam War. Korean War, the first production fighter aircraft
to utilize inflight refueling and the first fighter
capable of carrying a nuclear weapon.
Grumman (USA) 1947 Lockheed (USA) 1948
F9F Panther [Mod] T-33 Shooting Star [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Training Aircraft Crew: 2
1.382 26,1 m/s 925 /h 6.557 25,4 m/s 970 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook  Air brakes
 Folding wings Developed from the P-80 and also known as the
One of the United States Navy's first successful “T-Bird”, it was even employed as a combat
carrier-based jet fighters. I was used extensively aircraft in some countries.
in the Korean War.
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Tupolev (USSR) 1949 North American (USA) 1949
Tu-4 'Bull' [The Jet Era] F-86 Sabre [The Jet Era]
• Strategic Bomber Crew: 11 • Fighter Crew: 1
847 4,6 m/s 558 km/h 9.860 45,7 m/s 1.106 km/h
A nuclear capable reverse-engineered copy of  Air brakes
the American B-29 Superfortress bomber. It was The most-produced Western jet fighter and
the first Soviet aircraft to drop a test nuclear considered one of the best and most important
weapon and the Tu-4 possessed sufficient range fighter aircraft in the Korean War, it could
to attack US cities on a one-way mission. counter the MiG-15 in high-speed dogfights.
Mikoyan-Gurevich (USSR) 1949 Grumman (USA) 1952
MiG-15 'Fagot' [The Jet Era] F-9 Cougar [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1-2 • Fighter Crew: 1
±18.000 51,2 m/s 1.059 km/h 1.392 29,2 m/s 1.41 /h
 Air brakes  Air brakes, arresting hook
The MiG-15 is often mentioned, along with the  Folding wings
F-86 Sabre, as the best fighter aircraft of the Based on the earlier F9F Panther, the carrier-
Korean War, and among the best fighter aircraft based Cougar replaced the Panther's straight
of all time. wing with a more modern swept wing.
Mikoyan-Gurevich (USSR) 1952 De Havilland (UK) 1952
MiG-17 'Fresco' [The Jet Era] Venom [Mod]

• Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
11.060 65,0 m/s 1.145 km/h 1.431 45,7 m/s 1.030 km/h
 Air brakes  Air brakes, arresting hook (Sea Venom)
An advanced development of the very similar Intended to replace the British Vampire with a
appearing MiG-15, it was used as an effective faster and more agile fighter-bomber. The Sea
threat against supersonic fighters of the United Venom was a navalised version for carrier
States in the Vietnam War. operations.
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Hawker (UK) 1953 North American (USA) 1954
Sea Hawk [Mod] FJ-3 Fury [The Jet Era]

• Naval Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
542 29 m/s 965 /h 741 36,7 m/s 1.088 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook  Air brakes, arresting hook
 Folding wings  Folding wings
The Sea Hawk clean and elegant design proved Carrierborne fighter developed using the design
to be a reliable and sturdy workhorse that of the North American F-86 Sabre. Some units
served until the early 80's. were modified into fighter-bombers.
Lockheed (USA) 1954 Republic Aviation (USA) 1954
XFV Salmon [Mod] F-84F Thunderstreak [Mod]

• Experimental VTOL Fighter Crew: 1 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1
1 55,0 m/s 930 km/h 3.428 42,0 m/s 1.119 km/h
Originated as a result of a proposal for an An evolutionary development of the F-84
aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing Thunderjet and just like its predecessor, the
(VTOL). Only one flying prototype was ever built. Thunderstreak excelled at cruise and had
predictable handling characteristics.
North American (USA) 1954 Mikoyan-Gurevich (USSR) 1955
F-100 Super Sabre [Mod] MiG-19 'Farmer' [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Fighter Crew: 1
2.294 114,0 m/s 1.390 km/h 2.172 180,0 m/s 1.455 km/h
 Drogue parachute  Drogue parachute
Larger and faster than the F-86 Sabre, it was the An interimn design serving to bridge the MiG-17
first aircraft capable of breaking the sound and the MiG-21, it was the first Soviet aircraft
barrier in level flight. capable of supersonic speeds in level flight.
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Tupolev (USSR) 1956 McDonnell Douglas (USA) 1956
Tu-95 'Bear' [Mod] A-4 Skyhawk [Mod]

