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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating|5}}. It was introduced in Update 1.37.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].
  
 
The XF5F Skyrocket is an oddity. Its lightweight coupled with the underwhelming armament aren't what you'd expect from a twin-engine fighter, but so is its manoeuverability. Indeed, it is among the most agile twin engine plane out there, coupled with the low weight and its two power plants, makes for a unique flying style.
 
The XF5F Skyrocket is an oddity. Its lightweight coupled with the underwhelming armament aren't what you'd expect from a twin-engine fighter, but so is its manoeuverability. Indeed, it is among the most agile twin engine plane out there, coupled with the low weight and its two power plants, makes for a unique flying style.
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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| 611 || 546 || 10,400 || 19.9 || 20.6 || 22.7 || 18.9 || 180
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| 611 || 546 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.9 || 20.6 || 22.7 || 18.9 || 180
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,800 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,800 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| 642 || 576 || 10,400 || 18.2 || 19.0 || 27.4 || 20.3 || 180
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| 642 || 576 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.2 || 19.0 || 27.4 || 20.3 || 180
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
|-
 
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X     <!-- ✓ -->
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X ||     <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
| 722 || 370 || 487 || ~10 || ~8
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 487 || ~10 || ~8
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! 100% Engine power
 
! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
| 1,200-5,000 m || 1,200 hp  
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| 1,200-5,000 m || 1,200 hp || N/A
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! 100% Engine power
 
! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
| 4,200-9,000 m || 1,120 hp  
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| 4,200-9,000 m || 1,120 hp || N/A
 
|-
 
|-
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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<!-- ! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|- -->
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 9.5 mm Steel plate in nose.
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* 9.5 mm Steel plate in nose
* 9.5 mm Steel plate behind pilot.
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* 9.5 mm Steel plate behind pilot
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
 
{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
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* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Exploiting the opponent's weakness while relying on a fast straight-line acceleration for escapes out of an unfavorable situation.
 
Exploiting the opponent's weakness while relying on a fast straight-line acceleration for escapes out of an unfavorable situation.
  
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
! Type  
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! Type
 
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|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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===Modules===
 
===Modules===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan = "1"| Tier
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! colspan="1" | Tier
!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
!colspan = "1"| Weaponry
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! colspan="1" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| Offensive 7 mm
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
|  
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
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| New 7 mm MGs
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| Offensive 12 mm
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
|  
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|
|  
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| Cover
 
| Cover
| New 20 mm Cannons
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| New 12 mm MGs
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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* As a gift plane, all modules are researched from the get-go.
 
* As a gift plane, all modules are researched from the get-go.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Media ==
 
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
 
  
 
==Obtainable events==
 
==Obtainable events==
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* In March 2016, the XF5F was obtainable in the [http://warthunder.com/en/news/3610-special-team-deathmatch-win-rare-vehicles-en "War Thunder:100"] team deathmatch event
 
* In March 2016, the XF5F was obtainable in the [http://warthunder.com/en/news/3610-special-team-deathmatch-win-rare-vehicles-en "War Thunder:100"] team deathmatch event
 
* In September 2017, the XF5F was obtainable in the [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4978-special-us-air-force-day-get-the-xf5f-skyrocket-en U.S. Air Force Anniversary Event]
 
* In September 2017, the XF5F was obtainable in the [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4978-special-us-air-force-day-get-the-xf5f-skyrocket-en U.S. Air Force Anniversary Event]
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== Media ==
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== See also ==
 
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== External links ==
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/97454-grumman-xf5f/ War Thunder Aircraft Data Sheet: Grumman XF5F]
 
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/97454-grumman-xf5f/ War Thunder Aircraft Data Sheet: Grumman XF5F]
 
* [http://www.aviation-history.com/grumman/xf5f.html Aviation History Online Museum - Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket]
 
* [http://www.aviation-history.com/grumman/xf5f.html Aviation History Online Museum - Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket]

Revision as of 11:34, 8 April 2019

Rank 6 USA
F-5C Pack
XF5F
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XF5F
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Description

GarageImage XF5F.jpg


The XF5F Skyrocket is a premium rank III American fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB) and 2.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.37.

