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I don`t think the poll is too good - it puts small observer planes, tactical fighter recces and big long range strategical recce planes in one basket to choose from.
Now, obviously an FR plane is not well suited to observe for artilerry, a bigger long range recce aircraft may be not too well suited to do quick, low-altitude sprints over enemy troops, probably bristling with quad .50s or 20mm Vierlings and so on... different roles, different planes.
The Japs had some great long aircraft but their low speed offered no protection.
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At the end of the war the Ar234.. for continuous service the Mosquito.. for the US a toss up between F-5 (P-38) and F-6 (P-51) because it was armed.
All had great speed, range and high ceiling making it difficult to stop any of them.
I heard the Ki-46 Dinah was quite effective and fast as well
I heard the Ki-46 Dinah was quite effective and fast as well