Most Unattractive Aircraft of WW2

[fannum]

Miles M.35 Libellula . Let's try and forget that it beget this...Miles M.39B Libellula

I always felt they were either a creative parts depot manager trying to make maximum use of excess spares or assembled by some dyslexic mechanics who held their manual upside down!
But then, Burt Rutan had to get his inspiration somewhere ...

 

[fannum]

I was aware of the AirTruck's design features, but was trying to get into the spirit of the thread.

Back when the Short Skyvan came out, it was claimed that when unloaded from the shipper, they threw away the airplane and flew the container ...

Meanwhile, on lake Maggiore, the Italians attempt to upstage French design.

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Seeking to improve their bottom line, Caproni acquired financing from their Venetian division, which made window blinds!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or lack of. The prototype Franken-fighter P-75 makes my list. View attachment 781960

IMHO, absolutely the most misbegotten example of contract manipulation and misrepresentation from WWII. Fisher managed to grab the designation out of order and co-opt the patriotic Eagle name as they enhanced their marketing, and the inept design team claimed big savings by robbing parts from existing production aircraft: SBD empennage, P-51/P-40 wing panels, F4U landing gear and drive train engineering from P-39/P-63. Some claim the P-75 project was a "high-priority" project to help GM avoid the added strain of Superfortress production. The "Eagle" was given extensive media coverage prior to its first flight, being trumpeted as a "wonder plane".

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

Especially the dining room/ball room with a grand view of the countryside from all the windows _ sort of like a Zeppelin passenger flight

Complete with wine cellar.

 

[buffnut453]

But it was the first 4 engines bird to bomb Berlin...

This comment led me to a piece of aviation history of which I was unaware. The Allies were planning a night bombing raid on Berlin towards the end of 1918. The new Handley Page V1500 "strategic" bomber was selected for the mission. It was tasked and aircraft were actually taxying out to take off when the entire operation was cancelled. The night in question? 10 November 1918. Apparently, with the Armistice expected to be signed imminently, it was decided not to provoke things further by bombing Berlin.

You may now all return to your feast of ugly aircraft….seems like it's the antithesis of cute kitten photos.

 

[Escuadrilla Azul]

There you have son AI generated aircraft, including B-17 and P-51.

Viewer discrection is advised:

AI paints some high points from the history of American aviation and the results are staggering in their photorealistic accuracy.

Above: How it was done: happy AI artists in action. As is well known, AI is imminently poised to destroy all humans, mostly (it would seem) by producing pictures of people with too many fingers. Hu…

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[pinehilljoe]

Back when the Short Skyvan came out, it was claimed that when unloaded from the shipper, they threw away the airplane and flew the container ...
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Seeking to improve their bottom line, Caproni acquired financing from their Venetian division, which made window blinds!

IMHO, absolutely the most misbegotten example of contract manipulation and misrepresentation from WWII. Fisher managed to grab the designation out of order and co-opt the patriotic Eagle name as they enhanced their marketing, and the inept design team claimed big savings by robbing parts from existing production aircraft: SBD empennage, P-51/P-40 wing panels, F4U landing gear and drive train engineering from P-39/P-63. Some claim the P-75 project was a "high-priority" project to help GM avoid the added strain of Superfortress production. The "Eagle" was given extensive media coverage prior to its first flight, being trumpeted as a "wonder plane".

I keep thinking the P-75 was ordered because the GM Congressional Lobby got it approved. Why would anyone let a design contract go to an automaker that was already fat with War Production and the license building of aircraft, when multiple designs were flying that did the same mission? that said it is still one of my favorites.

 

[herman1rg]

There you have son AI generated aircraft, including B-17 and P-51.

Viewer discrection is advised:

AI paints some high points from the history of American aviation and the results are staggering in their photorealistic accuracy.

Above: How it was done: happy AI artists in action. As is well known, AI is imminently poised to destroy all humans, mostly (it would seem) by producing pictures of people with too many fingers. Hu…

hushkit.net

WTAF?

There's a British version also

AI attempts to draw British aircraft and we spit out our collective tea in awe at these magnificent obscenities

This is what happens when AI draws “a beautiful American 1940s airliner”. How will it cope with British types? As everyone knows, AI will definitely turn against us and destroy all huma…

hushkit.net

 

[Skyediamonds]

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I share the same sentiments as you about the -621. In my mind, it's beautiful & has given reliable service for many years.

 

[SaparotRob]

WTAF?

There's a British version also

AI attempts to draw British aircraft and we spit out our collective tea in awe at these magnificent obscenities

This is what happens when AI draws “a beautiful American 1940s airliner”. How will it cope with British types? As everyone knows, AI will definitely turn against us and destroy all huma…

hushkit.net

What's wrong with the British ones?

 

[WARSPITER]

What's wrong with the British ones?

They look like they were designed by ChatGPBloch which would make them too French.