The XF5F Skyrocket is an oddity. Its lightweight coupled with the underwhelming armament aren't what you'd expect from a twin-engine fighter, but so is its manoeuverability. Indeed, it is among the most agile twin engine plane out there, coupled with the low weight and its two power plants, makes for a unique flying style. The Skyrocket's primary role is going to be Boom and Zoom ; the climb is pretty good, and so is the energy retention if you stay under 550 kph and opt for smooth, moderate turns. However, the lack of heavy armament means that you will have to keep your guns on target longer in order to achieve consistent damage. Such opportunity comes when the enemy is low on speed and unsuspecting; for example at the top of a loop, or in a sustained turn fight with an ally plane. Be cautious as you go past 600 kph however, as it locks up, similar to the XP-50's high speed compression. Overall, the XF5F is a plane that favors high alt, medium speed engagements, where it is safe from crashing in the ground and has room to maneuver.

If need be, you can push the XF5F into a more aggressive energy fighter, similar to the Bf 109's, where looping back on the enemy while holding superior speed and altitude allows to extinguish the energy little by little. The responsive roll and pull, coupled to the effective combat flaps and engine throttle management and acceleration, allows for some nifty dogfight against heavier planes that believe to hold an easy prey. Keep in mind however that the engine will overheat badly at low altitude and even more so at around 2,800m due to the supercharger setting in. Temperature isn't nearly as critical at higher altitude (around 12K ft) where fresh air will cool your motor apparatus quickly. Alternatively, you may manually set the radiators to ~40% water/20% oil for continuous 100% engine power.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 5,800 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
611 546 9400 19.9 20.6 22.7 18.9 180
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 5,800 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
642 576 9400 18.2 19.0 27.4 20.3 180

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h)
Gear limit
(km/h)
Combat flap
(km/h)
Max Static G
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487 ~10 ~8
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h)
Rudder
(km/h)
Elevators
(km/h)
Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 400 < 350 > 320
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,200-5,000 m 1,200 hp N/A
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,200-9,000 m 1,120 hp N/A

Survivability and armour

  • 9.5 mm Steel plate in nose
  • 9.5 mm Steel plate behind pilot

Armaments

Offensive armament

The XF5F is armed with:

  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
  • 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Usage in battles

Exploiting the opponent's weakness while relying on a fast straight-line acceleration for escapes out of an unfavorable situation.

Especially energy fighters (Bf 109/C.205/La-5) trying to out turn a twin-engine plane can be lured into stall-speed turn fights and intercepted during their subsequent speed recovery.

Single engagements at low altitude are optimal thanks to fast acceleration trumping dive speed and climb.

Engagements with multiple opponents are to be avoided, since the XF5F needs a substantially longer time to effectively engage and eliminate a target.

In Realistic Battle and Simulator Battle, the stiff opposition, in form of Bf 109 G-2s, Fw 190As, Yak-9Ts, Yak-3, and La-5FN will give you a serious run for your money. Always make sure you hold the energy advantage at all time and pick your fights with care.

Countering an XF5F could include out-diving or -stalling with horizontal maneuvers followed up by a steep ascend; exploiting its weak energy retention and sluggishness at low speeds. Another tactic is to force the XF5F into a head on attack. Since it's not very well armed, chances are it will lose, unless it manages to accurately snipe from a distance or dodges the head-on.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 12 mm
IV Cover New 12 mm MGs
  • As a gift plane, all modules are researched from the get-go.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Telescopic sight for RB/SB
  • Good maneuverability overall
  • Superb turn time
  • Nose mounted armament
  • Can fly on a single engine, albeit not for long
  • Does not have an arrestor hook, however can land on carrier for repair/rearm

Cons:

  • Weak armament
  • Compresses hard after 600 kph
  • Horrible energy retention
  • Big size, easy target
  • Big fragile engines
  • Engine overheats fast
  • Somewhat underwhelming climb rate
  • Terrible high altitude performance
  • No WEP in RB/SB

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).

Obtainable events

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


USA twin-engine fighters
P-38  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38L-5-LO · P-38K · YP-38
P-61  P-61A-11 · P-61C-1
F7F  F7F-1 · F7F-3
Other  XF5F · XP-50 · F-82E

USA premium aircraft
Fighters  Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · P-40C · P-43A-1
  P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55
  ▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc
Twin-engine fighters  XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3
Jet fighters  P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A
Strike aircraft  A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · A-6E TRAM · A-10A
Bombers  A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PV-2D