Luftwaffe

Luftwaffe Aircraft Index

A comprehensive, alphabetical guide to the primary aircraft that defined the Luftwaffe in World War II.

Blohm und Voss "BV-155", Fighter

One of the more bizarre piston-engine fighters to emerge from the Third Reich during World War II was the clumsy high-altitude interceptor BV.155.

Dornier "Do-335 Pfeil", Fighter

The Do-335 "Pfeil" was the fastest piston-engine aircraft in history. This aircraft was a truly revolutionary design, although its tandem twin-engine layout was not entirely new.

Focke-Wulf "Fw-190", Fighter

It has long been an axiom that when a combat aircraft enters service, its potential successor should already be on the drawing board.

Focke-Wulf "Ta-154 Moskito", Fighter

In the spring of 1943, Focke-Wulf began underwater testing of the completed Ta.154 fuselage in Alatsee, Bavaria. The fuselage was mounted under a float equipped with measuring instruments.

Dornier "Do-17", Bomber

The Do.17 was created when German air warfare theory relegated fighters to a secondary role, giving priority to high-speed bombers capable of evading interception.