Most "Bad Ass" looking Aircraft of WW2

[Torch]

Always thought these were bad ass..

 

[Admiral Beez]

P&W R-1535

It does appear to be the closest candidate and offers a little more power, but the P&W is almost 20% heavier and wider than the GR14.

 

[GrauGeist]

Over 160 more HP at only 7 inches wider plus it's roughly 70 pounds heavier than the 14M

 

[RagTag]

75mm of Badassness. Now about those punky powerplants......

 

[Elmas]

 

[glennasher]

It's hard to argue about the Beaufighter, it just oozes 'pugnacious' badassery, at least on the Allies side. It beats even the B-25H in my book. Pugnacious has to be the best descriptor of that bird.

 

[michael rauls]

It's hard to argue about the Beaufighter, it just oozes 'pugnacious' badassery, at least on the Allies side. It beats even the B-25H in my book. Pugnacious has to be the best descriptor of that bird.

Like rating just for using the term "badassery"

 

[Hardlydank]

Most badass fighter: Me-262
Most badass bomber: B-29
Most badass recon plane: C6N
Most badass trainer: T-6

 

[Admiral Beez]

7 inches wider plus it's roughly 70 pounds heavier than the 14M

Yes, that's the 20% wider and heavier I mentioned. That's a lot.

Considering that the designer didn't leave sufficient space for the instruments, I wonder if there's space for two heavier and wider engines.

 

[RagTag]

Agree, I could go with the Beaufighter on the Allied side. Again on looks. Something about those snub nosed twins. Those pictures of Beaufighters disassembling German shipping are some of the most amazing in-action aerial shots.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Agree, I could go with the Beaufighter on the Allied side. Again on looks. Something about those snub nosed twins. Those pictures of Beaufighters disassembling German shipping are some of the most amazing in-action aerial shots.

Yeah, Bristol got it right with the Beaufighter... but then lost their way with the Brigand.

 

[soulezoo]

75mm of Badassness. Now about those punky powerplants......
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I'll see your offer and raise you one B-25H with 75mm of Badassness + 10 additional Ma Deuces.

 

[XBe02Drvr]

I'll see your offer and raise you one B-25H with 75mm of Badassness + 10 additional Ma Deuces.
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"Capt. Skelton A. ('Skip') Baumber, Commanding."

 

[Dimlee]

Did not reach the frontline but deserved an honorary mention?
No issues with powerplants, 75 mm looks more intimidating than on B-25H. And a badass name as well. GRRRizzzly.

 

[RagTag]

I'll see your offer and raise you one B-25H with 75mm of Badassness + 10 additional Ma Deuces.
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Granted, you have a point, but with a business end that looks like a bit like a beluga, that takes the badass factor back a bit...

 

[jmcalli2]

Yeah, no.2 after the cannon-armed Stuka would be the B-25HView attachment 501825 View attachment 501826
By the way I took the photos at New Smyrna Beach, FL in April of 2016

The 75mm armed B-25 wins my vote. This one with eight fifties is at the USS Alabama site near Mobile.

 

[soulezoo]

Granted, you have a point, but with a business end that looks like a bit like a beluga, that takes the badass factor back a bit...
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I like Beluga, especially the vodka, the caviar....

 

[Dimlee]

I like Beluga, especially the vodka, the caviar....

And Airbus Beluga is real Bad Ass of the transport aviation.
Sorry, not WWII, but I could not resist.

 

[gjs238]

Ok. The Most Beautiful Aircraft of WW2 has been a popular thread. What about the most "bad ass" looking plane? You know, the one that looks like it means business just sitting there on the hardstand or grass field?

My vote is for the P-47 Thunderbolt or a Hawker Typhoon loaded up with bombs and rockets. What do you think? What others would you nominate?

Wind Swords

The person taking this photo probably thought this Me 410 Hornisse with BK 5 cannon was pretty badass.

 

[Graeme]

Not within the thread's time period - but the COW gun at the front of the Blackburn Perth looks rather "badass". And if the gun don't work - hit'em with the anchor...