Rambler 1-1 9 Posted April 10, 2009 I opened a new book that I just bought ("Fighter: Technology, Facts, History" from Parragon publishing- good pics, especially cockpit shots, but some noticeable editing errors), and flipped through. When I hit pages 270-271, however, I almost fell off my seat. there, gracing the pages, were two pictures of an SU-27 in a black/grey/white camo scheme against a perfect blue sky that I have never seen the likes of before. I instantly scoured the web for more pictures of this plane, and (thanks to wikipedia) discovered that this one-off paintjob is on a Sukhoi Su-27SK, #305, probably a factory exhibition plane. I managed to find a couple good pics, one that makes a damn nice desktop. This is honestly the nicest looking airplane I have ever seen, even beating the Spitfire and the Tomcat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted April 10, 2009 Its a nice looking jet - not the best IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted April 10, 2009 Its sure is a damn good lookin' plane, and its look transmits what it is. A bird of prey!!! Nice shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted April 10, 2009 That is the Snow Camo scheme, wich appears in the Su-30 KN, in the downloads section, if you like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atreides 144 Posted April 10, 2009 One of the best looking birds out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted April 10, 2009 jizz in my pants!@! :D aswsome paint scheme.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted April 10, 2009 jizz in my pants!@! :Daswsome paint scheme.. Highly suggest you change your pants.............! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Su-35BM ok, now I'm really drooling. despite the fact that my patetic computer won't do justice to that bird and it's paint job, I'm gonna DL it anyway. EDIT: wait, is that a screenshot or a real pic? I can't tell! Edited April 10, 2009 by Rambler 1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted April 10, 2009 seems real to me... too much details for a screenshot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbnavy61 1 Posted April 10, 2009 This is honestly the nicest looking airplane I have ever seen, even beating the Spitfire and the Tomcat. Uhh, False. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyCap 0 Posted April 10, 2009 EDIT: wait, is that a screenshot or a real pic? I can't tell! Real pic. Rambler, that's a pretty shiny new plane alright. But I like 'em a little older with some experience (Spitfire). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jug 99 Posted April 14, 2009 Real pic. Rambler, that's a pretty shiny new plane alright. But I like 'em a little older with some experience (Spitfire). I still think a couple of wings of Flankers with American engines and avionics. Whew, what a beast!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 1-1 9 Posted April 15, 2009 I still think a couple of wings of Flankers with American engines and avionics. Whew, what a beast!! I agree with you there, except for the engines. Lyulka AL-31s for the win! I think there's a "what-if" American Su-27 in the downloads section here, and all those great Soviet skins work for it too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alcina 0 Posted April 29, 2009 <br />I opened a new book that I just bought ("Fighter: Technology, Facts, History" from Parragon publishing- good pics, especially cockpit shots, but some noticeable editing errors), and flipped through. When I hit pages 270-271, however, I almost fell off my seat. there, gracing the pages, were two pictures of an SU-27 in a black/grey/white camo scheme against a perfect blue sky that I have never seen the likes of before. <br /><br />I instantly scoured the web for more pictures of this plane, and (thanks to wikipedia) discovered that this one-off paintjob is on a Sukhoi Su-27SK, #305, probably a factory exhibition plane. I managed to find a couple good pics, one that makes a damn nice desktop. This is honestly the nicest looking airplane I have ever seen, even beating the Spitfire and the Tomcat. <br /><br /><br /> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted April 29, 2009 The Vulcan is the nicest looking I have ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+JimBeamer5 23 Posted April 29, 2009 I thought this was going to be one of those "what do you think" threads, but the pronouncement that the Su-27 is the most beautiful was unexpected. As others have said, you can't beat the Spitfire. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted May 29, 2009 Hmm where do you begin... VULCAN TSR 2 BUCCANEER TOMCAT Ooooo a Spitfire... Msoquito... Gonna shut up now as there are very few ugly war planes out there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted May 29, 2009 The A-5A is the most aesthetically pleasing aircraft ever built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+hgbn 91 Posted May 29, 2009 It's all about a matter of personal taste. And luckily taste difference from people to people, or else it would be a very boring world to live in. I think the Douglas A-3B Skywarrior is one of the most elegant Aircrafts ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az12121 0 Posted May 29, 2009 For me it's MiG-29A or M , F-16AFTI, and MiG-1.44 There is also a one fictional aircraft ,which I can call "nice looking". It's ADF-01 Falken and it's from Ace Combat series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted May 29, 2009 F-16A/C for me - nothing else comes close :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrinx 13 Posted May 29, 2009 IMHO the nicest looking aeroplane ever is Concorde. Graceful, elegant and powerful. However, nice isn't always sexy. Just look at the Skyraider or the Buccaneer, ugly brutes but wow they just ooze it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
