Most beautiful Jet Aircraft

[Hiob]

Hey Guys,

just a test for the Poll functionality, but I thought, I could as well ask a more or less interesting question.

What is in your opinion the most beautiful Jet Aircraft? I'm talking about the real plane, that the DCS module is based on.

Which one is the Ferrari 250 GTO and which one the Fiat Multipla?

Have a nice day!

I always liked the F-16 but over time the Mirage F1 grew on me.

[Hiob]

Keep the votes coming! 

[Eugel]

That´s a tough question with lots of good choices, but I´ll go with my first instict: The F-16, it´s just such a sexy thing...

[Mainstay]

The MiG-29 is the most beautiful looking aircraft out there for me

Edited April 26, 2024 by Mainstay

[Hiob]

33 minutes ago, Mainstay said:

The MiG-29 is the most beautiful looking aircraft out there for me

 

Would certainly be a runner up for me as well…..

[Rifter]

A stunning beauty I would say…

[Hiob]

Eye of the beholder….. 

[LucShep]

F-14 Tomcat is, IMHO, the most beautiful Jet Aircraft ever created.

The proportions, the lines, the details, it's just... ...perfect. 
It's one of those man created objects that can well be considered a work of art, even if that never was the purpose.
Like the Supermarine Spitfire (WW2 warbird propeller aircraft) long before it, you simply can not ignore its "machine-beauty" appeal.

The original 80s T.G. movie and arcade video game (Afterburner!) may have brought it to cult status but, IMO, even without all that it would always be absolutely striking. 

To me, it's the equivalent to a Ducati 916 or a Ferrari Testarossa (or maybe an F40, but not a 250 GTO - there's no equivalent to that in aviation, IMO)
All of these are icons and reflections of their own respective time period but, regardless, with a timeless and unparalleled beautiful design.

Edited April 27, 2024 by LucShep

[Hiob]

10 minutes ago, LucShep said:

F-14 Tomcat is, IMHO, the most beautiful Jet Aircraft ever created.

The proportions, the lines, the details, it's just... ...perfect. 
It's one of those man created objects that can well be considered a work of art, even if that never was the purpose.
A bit like the Supermarine Spitfire (WW2 warbird propeller aircraft) long before it, you simply can not ignore its "machine-beauty" appeal.

The original T.G. movie and 80s arcade video games (Afterburner!) may have brought it to cult status but, IMO, even without all that it would always be absolutely striking. 

To me, it's the equivalent to a Ducati 916 or a Ferrari Testarossa (or maybe an F40, but not a 250 GTO - there's no equivalent to that in aviation, IMO)
All of which are icons and reflections of their own respective time period, but with a common timeless beautiful design regardless.

 

I like the Tomcat, a lot. And it is an attractive plane. For me, its only problem is, that it is just too big to be perfect. ….and to complicated.

I find it more badass than beautiful. When I made this poll I had in fact, next to the 250 GTO a Ducati 916 in mind.

But I get why you like it! 

[Hiob]

Current leaders (in random order):

 

[Qcumber]

The F-16 is 50 years old and still looks like a modern/futuristic design. It's the ultimate iconic jet. There are lots of other I like but this is the Ferrari. Paint it red, put mirrored glass on the cockpit and take a look. 

[Hiob]

Just now, Qcumber said:

The F-16 is 50 years old and still looks like a modern/futuristic design. It's the ultimate iconic jet. There are lots of other I like but this is the Ferrari. Paint it red, put mirrored glass on the cockpit and take a look. 

 

[Qcumber]

3 hours ago, Gunfreak said:

Interesting. Were was the Nike batteries placed if not by the air stations?

 

1 minute ago, Hiob said:

 

Has anyone done an F-16 red Ferrari DCS skin yet? 

[MAXsenna]

2 hours ago, Qcumber said:

The F-16 is 50 years old and still looks like a modern/futuristic design. It's the ultimate iconic jet. There are lots of other I like but this is the Ferrari. Paint it red, put mirrored glass on the cockpit and take a look. 

Yeah! The F-16 is way more Ferrari than the F-14!

[Hiob]

6 hours ago, MAXsenna said:

Yeah! The F-16 is way more Ferrari than the F-14!

still, it has something to it, I admit. Especially with wings fully swept back. Pure power - a different kind of beautiful.

[Hiob]

8 hours ago, Qcumber said:

The F-16 is 50 years old and still looks like a modern/futuristic design. It's the ultimate iconic jet. There are lots of other I like but this is the Ferrari. Paint it red, put mirrored glass on the cockpit and take a look. 

Thinking about the age of the Viper, the design has indeed proven timeless. Unfortunately it is very rarely seen clean, but most of the times carrying bags or armed to the teeth. Again badass, but the beautiful lines are lost. The airshow image with the colorful paintjob above looks very „916“ to me though! 

[Qcumber]

12 minutes ago, Hiob said:

Thinking about the age of the Viper, the design has indeed proven timeless. Unfortunately it is very rarely seen clean, but most of the times carrying bags or armed to the teeth. Again badass, but the beautiful lines are lost. The airshow image with the colorful paintjob above looks very „916“ to me though! 

Yes. It's a bit like a Ferrari with a trailer, a roof pod and bikes in the back. 

[MAXsenna]

Yes. It's a bit like a Ferrari with a trailer, a roof pod and bikes in the back. 

Well, Turkey vs. Viper. Just sayin'! Nah! No worries. Love the Tomcat. Wings swept back like Hiob says, it's beautiful in a bad ass way. No wonder why it was the main villain in Transformers, while the Eagle was the good guys.

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[LucShep]

4 hours ago, Qcumber said:

Yes. It's a bit like a Ferrari with a trailer, a roof pod and bikes in the back. 

Heh  
I just think the F16C looks feminine, fragile and petite. For automotive equivalent, it's like the hairdresser's Miata in such company... 

Have to say, the F-15 Eagle is another very striking aircraft and a thing of beauty.

[Hawkeye60]

Got to be in the top five IMHO

[Hiob]

53 minutes ago, Hawkeye60 said:

Got to be in the top five IMHO

Unfortunately not in DCS right now, and the poll entries are limited to 20 anyway. Therefore - not in the contest, but otherwise I agree!

[Slippa]

Tonka Tonka Tonka.

 

2 hours ago, LucShep said:

I just think the F16C looks feminine, fragile and petite. For automotive equivalent, it's like the hairdresser's Miata in such company...

  I know what you mean. I love it though. Still looks gorgeous.

[Beirut]

The answer is clear. 

 

 

 

[Hiob]

All great aircraft - not part of the poll though unfortunately.

Also, to point it out once again: Beautiful <> Badass!

 

Nevertheless.

So far, the Tomcat is the leader, followed by a tie between the Viper and the Flanker. The Latter wasn't on my shortlist (that place was kind of taken by the OG Fulcrum), but I can see why people like it.....

[Hiob]

Really Guys? The Tomcat? Brute force badassery over elegance? 

Keep the Votes coming - that's not representative yet!