• Strategic Bomber Crew: 6-7 • Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1-2
+500 10,0 m/s 920 km/h 2.960 43,0 m/s 1.077 km/h
One of the loudest military aircraft: the tips of  Air brakes, arresting hook
the contra-rotating propeller blades move faster The response for a jet-powered attack aircraft to
than the speed of sound. It is expected to serve replace the older A-1 Skyraider. A lightweight
until at least 2040. aircraft with a wing so compact that it does not
need to be folded.
Republic Aviation (USA) 1958 Mikoyan-Gurevich (USSR) 1959
F-105 Thunderchief [Mod] MiG-21 'Fishbed' [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1-2 • Fighter Crew: 1
833 195,0 m/s 2.208 km/h 11.496 225,0 m/s 2.175 km/h
 Air brakes, arresting hook  Air brakes
The Mach 2 capable Thunderchief conducted The most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in
the majority of strike bombing missions during aviation history and the most-produced combat
the early years of the Vietnam War. aircraft since the Korean War.
McDonnell Douglas (USA) 1960 Yakovlev (USSR) 1963
F-4 Phantom II [Mod] Yak-36 'Freehand' [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 2 • Experimental VSTOL Aircraft Crew: 1
5.195 210,0 m/s 2.370 km/h 4 140,0 m/s 900 km/h
 Folding wings  Vectoring nozzles
It set 15 world records, including an absolute A Soviet technology demonstrator for an aircraft
speed record and an absolute altitude record. capable of vertical/short takeoff and landing.
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British Aerospace (UK) 1978 General Dynamics (USA) 1978
Sea Harrier [Mod] F-16 Fighting Falcon [Mod]

• VSTOL Strike Fighter Crew: 1 • Multirole Fighter Crew: 1
111 250,0 m/s 1.182 km/h +4.540 254,0 m/s 2.120 km/h
 Vectoring nozzles  Folding wings
A British naval vertical/short takeoff and landing The most common currently operational military
(VSTOL) jet fighter. jet aircraft in the world.
Sukhoi (USSR) 1981 McDonnell Douglas (USA) 1983
Su-25 'Frogfoot' [Mod] F/A-18 Hornet [Mod]

• Fighter-Bomber Crew: 1 • Multirole Fighter Crew: 1-2
1.024 58,0 m/s 975 km/h 1.480 254,0 m/s 1.915 km/h
 Air brakes  Air brakes, arresting hook
Likened to the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik aircraft  Folding wings
series of WWII, this “Flying Tank” offers an Its versatility and reliability have proven it to be
effective solution to blast targets on the ground. a valuable carrier asset.
McDonnell Douglas (USA) 1985 Embraer (Brazil) 2003
AV-8B Harrier II [Mod] EMB-314 Super Tucano [Mod]

• VSTOL Ground-attack Aircraft Crew: 1 • Attack / Counter insurgency Crew: 1-2
435 74,4 m/s 1.170 km/h +180 24,0 m/s 590 km/h
 Air brakes Also named ALX or A-29, this highly
 Drogue parachute maneuverable turboprop aircraft is designed for
 Vectoring nozzles light attack, counter insurgency, close air
AV-8Bs have participated in numerous military support and reconnaissance missions in high
operations, proving themselves versatile assets. temperature and humidity conditions.
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Post World War II, The Jet Era and Modern Airfare - Helicopters
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Helicopters (1/2)
Bell (USA) 1946 Sikorsky (USA) 1950
Bell 47 [Mod] H-19 Chickasaw [Mod]

• Multipurpose Crew: 1-2 • Utility Crew: 2
5.600 4,3 m/s 169 km/h +1.102 3,5 m/s 163 km/h
This multipurpose light helicopter served a It holds the distinction of being the US Army's
variety of roles including reconnaissance and first true transport helicopter. It played an
scouting, search and rescue, and medevac. It has important role in the initial formulation
also served as the helicopter of choice for basic regarding air mobility and the battlefield
helicopter flight instruction in many countries. employment of troop-carrying helicopters.
Bell Helicopter (USA) 1961 Bell Helicopter (USA) 1966
UH-1 Iroquois (Huey D) [Mod] UH-1 Iroquois (Huey C) [Mod]

