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The list of aircraft of World War II includes all of the aircraft used by countries which were at war during World War II from the period between when the country joined the war and the time the country withdrew from it, or when the war ended.
It’s not easy picking the top 11 fighter planes from World War 2 — some had an edge in speed and maneuverability, others relied mostly on firepower. But somebody had to do the ranking so here we’ve rounded up the best war birds that dominated the skies during the bloodiest war in human history:
This article celebrates 12 special American fighter planes of WW2 and their performances, though perhaps not impressive according to modern aviation standards. It exemplifies a period in history that recorded the most unprecedented evolution in aircraft technology.
The United States produced more than 300,000 airplanes in World War II. Below are 25 of the most celebrated types, most of them still flying today.
Weighing 10,000 pounds empty, the Thunderbolt was the largest single-engine fighter built by any country during World War II. Fully loaded with pilot, fuel and armaments, it topped out at more...
Here’s a look at some of the most challenging fighters to fly in WWII and what made them so tricky. 1. Vought F4U Corsair. Air2Air / YouTube. The Vought F4U Corsair, used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, was known for its distinctive gull wings and powerful engine. However, its long nose created poor visibility during landings and takeoffs ...
Flying at 540 miles per hour, and armed with four 30 mm cannon, the Messerschmitt Me 262 was faster and better armed than any other fighter in WWII. Its arrival ushered the dawn of the jet age and revolutionized aerial warfare, but it came too late to stave off Germany’s defeat.
America produced several famous and widely used fighter planes during WW2, such as the P-51 Mustang, F4U Corsair, and P-47 Thunderbolt. The Mustang was a fast and reliable aircraft, making it an ideal long-range escort fighter.
1. Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The museum’s Bf 109G-10 is painted to represent an aircraft from Jagdgeschwader 300, a unit that defended Germany against Allied bombers during WWII. Credit: US Air Force / Commons.
The Museum’s collection of 30 World War II-era American military aircraft ranges from propeller-driven trainers, fighters, flying boats, and bombers to the nation’s first generation of jet-powered fighters to take to the air.