Crazy facts about World War II era aircrafts you didn't know. The Faka Wolf FW 190 had a top speed of 410 miles per hour, making it the fastest fighter aircraft in the world in 1941. It was also one of the most heavily armed fighter jets of the war, with 220 mm cannons and 213 mm machine guns. The Messerschmitt BF109 was the most produced fighter aircraft in history, with over 33,000 built. It was also one of the most versatile fighter jets of the war, being used for everything from air to air combat to ground attack. The Hawker Hurricane was the most successful British fighter aircraft of the war, with over 14,000 built. It was also one of the most heavily used fighter jets of the war, being involved in every major campaign. The P-51 Mustang was so fast that it could outrun its own bullets. The bullet's muzzle velocity was 800 feet per second, while the P-51's top speed was 440 miles per hour, or 790 feet per second.