The sections are based on flying experience since beta version and up to tier 10 level planes. The main focus is to maximize aerial kills for the most medals that includes the Ace of 20 kills!

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The guide is meant for using the plane types of fighter, multirole, and heavy in anti-aircraft roles only. Refer to the Flying Demolition Expert guide to properly destroy ground targets.

Each plane is unique in its own and requires flight time of at least 50 battles to determine good compatibility. The idea is analogous to trying new clothes on and seeing which works best.

The descending order of importance in dogfighting are sharp turns, firepower, and survivability.

All planes were tested for battle performance in hunting down all 5 warplane types.


Note: Each plane was tested with at least 100 battles and the best plane is only good as its user.

The best skills center on primarily increasing weapon accuracy and maneuverability.

The order of skill selection are:
1. Marksman I
2. Marksman II
3. Aerobatics Expert
4+. Aerodynamics or Protection Expert (depends on current equipment)

Note: Expert Rocketeer should only be selected on certain multirole fighter planes that fires a large salvo of rockets.

These unique pilots have proven themselves to be the deadliest aces in countless battles!
Charlotte does 20% more damage in head-on attacks and Charles gains 10% turn maneuverability during half health.

The two main types of autocannons are either a short-medium range stream of bullets, double long-range single shots, or a combination of both.

The stream attack is fast and requires minimal adjusting for distance. The single critical shots have a delay and requires more distance adjusting to connect the shots.

For each new aircraft, a test run needs to be done to get a feel for the weapons. The practice shots are necessary as each weapon is a bit unique and needs to be fired in a certain way.

When shooting the enemy, sniper mode lands the most connecting shots and best for mid-long range. In short range, normal mode is best for targets that are making sharp turns in dogfighting.

The aircraft needs to brake and slow down when approaching enemy planes to maximize firing time.
Each aircraft has an unique forward-firing weapon with varying firing duration before overheating.

Valuable time is wasted when weapons become fully overheated that forces a lockdown to cool off. To fire additional shots, burst firing is needed when reaching the 50% mark to allow brief cooling in between. This maneuver can destroy a plane completely in a single strafe to move on to the next one.

Certain classes have equipment slots that prolong forward-firing duration.

A combination of flying maneuvers can be used to make very sharp turns in combat. The plane needs to fully brake while using pitch down and the respective yaw to the turning direction. The results vary with the maneuverability of both the target and own.

Flaps are another feature that is exclusive for higher tier planes and can be deployed automatically. Manual use is recommended to be used together all at once with the flying maneuvers.

The control settings need to be visited to use such features.

The layout is friendly for multiple adjacent keys to be pressed at once.

Aircraft with strong engine power and boost can fly away from danger when being tailed. The enemy can still inflict considerable damage when in range. The rolling maneuver is very useful to minimize the damage by reducing the connecting shots from the enemy.

Any aircraft that engages in dogfighting must have Sights for more shots to connect. Higher tier heavies can use the same slot for a G Suit instead for more maneuverability.


The lightweight power unit is mandatory for sharper turns. The uprated engine is to enhance altitude climbing and flying out of danger when being tailed.

The standard loadout requires fire extinguisher, pneumatic control assist (faster turning), and engine cooling.

The fire extinguisher is more important than a medkiit to prevent further fire damage. Engine cooling offers superior movement by increasing boost time every 90 seconds, unlike the improved mixture control.

The extra slot can be used with Exhaust Bleed Inerting system when available. Universal ammunition is mandatory for chance of fire and critical damage.

Note: Any of these items can be swapped out with premium variations at the cost of gold instead of credits.

The most expensive paint is needed for each of the 4 environments to further enhance survivability by increasing tolerance to AA damage. Camouflage is not as useful due to constant dogfighting.

All competent pilots must even out the point score system to reach the squall line.
The purpose is to score 5 kills to earn the Kozhedub medal!

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