Statistics

Balance of Air Power at Armistice, by Type

 

Fighter Observation Day Bomber Night Bomber Total
U.S. 330 293 117 - 740
Britain 759 503 306 190 1,758
France 1,344 1,505 225 247 3,321
Italy 336 360 36 80 812
Belgium 45 100 - 8 153
Total Allies 2,814 2,761 684 525 6,784
           
Germany 1,020 1,442 - 268 2,730
Austria-Huntary 220 391 - 11 622
Total Central Powers 1,240 1,833 - 279 3,352

 

Source: Modley, R. & Cawley, T. J., Aviation Facts and Figures 1953.

Last modified: 10 December 2022