2006-12-31 18:47:00 · 5 answers · asked by Harry Merkin 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I was a Mustang fan for years until I saw the History Channel show on the F6F Hellcat vs the Mitsu A6M Zero.
No contest.
2006-12-31 21:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by Yote' 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say...I would say the P-51 Mustang, it was a great fighter, and fulfilled an important role with fighter escort, but I'm not sure you could say it was the absolute best all around. I might actually go with the Spitfire: fast, maneuverable.
The Japs had some really great planes, especially the Zero. Downside: of course - little or no armor. They were not too big on protecting the pilots.
I think my personal favorites were the P-38 Lightning (strange bird - but fast!) and the F-4U Corsair.
Can't really pick an all around best though...each was designed for a purpose. Really, the Mustang helped save the American bomber campaign in Europe though, so that has to be a consideration.
2007-01-01 03:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by powhound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The P-51 Mustang was the best American fighter plane of WWII because it dominated the skies and were easier to sneak in and out of the sky. It possessed a wing of great potential and had a great role in allowing the allies to win the war.
2007-01-01 03:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
North American P-51 Mustang!!!!!
2007-01-01 09:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bf-109F-4
109f-4 under emergency power tested at 416mph (670km) @ 20k plus some scorching climb rates (DB601E clearance given in Feb '42).
2007-01-01 02:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by A Flower for a SIn 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