• Utility Crew: 1-4 • Utility Crew: 1-4
2.561 8,9 m/s 217 km/h 766 8,9 m/s 217 km/h
Nicknamed “Slicks”, because they did not have Specifically developed as a gunship it was widely
all of the encumbrances of the gunships, it could referred to as the “Huey Hog” or “Heavy Hog”.
carry a crew of four (two pilots and two door This model could seat nine troops and it had an
gunners) and also deliver an infantry section of improved rotor and a greater range.
eight to ten soldiers.
Bell Helicopter (USA) 1967 Mil (USSR) 1967
AH-1 Cobra [Mod] Mi-8 'Hip' [Mod]

• Attack Crew: 2 • Transport Crew: 3
1.116 8,2 m/s 277 km/h +17.000 9,0 m/s 260 km/h
Icon of the Vietnam War, the attack helicopter Used as a transport helicopter, airborne
was developed to closely escort the transports command post, armed gunship, and
and loiter over the landing zone as the battle reconnaissance platform, the Mi-8 is among the
progressed. Upgraded versions continue to fly world's most-produced helicopters and it is used
with the militaries of several nations. by over 50 countries.
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Helicopters (2/2)
Mil (USSR) 1976 MD Helicopters (USA) 1980
Mi-24 'Hind' [Mod] MH-6 Little Bird [Mod]

• Attack Crew: 2-3 • Special Operations Crew: 2
+1.500 12,5 m/s 335 km/h n/a 10,5 m/s 282 km/h
This Russian “Flying Tank” is an example of a Outfitted with outboard benches designed to
large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and ferry up to three commandos on each side, this
low-capacity troop transport with room for eight agile small aircraft can conduct rapid insertions
passengers. It is operated with more than 30 and extractions of special operations forces.
nations.
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Changelog
18-08-2014 v1.00 Initial release.

12-09-2014 v1.01 Redesigned aircraft info card. Added Rate of Climb and Maximum Speed details. Added remaining Allied and Axis countries aircraft. Added the mods:
Lockheed Hudson, Westland Whirlwind, Grumman J2F Duck and Yokosuka D4Y Judy. Some other minor corrections.
09-05-2015 v1.02 Major reorganization of the list. Added the mods: Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Embraer 314 Super Tucano, Aichi D1A Susie, McDonnell Douglas F/A-18
Hornet & AV-8B Harrier II, Kawasaki Ki48 'Lily', Fiat BR.20 Cicogna, Mil Mi-8 'Hip', Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, Westland
Lysander, Gloster Meteor, De Havilland Vampire, Blohm & Voss BV 141, Mitsubishi Ki-67, Douglas A-1 Skyrider, Bell 47, Lockheed P-2 Neptune,
Lockheed XFV, Heinkel He 219 Uhu, Grumman F-9 Cougar, Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star.
10-01-2016 v1.03 Slightly improved presentation. WWI section completely redone. Added the mods: Stinson L-5 Sentinel, Lockheed Model 10 Electra, Armstrong
Whitworth Whitley, Kyushu J7W Shinden, General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, Martin B-26 Marauder, De Havilland Venom, Hawker Sea Hawk, F-
82 Twin Mustang, F-105 Thunderchief, F-84F Thunderstreak, F7F Tigercat, Fairey Battle, Boulton Paul Defiant, Vultee Vengeance, Fairey Firefly, SB2U
Vindicator, TBD Devastator, DC-3 Airliner, Me 410, He 280, Do 17, Ju 188, Ju 388, Siebel Si 204, Junkers W 34, Fl 282 Kolibri, Aichi B7A, Yokosuka B4Y,
Mitsubishi Ki-51, Nakajima Ki-44, Reggiane Re.2000, Reggiane Re.2001, F8F Bearcat.
04-11-2016 v1.10 New ‘The Golden Age’ and ‘The Spanish Civil War’ sections. Enhanced aircraft info card: added crew, all aircraft now finally come with a brief
description or fact. Corrected link to the Free IL2 Modding website. Slightly improved presentation. Added the mods: Savoia-Marchetti SM.81, PZL.37
Los, PZL.23 Karas, Fokker G.I, Bloch MB.150, Arsenal VG-33, Dewoitine D.520, Supermarine Seafang, Hawker Sea Fury, Fi 103R Reichenberg, Gee Bee
Model R, Ford Trimotor, Douglas DC-2, Travel Air 4000, Cierva C.30, Curtiss T-32 Condor II, Stearman Model 75, Lockheed 8 Sirius, Avia B.122,
Supermarine S.5, Breguet 19, Heinkel He 51… and many more.
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• British Heavies and Transport Post World War II and beyond

