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View Poll Results: WWII fighter beauty contest
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The German Bf 109
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The Japanese Zero
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The English Spitfire
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The American P-51
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The Soviet Yak 9
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The French Dewoitine 520
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May 24, 2003, 14:11
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Chieftain
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WWII fighter beauty contest.
This is the 2nd part of my WWII poll series. This time it's about fighter air crafts.
1st here is the German candidate, the legendary Bf 109
The Bf 109B first entered combat with German-manned Condor Legion units during the Spanish Civil War and they were a welcome replacement for the obsolete Heinkel He 51 biplane fighter. The Bf 109C, introduced in 1938, retained the twin 7.9mm MG 17 machine guns mounted above the engine, but replaced the single MG 17 firing through the propeller spinner with two MG 17s in the wings.
then the Japanese Mitsubishi Zero
The Japanese Zeke/Zero was a carrier-based plane that could outperform Allied land-based fighters. With its lightweight construction and powerful engine, this sleek fighter was extremely fast, maneuverable, and able to travel great distances. Heavily armed and capable of exacting substantial losses, the Zero was one of Japan’s premier aircraft fighters.
followed by the English Spitfire
First produced in 1938, the Spitfire played an important role for the Allied Forces until the end of the war. Over time, the Spitfire was modified to incorporate heavier armor, better machine guns, and a more powerful engine. Renowned for its sleek design and unique oval wings, the Spitfire had the speed and maneuverability to counter Germany’s best fighter aircraft.
then the American Mustang P-51
Fast and agile, the P-51 Mustang also had great range and the ability to wreak havoc on the enemy. This sleek fighter served many purposes during World War II, including flying bomber escort on long-range missions over Germany. Before the Mustang arrived on the scene, U.S. bombers on daylight missions into the Fatherland were easy prey for Luftwaffe fighters on the prowl.
only to be challenged by the Soviet Yak-9 Yukolev
First used in combat at the Battle of Stalingrad, the Yak-9 couldn’t typically keep up with the technologically superior German fighter aircraft in one-on-one dogfights. However, Russian air forces often had an advantage in terms of the number of planes in the skies because they were able to mass-produce the Yak-9. All in all, Russia produced more Yak-9s than any other fighter aircraft.
Go commies!
then the French Dewoitine 520
By far the best fighter produced by France before the armistice of June of 1940. Although a little under the Bf-109 in pure performance, it had an advantage in maneuvrability. It equipped a first squadron in February of 1940 but it was not numerous enough to face the mighty Luftwaffe when the Campaign in the West started. It managed to shoot down 150 planes for a loss of 85. The production continued under the Vichy regime. 400 of them were seized by the Germans to equip the air force of their Rumanian, Italian and Bulgarian allies.
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May 24, 2003, 14:16
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P-38 roxors!
Bargle, I'll settle for the spitfire.
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May 24, 2003, 14:20
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Nothing beats the Banana-fighter...
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May 24, 2003, 14:26
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Where's the Typhoon?
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May 24, 2003, 14:28
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Originally posted by ADG
Nothing beats the Banana-fighter...
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beat me to that. 
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May 24, 2003, 14:30
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No it doesn't. Not as a fighter, not as a beauty contest plane.
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May 24, 2003, 14:33
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The American P-51 was always my favorite...
In flight:
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May 24, 2003, 14:39
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Originally posted by Azazel
No it doesn't. Not as a fighter, not as a beauty contest plane.
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Bullocks! Just look at her! Two engines, baby -- just think of the speed!
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May 24, 2003, 14:41
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nice tactical bomber.
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May 24, 2003, 14:41
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Quote:
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Originally posted by Agathon
Where's the Typhoon?
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it crash landed while on its way to the contest area
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May 24, 2003, 15:02
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Later Spitfire versions are the most elegant. Just the Rolls-Royce amongst the WWII fighter planes 
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May 24, 2003, 15:03
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Spitfire. It's beautiful, it looks mean, it has a cool name.
'nuff said.
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May 24, 2003, 15:17
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I favor the simplicity of the Zero.
But, I agree, the P-38 could take this field.
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May 24, 2003, 15:18
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Well, it better be good for SOMETHING, I guess.
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May 24, 2003, 16:22
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ME-262!
It was designed as a fighter
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May 24, 2003, 16:55
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Spitfire.
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May 24, 2003, 16:57
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De Havilland Mosquito is the best!
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May 24, 2003, 16:59
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Crappy picture of the Mustang, doesn't do justice. 
At least Corsair wasn't a choice. That would have made it more difficult by some.
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May 24, 2003, 17:07
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The P-38 and P-51, while being about the best planes out there, weren't lookers.
It's technically a fighter/bomber, but the De Havilland Mosquito takes some beating for looks.
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May 24, 2003, 17:11
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Gotta love that balsa/ply/balsa sandwich for the material of the Mozzie
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May 24, 2003, 17:11
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Well, I think the P-51 is very pretty.
THE MOSQUITO IS A DOGASS UGLY AIRPLANE. 
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May 24, 2003, 17:13
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THE MOSQUITO IS A DOGASS UGLY AIRPLANE
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May 24, 2003, 17:15
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Now had it been bombers, I'd be stuck between HE-111Z, Consolidated Lard Liberator and the Avro Lancaster 
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May 24, 2003, 17:18
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I like the lines of the Yak, but I have to give the nod to the Spitfire.
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May 24, 2003, 17:26
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I prefer the Corsair, myself.
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May 24, 2003, 19:18
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Corsairs and the later Jap fighters such as the George and the other one forget it's name... a late war fighter that they were forced to make out of wood.
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May 24, 2003, 19:21
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The P-51 was always the enemies worst nightmare as the Germans saw it. The rest were just best for museums and to look at. The P-51 was the real flying stuff.
The Spitfire ain't that great compared to it.
Here is a better picture of the Mustang:
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May 24, 2003, 19:25
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The P51 wasn't teh Geramans enemy from 1939-1942
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May 24, 2003, 19:25
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Well it was used towards the end of the war.. in 44 when D-Day was occurring.
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May 24, 2003, 19:26
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I've never seen a picture of the Yak and the other Russian planes. I'm curious as to what they look like. anyone got a link to pics of them?
I think an ugly ass plane was the Wildcat... stubby little thing.
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