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.

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.

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.

Jul 26, 2020 · 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.

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.

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.

Aircraft of World War II (Aerospace Publications, 1988), with photos, production data, service histories, countries of origin, and specifications for most World War II fighters, bombers and cargo planes.

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.

Index of World War II combat and civilian aircraft arranged by country. Complete list of all combat aircraft used during the World War II period. Listing of all aircraft used by the Allied powers during World War II. Listing of all aircraft used by the Axis powers during World War II.