'Best' is always a matter of opinion. I happen to agree with you on your selections for 'best', although some might not.
But I'd be willing to bet no one would argue that the DC-3 and A-10 are the most robust aircraft of all time!
Especially not our Mayor's daughter:
When you say DC-3, you really mean the C47, don’t you?
My dad crew chiefed and flown one back in the Big One!