2021年12月10日 · American WW2 bombers flown by the United States Air Force and allied pilots played a significant role in destroying enemy defenses, devastating their war production capability, and helping hasten the end of the war (together with American fighter planes of WW2).

The list of aircraft of World War II includes all of the aircraft used by countries which were at war during World War II from the period between when the country joined the war and the time the country withdrew from it, or when the war ended.

The United States manufactured about 300,000 military aircraft just prior to, and during, World War II. Included in this number was large quantities of numerous bomber aircraft. Production totaled 97,810 bombers.

Take a look at the list below: 1. B-17 Flying Fortress (US) During the first half of the 20th Century, the US didn’t have a dedicated Airforce arm, instead the air force was part of the US Army Air Forces. The B-17 was arguable the most successful bomber during WWII.

This is a list of United States bomber aircraft, including those with the capability of bombing, meaning aircraft such as strike aircraft (also known as tactical bombers) and torpedo bombers are included.

2025年2月17日 · Of all the World War II bombers, America’s B-29 Superfortress delivered the greatest impact of the war. This type delivered the only nuclear weapons ever used in combat. On August 6 and 9, 1945, they obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The B-29 first flew in 1942. A massive aircraft, the B-29 weighed 74,000 pounds empty.

2020年7月26日 · Between 1939 and 1945, World War 2 planes evolved to the point the jet engine was introduced and even the first cruise missile would see its first use by the Axis powers. Significant advances were made on both sides with respect to developments in speed, maneuverability, altitude, and armament.

2018年8月8日 · First employed by the Luftwaffe during the invasion of Poland, strategic bombing was soon adopted by the Allies as it became integral to the long-range combat necessary in the years prior to D-Day. 1. Heinkel He 177. A Heinkel He 177 being loaded with bombs in 1944.

Page details all U.S. World War 2 bomber aircraft including torpedo and dive bomber types as well as conceptual (project) and operational platforms.

2024年4月16日 · During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Corps deployed a powerful fleet of heavy bombers, including Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas SBD Dauntless, Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Martin B-26 “Marauder” and more.