UGLIEST PLANE EVER?

gregers

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February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Saturday, August 2, 2003 2:23 PM

Time for me to jump on the A 10 bandwagon, ok it isn't the cutest of aircraft but the slo, mo, film i saw from the inside of a target tank as it got shreaded by THAT gun was a thing of beauty. that alone should keep it out of the running for the ugly vote ..Greg

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 2, 2003 6:20 AM

As far as the A-10 is concerned, aesthetically speaking I've never been a fan of it myself.But as a true believer of "Beauty is as beauty does" I cannot deny that the Warthog is absolutely gorgeous.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 2, 2003 5:37 AM

Sorry to disturb but the ugliest plane ever would have to be the A-10 thunderbolt
no offense to others but thats my opinion
supersonic Dylan

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gregers

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Posted by gregers on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:20 PM

LMAO....Greg

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:09 PM

I heard that Starfix is releasing that kit in 1/64th scale, amid a huge fanfare. Rumors are that "Baghdad Bob" will be doing the T. V. commercials. I've got to start saving for it . . .the retail price will be $.99 at Wall Mart. If I can find one shall I get you one as well ? They're sure to sell out fast. Imagine ! An Arsenal-Delanne 10-C2 of your VERY OWN ! ! !

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Friday, August 1, 2003 5:36 PM

I'm with Greg, Who makes the kit of this ugly little scamp! Tongue [:P]

I had better pick up a resin cockpit and photoetch set. Who puts out the best sets for this beauty Question [?]

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gregers

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February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Friday, August 1, 2003 1:24 PM

Hey Pixilater thanks for those pics, that arsenal-delanne is one supermegafugly aircraft. it kinda makes me want to model it because it is that ugly...cheers...Greg

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 8:09 AM

You have got to be kidding! The 104? I guess if you walked into a room and Kate Bosworth and Tammy Faye were there you would not know the difference. Those 30s French bombers are UGLY maybe one of those guys designed the Airtruk.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 1, 2003 7:36 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by upnorth

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For me, the top 5 list of less than aesthetically pleasing aircraft goes to this effect:

1: Shorts Seamew
2: Fairey Gannet
3: Super Guppy
4: Grumman C-2 Greyhound
5: Republic F-105 Thunderchief
(snip)

Of course the C-2 is also the most gorgeous a/c in the world when it shows up on the ball w/about a 1,000 lbs of "pony express" (mail) for the battle group.... Smile [:)]

Will Dossel
Last of the Steeljaws (VAW-122)

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duckman

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Posted by duckman on Friday, August 1, 2003 3:14 AM

common listen to me those planes are beautiful compared to the god dam firicken BLOHM &VOSS BV-141B look it up and you'll see!!!!!!!!!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:49 PM

Here is my ugly list...

1. F4 Phantom
2. F104 Starfighter
3. Hellcat

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 8:42 PM

Here are 3 that I find particularly unappealing to the eye.I know that others have mentioned French aircraft, I think this one is atypical. Some great stomach churners, there ! Keep 'em coming !

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 7:45 PM

WELL fancy calling the Gannet UGLY!! Shame on you. And the little Seamew.
I'll grant you that the Airtruck wasn't tthe best looker of all time but she was practicle.
My vote for the ugliest a/c would go for the French inter-war bombers. Now they landed on the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down!!
Also I think that the Westland P12 tandem wing beach straffer would finish well up in the ugly awards.
I flew in Gannets in the RAN and loved them.
Dai

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 5:10 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by hou_ge2000

A 10 isn't that ugly...take it off your list

....and this coming from a guy who said the F-4 is!!?

It's true what they say I guess, beauty (and ugly) really is in the eye of the beholder.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:30 PM

A 10 isn't that ugly...take it off your list

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:16 PM

Based solely on looks, here's my ugliest aircraft list...They're all great (some are legendary) aircraft, but still qualify as ugly. No significance in the
order listed...

F-4 Phantom
A-6 Intruder
A-10 Warthog
C-130 Hercules
Victor Tankers
DC/KC-10
A-7 Corsair
Harrier GR-3
IL-76
MiG-23/27
F-117A Nighthawk
Dassault Rafale (Just doesn't look right IMHO)

Brian
SJAFB

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 4:13 PM

SU-27? Too much going on there. Someone took an eagle, tomcat, and a hornet threw them in the blender and sukhoi design bureau opened that blender and said "Ya looks good, make fly." AIRTRUK look it up!!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:40 PM

Ugliest: F4 phantom
Prettiest: Su 27

nuff said.

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duckman

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Posted by duckman on Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:38 PM

no no no!! all you are wrong the ugliest plane ever built is the
BLOHM & VOSS BV-141B
look it up and you will see im right

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Revell- 1/72 Messerschmitt Me P1099

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duckman

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Posted by duckman on Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:34 PM

no no no all you are wrong the ugliest plane ever built is the B

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 31, 2003 3:25 PM

There are three on my list . The PZL-104 Wilga, the M-15 Belphegor, and someones nightmare come true the Transavia Airtruk.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 5:44 PM

British planes come in two types: 1: poetry in flight and 2: ugly beyond all possible belief. In category 2, I nominate the Bristol Freighter of the '50's. A folk tale of flying tells of the Freighter coming into Boston airport way back when. The ATC supposedly contacted the captain of this nightmare and in the process of giving him landing clearance, quizzically inquired,"Uh, sir, tell me; did you make it yourself?" Sadly the reply is unknown.....

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:42 PM

AH! Insulting the Demon like that! Big Smile [:D]

(j/k)
1950's jets forever!
I think the Westland Wyvern and the Fairey Gannet aren't too pretty though.

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Woody

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From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Sunday, May 18, 2003 9:26 PM

bobandgina and mdchadbourne, what you talkin bout! Both thoughs planes are raging beauties! I must now find a private place to weep. Big Smile [:D]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 18, 2003 7:36 PM

This is easy for me - the McDonnell F3H-2 Demon. When taxiing, the nose would bob up and down enough to make the poor pilot seasick. It was underpowered, too.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 18, 2003 3:02 PM

Although you all have valid arguments I must say that that ythe all time ugliest piece of kit to hit the sky has to be the Hawker Tempest. I mean.... it has all the right lines, but non of them are in the right places