Morane-Saulnier (FR) 1914 Airco (UK) 1915

Type L [Mod] DH.2 [Mod]

Nieuport (FR) 1916 Nieuport (FR) 1916

11 Bébé [Mod] 17 [Mod]

Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916 SPAD (FR) 1916

1½ Strutter [Mod] S.VII [Mod]

Hanriot (FR) 1916 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916

HD.1 [Mod] Pup [Mod]

Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1916 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1917

Triplane [Mod] Camel [Mod]

Royal Aircraft Factory (UK) 1917 Sopwith Aviation (UK) 1918

S.E.5 [Mod] Snipe [Mod]

B.E.2 [Mod] R.E.8 [Mod]

Bristol (UK) 1916 Breguet (FR) 1917

F.2 [Mod] 14 [Mod]

Airco (UK) 1917 Airco (UK) 1918

DH.9 [Mod] DH.9A [Mod]

Caprioni (IT) 1916 Caprioni (IT) 1918

Ca.3 [Mod] Ca.4 [Mod]

Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1915 Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1916

E.III Eindecker [Mod] W.4 [Mod]

Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1916 Hansa-Brandenburg (DE) 1916

D.III [Mod] D.I [Mod]

Albatros-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1917 Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1917

D.V [Mod] Dr.I [Mod]

Aviatik (Austria-Hungary) 1917 Phönix (Austria-Hungary) 1917

Berg D.I [Mod] D.I [Mod]

Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1918 Fokker-Flugzeugwerke (DE) 1918

D.VII [Mod] D.VIII [Mod]

Zeppelin Luftschiffbau (DE) 1915 AEG (DE) 1916

P Class [Mod] C.IV [Mod]

Luft-Fahrzeug-Gesellschaft (DE) 1916 Hansa-Brandenburg (DE) 1916

Roland C.II [Mod] C.I [Mod]

AEG (DE) 1916 Friedrichshafen (DE) 1917

G.IV [Mod] G.III [Mod]

AEG (DE) 1917 Zeppelin-Staaken (DE) 1917

J.I [Mod] R.VI [Mod]

Travel Air / Curtiss-Wright (USA) 1925 Ford (USA) 1926

2000/3000/4000 [Mod] Trimotor [Mod]

Supermarine (UK) 1927 Lockheed (USA) 1929

S.5 [Mod] Model 8 Sirius [Mod]

de Havilland Aircraft (UK) 1932 Granville Brothers Aircraft (USA) 1932

DH.82 Tiger Moth [Mod] Gee Bee Model R [Mod]

Curtiss (USA) 1933 Cierva (UK) 1934

T-32 Condor II [Mod] C.30 [Mod]

Stearman Aircraft / Boeing (USA) 1934 Avia (Czechoslovakia) 1934

Model 75 [Mod] B.122 [Mod]

Douglas (USA) 1934 Lockheed Corporation (USA) 1935

DC-2 [Mod] Model 10 Electra [Mod]

Douglas (USA) 1936 Lockheed Corporation (USA) 1937

DC-3 [Mod] Model 14 Super Electra [Mod]

Fiat (Italy) 1926 Hawker (UK) 1930

CR.20 [Mod] Hart [Mod]

Hawker (UK) 1931 Vickers (UK) 1933

Fury [Mod] Vildebeest [Mod]

Gourdou-Leseurre (France) 1920 Breguet (France) 1922

GL.30 [Mod] 19 [Mod]

Potez (France) 1925 Nieuport-Delage (France) 1929

25 [Mod] NiD 52 [Mod]

Letov (Czechoslovakia) 1929 Bristol (UK) 1929

Š-31 [Mod] Bulldog [Mod]

Polikarpov (USSR) 1930 SNCAM / SNCASE (France) 1931