American Fighter Aircraft in the World War II: Weapons and Air Forces of the World

In this book, we review the basic models of US Air Force fighters who took part in the Second World War and learn their tactical and technical characteristics. We will also focus on the description of some fights with their participation.

Military aviation in America developed in several different ways than in Europe. The geographical position contributed to the development of the carrier fleet and deck aircraft. From a technical point of view, American aircraft also stood out against the European: they had an unusual fuselage layout (P-38, P-39), powerful radial engines and the prevalence of machine-gun armament. In general, speed and range prevailed over maneuverability and lightness. This was due to their main task - escort long-range bombers.

For American military aircraft, the war began with an attack on Pearl Harbor, when dozens of USAAF fighters were destroyed before they left the runway. Further developments were also not inspiring. Meeting with Japanese A6M was often the last for American pilots. Parity was established only with the appearance of highly mobile P-38 and F4U. The end of World War II put American B-29 dropped atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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2PA fighter
Bellanca 28-90 fighter bomber
CW-19 Assault fighter
CW-21 Demon Assault fighter
F2A Buffalo deck fighter
Grumman F2F deck scout fighter
F2G Super Corsair deck fighter
F2R Dark Shark deck fighter
P-61B Black Widow night fighter
F3A Corsair deck fighter
F3F deck fighter
F4F Wildcat deck fighter
F4F-3S Wild Catfish float fighter
F4U Corsair deck fighter
F5F Skyrocket deck fighter