The Mustang was the pinnacle of piston engine fighter aircraft while the Raptor may be the zenith of manned jet engine fighter aircraft. Though seperated by nearly 60 years, both planes have a beauty that's hard to put into words. Happily, the laws of aerodynamics tend to create aesthetically pleasing lines and appealing shapes. In other words, attractive planes usually fly well. Few people would call the P-51D Mustang ugly, and the F-22A Raptor, designed by computers to be the most aerodynamically efficient aircraft ever, is also rather easy on the eye.
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Viva la Aviacion!
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