What pilot has the most kills in one day?

Emil Lang shot down 18 Soviet fighters on 3 November 1943, the most kills on a single day by any pilot in history. August Lambert shot down 17 Soviet aircraft on a single day in 1944.
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What pilot has the most kills in history?

1. Erich “Bubi” Hartmann. Erich Hartmann is the most successful fighter pilot of all times – with 352 kills. A number that will never be surpassed.
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How many kills is an ace pilot?

A flying ace, fighter ace or air ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.
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Does 5 kills make you an ace?

“Ace” is the title bestowed on those downing 5 enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat. During World War I the press first used the term when referring to French pilot Adolphe Pegoud who scored his 5th kill in July 1915.
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How many air kills does it take to be an ace?

The term 'ace' is generally taken to mean any fighter pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft. Lone aerial combat provided an outlet for acts of personal bravery.
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Who is the greatest War pilot of all time?

Erich Alfred Hartmann (19 April 1922 – 20 September 1993) was a German fighter pilot during World War II and the most successful fighter ace in the history of aerial warfare.
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What ww2 pilot had the most kills?

While serving in Germany's Luftwaffe in World War II, Erich Hartmann flew more than 1,400 missions in the Messerschmitt Bf 109, enabling him to score an astonishing 352 kills. How did Hartmann get so good at dominating the skies over the Eastern Front?
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Who was the most feared pilot?

20 May 2022. Erich Hartmann, sometimes referred to as the 'Black Devil', is the deadliest fighter pilot in history, having downed 352 Allied planes during World War Two over the course of some 1,400 missions.
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What is the deadliest US aircraft?

As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world, the F-35 gives pilots the critical advantage against any adversary, enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe.
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Can Tom Cruise fly a jet?

It's not just a stunt for Top Gun: Cruise is actually an experienced pilot who's been in possession of a professional license since 1994. In an interview with James Corden, Cruise mentioned that he has a flying license for several types of aeroplane, including fighter jets and commercial flights.
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Which ace has the most kills?

Known as the “Ace of Aces,” Major Richard Ira Bong is credited with the downing of an impressive confirmed total of 40 enemy aircraft. Top Image: Major Richard Bong courtesy of the US Air Force.
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When was the last dogfight?

The last dogfights between piston-engine, propeller-driven airplanes weren't fought in the skies over Germany in the 1940s or even Korea in the 1950s. They occurred in Central America in 1969, and all of the combatants were flying U.S.-built Corsairs and Mustangs.
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Who shot down Red Baron?

In July 1917 The Red Baron crashed in Belgium after being attacked by Captain Donald Cunnell of The Royal Flying Corps, sustaining a severe head injury, likely a skull fracture. In spite of blurred consciousness and visual compromise he had managed to land his plane.
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How many F 15 shot down?

“The lore of the F-15—its' got 104 air-to-air kills and it's never been shot down in combat,” said Lt. Col. Tyler Cox, an Eagle Driver who currently commands the 114th Fighter Squadron at Kingsley Field. “It's unheard of in the fighter community.”
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How many kills do you need to be a tank ace?

A single tank battle, in any conflict, past and present, can saw an ace emerge. By default, the same rules of 5 confirmed "kills" apply.
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How many is an ace in cod?

Ace: One player killing all five opponents (the whole team) in one round.
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What happens if you get an ace?

An increase in the risk of certain health problems in adulthood, such as cancer and heart disease, as well as increasing the risk of mental health difficulties, violence and becoming a victim of violence. An increase in the risk of mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
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Can a 2 beat an ace in war?

Card Ranks

The card rankings, from highest to lowest, in War are as follows: A or Ace, K or King, Q or Queen, J or Jack, and all the numbers from the descending order, i.e., Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three and Two. Nothing beats an Ace, and no other card can beat a 2.
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Are Navy or Air Force pilots better?

Is one better than the other? While there are overall some subtle differences, the truth is that both Navy pilots and Air Force pilots are highly respected and equally skilled.
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What does ACE stand for?

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Violence Prevention.
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Who is the most famous pilot?

The Wright Brothers

Wilbur and Orville Wright are arguably the most famous pilots in the history of flight. They ushered into the age of aviation on December 17, 1903, when they flew the world's first successful motorized aircraft.
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Who kills the most air to air?

Erich Hartmann is the most successful fighter pilot of all times – with 352 kills. A number that will never be surpassed.
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