This was the only American fighter that could shoot down V-1 buzz bombs.
- P-36 Hawk
- P-43 Lancer
- P-47 Thunderbolt
- P-51 Mustang
P-51 Mustang. Of all the American fighters only the P-51 had the range and ceiling to chase and shoot down the unmanned V-1 Vengeance weapon.
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