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American WW2 planes ranked: the 9 best US fighters of World War II by combat record and production, with speeds, kills, numbers built and photos.

A great part of the outcome of World War Two was decided in the air. Air raids and bombing campaigns conducted by more and more sophisticated aircraft helped the Allies win the war. Many of the mass-produced aircraft models are still household names today. These are the most produced aircraft of the second world war

When the Wright brothers took off for their first flight on 17 December 1903 in a motor-powered engine, they opened a whole new frontier of aviation and flying. It took almost half a century for successful jet aircraft to be operational, and German engineers led the way on this front. Are jet-engined aircraft one of the

The Second World War was undoubtedly the most significant military event of the last century. It was fought on all fronts, but the most prominent role was played by fighter airplanes. The era saw fast-paced innovation in aviation technology and gave birth to some of the best aircraft and aerial combat feats that are remembered

WW2 helicopters were real. Germany flew the first production helicopters, the US built the R-4, and autogyros flew the rest. Here are 10 and their roles.

For people interested in World War II or military bombers, there is no shortage of interesting tidbits of information available. People from all different countries are interested in the British bombers of World War II, particularly since they played such an important role in winning that war. During World War II, Allied forces united to

With tensions in Europe rapidly growing at the end of the 1930s, several nations such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union started rapidly developing their flying military. Rapid development is, as you would expect, not ideal for developing the best product out there… This is an overview of some of the worst

If there is one thing that stood out in World War II, it was the fighter jets and bomber planes that were constantly being developed to outdo the power of the enemies’ planes. The Japanese bombers were undoubtedly some of the best, in part because they had technologically advanced companies such as Mitsubishi and Nakajima

Aircraft played an essential role in the Second World War, as opponents tried to dominate the air to take down ships and enemy targets below by dropping torpedoes. However, some models were destroyed because of their own design flaws. Warfare tactics in World War II were vastly different from those used in previous battles. Countries

The fastest plane in WW2 was the Me 163 Komet rocket fighter at about 596 mph. See the 13 fastest warplanes that flew in combat, ranked by speed.