These figures are especially impressive considering the Flying Tigers' P-40 planes were outdated compared to the likes of Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Zero, one of the most legendary planes of WW2.

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was among the aircrafts used in ... and a turbocharger for high-altitude flying. The Grumman F6F Hellcat could be ranked among the top aircrafts; however, it was introduced ...