Yeah the Bat is hideous. One of the worst vehicle designs for a Batman movie since the Ice Glow Bathammer from Batman and Robin.
The ‘89 Batwing design still stands the test of time. It’s so classy.
I totally love The Bat, it totally fits the Nolanverse. It's design is pretty much the same as The Tumbler. Plus being realistic, the batman flying vehicle has to be more like an helicopter than an airplain, you know to be able to land and take off from anyware. A jet kind of vehicle need a clear road to land