Yup. Loved those things. F-18s are cool and all, but they just don't have the "character" of the A-10.
Favorite military aircraft?
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Yup. Loved those things. F-18s are cool and all, but they just don't have the "character" of the A-10.
Yes, "amazing"
(Area 51, anyone?)
Ah, B-25 Mitchell, isn't it?
My favs:
The B-58 Hustler Didn't see a lot of use but what a pretty aircraft.
The Phantom. Coolest fighter ever, IMO.
The B-52. Let's face it, they still fly them today-which boggles the mind when you think about it. These babies have been delivering payloads for half a century. I mean, you didn't see a lot of Dehavilland Jennys in 'Nam, now did you? What a plane!
And I'd like to include mention of the P-40. Those things were amazing in their day. Had WWII been avoided(slowing fighter development) they might have still been in service in 1950 or even later.
Fixed wing jet: XB-70 Valkerye
Rotary Wing: AH-56A Cheyenne Gunship
Just too freakin' cool not to be mentioned here: X-20 Dynasoar
Rotary Wing: AH-56A Cheyenne Gunship
Just too freakin' cool not to be mentioned here: X-20 Dynasoar
Ditto on the A10 - love that plane!
Also a rare plane from WW2 the P61 Blackwidow.
The F8 Crusader because it looks fast standing still, much like the F104.
Something about the PBY Catalina always catches my eye as well.
Screw the SR-71, all it could do is take pictures. The YF12 variant was an armed interceptor!
Also a rare plane from WW2 the P61 Blackwidow.
The F8 Crusader because it looks fast standing still, much like the F104.
Something about the PBY Catalina always catches my eye as well.
Screw the SR-71, all it could do is take pictures. The YF12 variant was an armed interceptor!
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I love the AH-56A. There is a very very slight connection to Airwolf.. Airwolf being File A56-7W. I was told by someone who worked on the show that the Cheyenne was used as the inspiration, being one of the fastest combat choppers ever designed. They threw the A56 reference in there as a homage.
The Tu-95 is in a similar spot. They were first flown in 1952, and the Russian Air Force plans on keeping them in the air until at least 2040.
For looks the B-1 Lancer and V-22 Osprey.
If I had to choose an aircraft whose purpose I liked the most, I don't know what I'd pick. The plane that can get the most relief to the most people in the shortest amount of time. Whatever that is!
If I had to choose an aircraft whose purpose I liked the most, I don't know what I'd pick. The plane that can get the most relief to the most people in the shortest amount of time. Whatever that is!
My top two have got the be the F/A-18E Super Hornet and the F-15 Eagle. My being able to work on both of those programs only increased my admiration of them. 
I'm also fascinated by Russian/former Soviet aircraft, especially the MiG-25. I'd love to be able to see one of those in person.
The Bird of Prey also has a special place for me, but since it was only a demonstrator, it doesn't have the gut-punching power of the other aircraft.
I'm also fascinated by Russian/former Soviet aircraft, especially the MiG-25. I'd love to be able to see one of those in person.
The Bird of Prey also has a special place for me, but since it was only a demonstrator, it doesn't have the gut-punching power of the other aircraft.
I'm going to have to say the B-52. It's just a cool plane. I also like the C-5 and the F-16. The B-2 is cool, too. (My sister and I call it the Bat-plane.)
Am taking the family to the local airshow tomorrow - just learnt that there's going to be a Herc that you can go into and look around. Can't wait!
This:
The legendary Spitfire. The Battle of Britain. Need I say more.
The legendary Spitfire. The Battle of Britain. Need I say more.
I didn't realize so many people liked the A-10. I've mostly only heard people who judge planes on aesthetics gripe about how hideous it is.
My favorites in no particular order.
B52
P3 Type aircraft I currently work on.
B25
EA6B Prowler This was the aircraft I worked on while in the Navy.
P51 Mustang
F8F Bearcat
A3D Skyraider "Whale"
F14 Tomcat
A4C Skyhawk "Scooter"
F/A18 Hornet
B52
P3 Type aircraft I currently work on.
B25
EA6B Prowler This was the aircraft I worked on while in the Navy.
P51 Mustang
F8F Bearcat
A3D Skyraider "Whale"
F14 Tomcat
A4C Skyhawk "Scooter"
F/A18 Hornet
My favorite is probably the F-16. Just a damned sexy plane.
Spitfires and Mustangs from WWII were cool. Bf109s too.
Oooh, and the B-17 has to get a mention, on account of me sinking probably 100+ hours into flying it in Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe.
I also like the A-10 a lot.
Spitfires and Mustangs from WWII were cool. Bf109s too.
Oooh, and the B-17 has to get a mention, on account of me sinking probably 100+ hours into flying it in Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe.
I also like the A-10 a lot.
I think my favourites are the A10 Thunderbolt II and the B1 Lancer. The first because it is made of pure awesome - it won't take any crap from anyone. And the Lancer looks amazing in flight.
The Avro Vulcan is a good one too. Its massive profile and its function are quite awe-inspring.
The Sukhoi SU-30 Flanker and following types of aircraft. When the Russian air force was rebuilding itself after the collapse of the Soviet Union they still managed to create this.
And then, of course, the only aircraft which gives me goosebumps when I see her in flight: the Spitfire.
The Avro Vulcan is a good one too. Its massive profile and its function are quite awe-inspring.
The Sukhoi SU-30 Flanker and following types of aircraft. When the Russian air force was rebuilding itself after the collapse of the Soviet Union they still managed to create this.
And then, of course, the only aircraft which gives me goosebumps when I see her in flight: the Spitfire.
Yes, you are right! What was I thinking... Must have put on my boots too tight
I agree, but I much more prefer the earlier models with the different canopy. I don't think the tearshaped canopy suits the Spitfire very well. Though it does so on the Mustang. Another great plane btw! "Cadillac of the Sky!"This:
The legendary Spitfire. The Battle of Britain. Need I say more.