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.

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.

This page lists all of the combat aircraft used in World War 2 including fighter, bomber and transport types. Also included are prototypes and conceptual types that never saw the light of day.

2020年7月26日 · Between 1939 and 1945, World War 2 planes evolved to the point the jet engine was introduced, and even the first cruise missile would see its first use by the Axis powers. Significant advances were made on both sides concerning developments in speed, maneuverability, altitude, and armament.

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.

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.

During World War II, aviation firmly established itself as a critical component of modern warfare from the Battle of Britain in the early stages to the great aircraft carrier battles between American and Japanese Pacific fleets and the final delivery of nuclear weapons.

Small, fast, and agile, fighters struggled for air superiority in all theaters of the war. Regardless of being ground attack aircraft, dive bombers, torpedo bombers, or heavy bombers, these aircraft dropped terror from the sky against ground targets and ships alike.

Pages in category "Lists of World War II aircraft" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Top 10 Fighter Planes of World War II: The top-ten list of fighter planes from World War II includes the Lockheed P-38J Lightning, the North American P-51D Mustang, and the Republic P-47D Thunderbolt. Aircraft Between 1939 and 1945: The Royal Air Force flew aircraft such as the Short Stirling, the Vickers Warwick, and the Douglas Havoc.