How Did Germany's Aircraft Affected The Second World War

While aircraft had little impact in World War I, planes and fighter jets changed the face of war forever in the Second World War. Throughout this war, combat took place on land and at sea, but it was dramatically altered because of the advancements in aviation. After Germany invaded Poland in 1939, battles raged across Europe’s land and seas, but new innovations in the skies tipped the scales in favor of the Americans. The continued improvements in the flying abilities and artillery capabilities of the finest aircraft in World War II from Japan, Germany, the United States and her allies, tremendously influenced the outcome of the Second World War. Germany held the early edge in superior aircraft during World War II. The Focke-Wulfe was introduced in 1941 and was feared by the Allies. With two 7.9-millimeter machine guns and four twenty-millimeter cannons, the Focke-Wulfe 190 was more heavily armed than any other fighter of the time. This aircraft was not only an excellent fighter and fighter-bomber, but was also an effective anti-tank aircraft (“Top Ten Best Aircraft” 2). This plane was very effective at low to mid altitudes and had
The Heinkel He 162 was a single-engine jet fighter, nicknamed the “Salamander” for its ability to survive through fire. With the exception of some longitudinal stability issues, the Heinkel He 162 was fairly maneuverable, but after a fatal first outing, only experienced pilots were placed inside the cockpit. Hailed as a stable gun platform and having a top speed of over 550 miles per hour, it was the fastest jet aircraft of its time. Experts agree that if the Germans had taken the necessary time to carefully develop the aircraft, instead of rushing it into production before the prototypes were finished, the Heinkel He 160 would have been a very formidable opponent (“Heinkel He 162”