Lockheed Constellation

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 04/18/2014 at 17:58 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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Most beautiful plane ever?

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:00

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The tail always killed it for me

Cebu > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:02

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Wrong.

ttyymmnn > Trunk Impaired 318 04/18/2014 at 18:02

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Yes and no. It's got such a serious 40's design vibe. But those curves, man, those curves!

Dunnik > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:03

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Seems to be two types of plane enthusiasts, in my experience.

Do you think the Connie is beautiful?

I say no, but keep meeting people who do. It's not ugly, just a bit inelegant. Like a duck. I like ducks, and I like and respect the Connie, but no, not the Most Beautiful Plane Ever.

My answer to that might be this, the Dragon Rapide. Even its name is beautiful.

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:04

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Apart from the tail its spectacular, definitely a good candidate for most beautiful

ttyymmnn > Dunnik 04/18/2014 at 18:04

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The Dragon Rapide is on my list. But not that I did use a question mark. The floor is open.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:05

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:05

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cough, cough, AHEM

ttyymmnn > Trunk Impaired 318 04/18/2014 at 18:06

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If it weren't for that tail design, it would have a stabilizer the size of the Peacemaker.

Bad Idea Hat > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:06

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...and suddenly I realized that I was completely naked.

ttyymmnn > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 04/18/2014 at 18:07

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Funny, I just noticed that for the first time when I posted it. I've had that pic in my collection for years.

For Sweden > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:07

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Not only beautiful, but the template that almost every other large jet aircraft has followed.

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 04/18/2014 at 18:07

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Silly rabbit!

HammerheadFistpunch > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:07

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Criteria? cause, um...

ttyymmnn > For Sweden 04/18/2014 at 18:09

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The B-47 is also at the top of my list for the most beautiful airplane ever. It just screams speed, and the epitome of the 50's design aesthetic. Gorgeous.

ttyymmnn > HammerheadFistpunch 04/18/2014 at 18:09

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Whatever you want. Note that I used a question mark. The floor is open.

ttyymmnn > HammerheadFistpunch 04/18/2014 at 18:10

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I would add, though, that the Blackbird falls into the "so ugly it's beautiful" category. Maybe "wicked" is a better word, at least for me. But in a good way.

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:11

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Very true, the lesser of two visual evils

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:13

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I've always found it a bit ungainly. I see where you're coming from though.

HammerheadFistpunch > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:13

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I know its an easy one, and there are probably prettier, but I don't care...this thing screams good looking to me. I've also been fond of F16's since forever too

So proportioned...

ttyymmnn > Trunk Impaired 318 04/18/2014 at 18:14

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Not so much visual as practical. Splitting the tail into three gives you the same area but reduces the overall size.

ttyymmnn > HammerheadFistpunch 04/18/2014 at 18:16

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Until they started adding conformal fuel tanks. Then it got funky looking.

HammerheadFistpunch > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:19

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gah! I hadn't seen that...and I wish I hadn't

Trunk Impaired 318 > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:19

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Yea, I was just saying that visually the three tail sections is better than one, and a hell of a lot more practical especially if it faces the possibility of being shot at

ttyymmnn > HammerheadFistpunch 04/18/2014 at 18:20

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Sorry.

Mercedes Streeter > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:21

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Bigger than even my mind can imagine...

HammerheadFistpunch > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:24

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B1B are sexy as all get out too. I guess im into the fast and deadly stuff, not the nostalgia stuff. Though a DC3 is great looking

midengineer > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 18:38

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It's pretty but this is the one for me^

ttyymmnn > midengineer 04/18/2014 at 18:44

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Another one on my list. Interestingly, somebody else commented on how the tail of the Connie turned him off. And I have to admit, that while I think the Staggerwing is gorgeous, I always felt the vertical stabilizer was a miss for me. For the design language, it's perfect, but for me, it's just a bit funky.

Flavien Vidal > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 19:14

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Myu father used to be a mech on the Super Constellation before becoming a liner pilot. Beautiful plane indeed.

gmctavish needs more space > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 19:17

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Way to remind me I was born in the wrong era. If Connies and DC3s were still in our skies I'd already be a pilot

npg > HammerheadFistpunch 04/18/2014 at 19:25

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Get out of my head. I miss when there were B1Bs stationed at McConnell. DC3 are just all around classic but I think I prefer the Constellation.

gmctavish needs more space > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 19:34

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Some of my favourites

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > ttyymmnn 04/18/2014 at 19:51

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It may very well be the most beautiful plane ever. When I am a billionaire, my private plane will be one of these with a restored retro-luxury interior.

orcim > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 05:44

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Hmmm.

ottermann > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 09:47

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I respectfully submit my two favorites:

ottermann > ottermann 04/19/2014 at 09:52

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Kinja is borked again....cant edit my own post to fix the top pic.

lyonsvee > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 11:26

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Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya. Pure levels of awesome and still holds the title as fastest propeller driven aircraft since 1960.

midengineer > ttyymmnn 04/19/2014 at 15:28

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Interesting point, I guess I've never really focused in it's tail too much. As for the Constellation, I think it's wide tail matches the wingspan nicely.

The Artist Formerly Known As... > ttyymmnn 04/27/2014 at 14:51

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Short answer: Yes.

The Artist Formerly Known As... > For Sweden 04/27/2014 at 14:55

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That cockpit canopy just doesn't do it for me. Looks like wart. Hell of an airplane, though.

The Artist Formerly Known As... > lyonsvee 04/27/2014 at 14:57

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That thing must have been as loud as hell. I'd love to see one.