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10 most powerful fighters of the Second World War
Written by Sakhal
The ratings given in this article are based in a rough estimation of the effectiveness of the guns installed on these ten superb fighter aircraft from the Second World war. The calculation was effectuated by taking into account the most fundamental aspects of an artillery piece created with the purpose of destroying or damaging an aircraft; in this case I have used the caliber, the rate of fire, the muzzle speed and the number of guns. These ratings are meant to represent instant firepower, which accounts for how destructive the artillery installed in a certain aircraft can be in a given moment. Caliber represents the capability to cause damage, rate of fire represents the capability to saturate the space with projectiles, which increases the chances of hitting the target, and muzzle speed helps to estimate the effective range and piercing power.
Related videosNumber 10
Focke-Wulf Fw 190D-9 Dora
2 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
2 x 13 mm at 900 rpm
Rating: 24.7
2 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
2 x 13 mm at 900 rpm
Rating: 24.7
Number 9
Vought F4U Corsair (machine guns)
6 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 27.1
6 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 27.1
Number 8
North American P51D Mustang
6 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 27.1
6 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 27.1
Number 7
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV
2 x 20 mm at 750 rpm
2 x 12.7 mm at 890 rpm
Rating: 27.6
2 x 20 mm at 750 rpm
2 x 12.7 mm at 890 rpm
Rating: 27.6
Number 6
Focke-Wulf Ta 152H
1 x 30 mm at 650 rpm
2 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
Rating: 28.1
1 x 30 mm at 650 rpm
2 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
Rating: 28.1
Number 5
Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
3 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
2 x 12.7 mm at 575 rpm
Rating: 29.2
3 x 20 mm at 675 rpm
2 x 12.7 mm at 575 rpm
Rating: 29.2
Number 4
Vought F4U Corsair (cannons)
4 x 20 mm at 650 rpm
Rating: 35.5
4 x 20 mm at 650 rpm
Rating: 35.5
Number 3
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
8 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 36.1
8 x 12.7 mm at 800 rpm
Rating: 36.1
Number 2
Supermarine Spiteful Mk XIV
4 x 20 mm at 750 rpm
Rating: 39.6
4 x 20 mm at 750 rpm
Rating: 39.6
Number 1
Messerschmitt Me 262A Schwalbe
4 x 30 mm at 650 rpm
Rating: 49.6
4 x 30 mm at 650 rpm
Rating: 49.6
Brief history of the Messerschmitt Me 262 turbojet fighter aircraft
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Website: Military History
Article submitted: 2014-10-28
Article updated: 2019-01-13
E-mail:
Website: Military History
Article submitted: 2014-10-28
Article updated: 2019-01-13
