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In my opinion, the greatest the aircraft is the aircraft that does it's job better than all the rest - no matter it's type. Since you cannot compare a transport to a fighter ,this is the only logical way of going about things.
But did they have the technical and operational impact of the C-47? I would venture to say no, no matter what type of other aircraft is compared. The C-47 was the benchmark for military cargo and civilian aircraft that is still cast in stone almost 70 years after its first flight. Not only was the C-47 the greatest aircraft of WW2 but probably the greatest aircraft of all-time.yes you are right with your personal view. Dakota do it's job very good...but in my opinion,there is other airplanes(attack/denfense)tha may it's job very well
many people in this thread put the c 47 on the top... it is a nice airplane yes, but i do not conform that a cargo airplane may be the best ww2 aircraft.
I think that a attack or defensive aircraft may be the best choice.