Chunky Monkeys, Pencils and the Lockheed Electra

[PR3D4TOR]

Just goes to show that while there were beautiful aircraft flying in yesteryears long gone, there were also many mongrels like the Whitley. Most planes today may seem bland, but that's because we're used to the sleek lines of modern planes that would have been considered outrageously gorgeous and futuristic in the 1930's and '40s.

[earl1937]

Just goes to show that while there were beautiful aircraft flying in yesteryears long gone, there were also many mongrels like the Whitley. Most planes today may seem bland, but that's because we're used to the sleek lines of modern planes that would have been considered outrageously gorgeous and futuristic in the 1930's and '40s.

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Is this a "Sweargian conversion of a King air?

[MiloMorai]

Compared to some French a/c of the same time period the Whitley is beautiful.

[Wmaker]

Is this a "Sweargian conversion of a King air?

Looks like a modernized version of a Beechcraft Duke.

[PR3D4TOR]

Yes it's a Duke.

[PR3D4TOR]

And yes, it's "modernized". More precisely a turbine conversion. The rest of the plane is the same as other late model Dukes. 4000 fpm climb rate and 300+ kts cruise speed.