Summary The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk had 2,226 aerial victories, becoming a frontline fighter during WWII. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress secured 2,500 aerial victories during WWII and served primarily in the European Theater. The Lockheed P-38 Lightning claimed 3,785 aerial victories and was famed for its versatility in all theaters of war.
Each aircraft had thousands of aerial victories thanks to its timely entry into service and exceptional combat capabilities. From air-to-air combat to ground attack sorties, these aircraft participated in numerous activities during the war on different fronts. Based on the number of aerial victories, we look at the deadliest aircraft of the Second World War.
5 Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Aerial victories: 2,226 Gross weight: 8,515 lb (3,862 kg) Maximum speed : 361 mph (581 km/h, 314 kn) at 15,000 ft (4,600 m) Range : 716 mi (1,152 km, 622 NM) Guns : Browning machine guns Bombs : Up to 2,000 lb using hardpoints under the fuselage and two underwing The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is a single-engine fighter bomber designed and developed by Curtiss Wright in the late 1930s. It entered military service in 1939 and was used by most Allied powers during World War II. After its first flight in October 1938, the manufacturer enabled rapid entry into production and service.
With the aircraft’s popularity, particularly when several other types were still in the development phase, it became a frontline fighter until the end of the war. The P-40 Warhawk and the Grum.
