Ranking The 40 Ugliest Military Planes Of All Time!
YouTuber AmazingViz compiled a list of the 40 ugliest planes, categorized by their functions. Here are some of his notable picks:
Reconnaissance
Topping the list for the ugliest recon plane is Israel’s EL/M-2075, whose Phalcon system uses six panels of phase-arrayed elements located on each side of the fuselage, in the enlarged nose cone, and under the tail.
View this post on Instagram
Japan’s Kawasaki EC-1 came in close at number 2. Just look at those grills!
View this post on Instagram
Surprisingly, the U-2 Dragon Lady ranks 4th on the list. Who would have thought the Dragon Lady was considered that ugly?
View this post on Instagram
Bombers
The B-52 is labeled the ugliest bomber in the world. This long-range subsonic strategic bomber has been affectionately nicknamed “BUFF” for decades. Then again, it’s hard to hate on the BUFF!
View this post on Instagram
Russia’s Tu-95 strategic heavy bomber came in second, being the only prop-powered strategic bomber still in service today.
View this post on Instagram
Transport
Russia’s Ilyushin Il-76 strategic and tactical airlifter is ranked number 1 on the list.
View this post on Instagram
However, one could easily argue that the British Skyvan, also known as the Flying Shoebox, deserves a higher ranking than its current 9th place.
View this post on Instagram
Fighter
The P-61 Black Widow was placed 3rd on this list! Most might argue that this beautiful warbird shouldn’t even be on the list.
View this post on Instagram
Specially when the likes of the X-32 (#9 spot) and Russia’s Ilyushin Il-40 (#1 spot) are on the list too!
The iconic Warthog also makes an appearance on this list, making it the 2nd ugliest fighter. Do you agree with these placements?
View this post on Instagram
Check out AmazingViz’s full rankings in the video below!
