Most 'Underrated' Aircraft of WW2?

[Heinz]

Well the Whirlwind was on the scene a little earlier and it first flew in 1938. It was pretty advanced for that period considering the Blenheims were seen as the main bomber in the RAF. I've always like the Whirlwind for its sleek lines and its nose full of cannons.

It had a high landing speed and ceiling wasnt the best and of course the engines. Declared obsolete in 1944 it wasn't given much of a chance really.

But it definitely set the ball rolling as far as other developmental ideas and designs which were shining through in designs like the Mossie and beau.

[Watanbe]

Good points Heinz,

I think that if given the Merlins and new variants, upgrades had been released the Whirlwind could have been a very effective plane!

Plus they look porn