World War 2 planes
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
In 1937 the Boeing Aircraft Company built America's first
all-metal, four-engine heavy bomber, the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. It had
13.5 machine guns, and with an average bomb load of 6,000
pounds.
all-metal, four-engine heavy bomber, the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. It had
13.5 machine guns, and with an average bomb load of 6,000
pounds.
Junkers Ju-88
Believed by many to be the most important
German bomber in World War II, the Ju-88 was use on the front-line service
throughout 1939-1945. Its ability to adapt enabled it to be used as a bomber,
dive bomber, torpedo bomber, heavy fighter and night fighter.
German bomber in World War II, the Ju-88 was use on the front-line service
throughout 1939-1945. Its ability to adapt enabled it to be used as a bomber,
dive bomber, torpedo bomber, heavy fighter and night fighter.
De Havilland Mosquito
Nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder," the Mosquito
was one of the most versatile aircraft during World War II.
Being constructed of wood, the plane was almost undetectable by radar.
Also it was one of the fastest planes in World War II, due to its speed it
didn’t need to carry defensive arms because it could outrun any enemy fighter
plane. It could also carry a payload of 2,000 pounds and the ability to fly from
10 feet to 31,000 feet.
was one of the most versatile aircraft during World War II.
Being constructed of wood, the plane was almost undetectable by radar.
Also it was one of the fastest planes in World War II, due to its speed it
didn’t need to carry defensive arms because it could outrun any enemy fighter
plane. It could also carry a payload of 2,000 pounds and the ability to fly from
10 feet to 31,000 feet.
Me 262 Schwalbe
The top speed of the Me 262 schwalbe was
540 mph, loaded with weapons such as four 30mm MK-108 cannons. As the first of
its kind, the Me 262 inspired equal measures of fear and admiration, so it also
scores at the top of the scales in the fear factor
category.
540 mph, loaded with weapons such as four 30mm MK-108 cannons. As the first of
its kind, the Me 262 inspired equal measures of fear and admiration, so it also
scores at the top of the scales in the fear factor
category.
Super marine Spitfire
The Super marine Spitfire had a Rolls-Royce
Merlin V-12 piston engine, and a top speed of 369 mph. On board they had Eight
Browning .303 machine guns and in later version, four 20mm cannon. Now they are
used in British theaters of conflict, the Spitfire still remains the unrivaled
symbol of victory and Britain's finest hour.
Merlin V-12 piston engine, and a top speed of 369 mph. On board they had Eight
Browning .303 machine guns and in later version, four 20mm cannon. Now they are
used in British theaters of conflict, the Spitfire still remains the unrivaled
symbol of victory and Britain's finest hour.
P-51D Mustang
P-51D Mustangs were manufactured in North
American, they used 1600 HP Packard-built Merlin 61 piston engine and had a top
speed of 437 mph. On board the P-51D Mustang they had Six wing-mounted
.50-caliber machine guns Fitted with external drop-tanks. The Mustang's shooting
range was extended to almost 2,000 miles, making it the only Allied fighter
capable of protecting the Allied bombers on long-range.
American, they used 1600 HP Packard-built Merlin 61 piston engine and had a top
speed of 437 mph. On board the P-51D Mustang they had Six wing-mounted
.50-caliber machine guns Fitted with external drop-tanks. The Mustang's shooting
range was extended to almost 2,000 miles, making it the only Allied fighter
capable of protecting the Allied bombers on long-range.