[freedumb2003]

“But there isn’t much you can do to turn a bomb truck into a fighter.”

Except for the F-15E. . . .just say’n

I think it is great that the F-15E (and other variants) was able to almost casually say, "well, we own the sky so why not drop some ordinance so we can own the ground as well?"

We have the chicken and egg conundrum: since there is no craft that can challenge the F-15 does that just mean it has easy and clear access to the targets? Or does its ability to kill ground targets guarantee clear skies?

I will make one unequivocal statement: there will never be a more beautiful craft than the F-15. (F-14 #2, F-16 #3, F-18 #4 -- FWIIW, I have been told that the F4 are the most beautiful for the 'nam guys who got support from them)

[FreeAtlanta]

A-10, so ugly it is beautiful.

I really love the look of the F-22. Until it came along, the old Corsair, Spitfires and P-38 Lightenings were my favorites. The F-22 just looks sexy.

[PreciousLiberty]

“I will make one unequivocal statement: there will never be a more beautiful craft than the F-15.”

I think that mark has already been hit with the F-22. It is a great looking airplane, and has it all over the F-15 in performance as well.

Of course, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. :-)

[Hulka]

“I will make one unequivocal statement: there will never be a more beautiful craft than the F-15”

Yeah, agree. . .but also think the A-10 is so ugly it is beautiful. . .but that’s just me.