The airframe of a WWII fighter plane was typically made of lightweight metal, such as aluminum or magnesium. The fuselage, or body of the plane, was usually a monocoque structure, meaning that it was made of a single, continuous sheet of metal. The wings were also typically made of a single sheet of metal, but they were often reinforced with spars and ribs. The tail assembly was usually made of a combination of metal and fabric.
Engine
The engine of a WWII fighter plane was typically a piston engine, which used a piston to compress and ignite a fuel-air mixture. The engines were usually air-cooled, meaning that they used air to cool the cylinders. The engines were also typically supercharged, meaning that they used a supercharger to increase the air pressure in the cylinders. This allowed the engines to produce more power at higher altitudes.
Propeller
The propeller of a WWII fighter plane was typically made of wood or metal. The propellers were usually three-bladed or four-bladed. The propellers were usually driven by the engine through a gearbox.
Controls
The controls of a WWII fighter plane were typically located in the cockpit. The pilot used a control stick to move the ailerons, which controlled the roll of the plane. The pilot used a rudder pedal to move the rudder, which controlled the yaw of the plane. The pilot used a throttle lever to control the power of the engine.
Armament
The armament of a WWII fighter plane typically consisted of machine guns and cannons. The machine guns were usually mounted in the wings or nose of the plane. The cannons were usually mounted in the wings or under the fuselage. Some fighter planes also carried bombs or rockets.