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It featured a retractable landing gear, all-metal monocoque construction and closed canopy. At the time of its inception, the Me 109 was the most advanced fighter platform. In the Battle of Britain, this was Germany’s primary fighter where it engaged with the Royal Air Force’s Spitfires and Hurricanes as they battled for air superiority – one of the keys in achieving the downfall of the British Empire. It also took part in various devastating attacks against the Allied forces. Yes, it was indeed a tough opponent – a very lethal fighter in dogfight. Faced against the Grumman F4F Wildcat, Brewster F2A Buffalo, and the Curtiss P-40, it could out-maneuver them all. It wasn’t just a symbol of their air superiority and power, it also paved the way for numerous innovations in naval aviation. During World War 2, it became the Japanese aircraft with the most number built and produced. In the Pacific Theater, it could easily best its ground-based counterparts thus swiftly earning a legendary reputation. It was a formidable fighter with a kill ratio of 12 to 1. It boasted of speed and impressive endurance.

Being the primary naval fighter of the Imperial Japanese Navy, it was a legendary dogfighter with very long range and incredible maneuverability. Mitsubishi A6M ZeroĪlso called ‘Reisen’ or ‘Zeke’, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero served as a nasty shock to the Allied Forces. However, despite all that, this tactical fighter is also known for being easy-to-handle by both novice and well-experienced pilots. Owing to its highly impressive design and power armament, it’s no wonder it has become legendary. Almost 5,000 Yak-3s fought against the Luftwaffe and thus solidified its worth from the moment it was unleashed against the enemy. It was most especially valuable on the Eastern Front because aerial battles took place at low altitudes. Much loved by pilots and ground crews, its unmatched maneuverability coupled by an impressive rate of climb made it a tough aerial opponent with a stellar kill-to-loss ratio. Its excellent performance was a huge surprise to the Luftwaffe – they started to fear this low altitude fighter-interceptor when they found out it could out-climb, out-turn and even out-accelerate their Focke-Wulf 190 and Messerschmitt Bf 109. Soviet Yakovlev Yak-3 Pinterest via Ī powerful dogfighter, the Yakovlev Yak-3 was small and light but robust all the same.