Aircraft Recognition Deck Flashcards
Bell 206 Jet Ranger
-Looks very similiar to a 207L Long Ranger; ask a veteran for specific diferences
Beechcraft 58 Baron
Beechcraft 1900 (none)
-There are two distinct models of this aircraft the 1900D which has a much taller cabin, and the 1900C which does not have that head space.
Cessna 207 Stationair 8
-Many add ons and variants, in particular the upgrade to a turbo
Ilyushin IL-18 Coot
-Two good indications that an aircraft is from Russia: 1) There are a lot of windows in the cockpit 2) The prop blades are colored blue.
Eurocopter EC-135 (none)
BAe HS-125 (none)
McDonnel Douglas/Boeing F-15 Eagle
-For write ins always put McDonnell Douglas
Mil Mi-8 Hip
-Very similiar to the Mi-17 Hip, ask a vet for diferences
Bae (none) ATP
- Often paired against the similar looking IL-114, talk to a vet for more info
Cessna 550 Citation II
- Lots of Cessna Citations, ask a vet for differences
- Is not a Citation Jet because it does not have a T tail
Grumman F-14 Tomcat
-Also known to take you to the ādanger zoneā
Mooney M20J Ovation
-Certain manufactures have design āhallmarksā, for example, most all Mooneyās have this type of vertical stabilizer
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
-This may be a gimme here; in tests you can expect more challenging shots
Messerschmitt bf.109 (none)
Antonov An-12 Cub
Kaman K-1200 K-max
Douglas DC-3 (none)
-King of the classic airliners
Antonov An-72/74 Coaler
-Minimal Differences, talk to a vet
Boeing 757 (none)
Cessna 750 Citation X
- Huge oversized engines, lots of smooth curves; is the Jenna Fischer of business jets
- If you do not know who that is go look her up
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
Pilatus PC-12 (none)
-You will know this aircraft or Justin will beat you with a stick
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
-Up until MiG-23 the manufacturer should be Mikoyan Gurevich later on the second name was dropped
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (none)
-Updated DC-10, biggest difference is the winglets
Short SC.7 Skyvan
Lockheed L-100 (none)
DeHavilland DH.106 Comet
Tupolev Tu-204 (none)
Cessna 208 Caravan
Ilyushin IL-76 Candid
DeHavilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8
- There is a series of distinct models, ask a vet for more info
- Can also be seen w/the manufacturer Bombarider
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
- Looks like it was made from WW2 airplane parts
- Note the humungous GA-8U Avenger Canon
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Piper PA-28 Warrior I/II/III
Bell 47 (none)
-Also known as the UH-13 Sioux in US Army colours
Boeing 707/720 (none)
- 720 is almost identical to the 707, talk to a vet for more info
- 707 on Q slide, 720 on A slide
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Boeing 727 (none)
Dornier Do228 (none)
-Unique wing design
Dassault 2000 Falcon
- One of the only large Dassaultās that has just two engines
- Note the cockpit window right in the center
Dassault 7X Falcon
- Dassaultās usually have window right in the middle of the cockpit. The 7X is the exception.
- Ask a vet for more comparison to other similiar business jets
Airbus A318/319/320 (none)
-Minute differnces between the three, ask a vet for more info
Airbus A340 (none)
Beechcraft V35 Bonanza
-Number designation may appear without the V
Ilyushin IL-86/96 Camber/(none)
- IL-86 Camber on the Q slide
- IL-96 (none) on the A slide
Antonov An-2 Colt
Cessna 525 Citation Jet
-Is a Citation Jet because it has a T tail
Boeing 767 (none)
Airbus A330 (none)
Cirrus SR-20 (none)
-This is the one of the faces of the enemy; you will learn to scorn them
Learjet 35 (none)
Piaggio P.180 Avanti
-Canards in the front; multiengine pusher
Aerospatiale AS.350 Ecureil/AStar
Piper PA-44 Seminole
-What you may train in to get your commercial/multi-engine rating
Mitsubishi Mu-2 Marquise
Mil Mi-26 Halo
North American P-51D Mustang
-Only the D model had the bubbly canopy
DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver
- STOL in all its glory
- Watch for turbine versions and the larger DHC-3 Otter
Douglas DC-9 (none)
- Multiple versions, closely related to the MD-80 series as well
- Talk to a vet for more info
Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin
Denel/Atlas AH-2 Rooivalk
DeHavilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
-Watch for the Chinese knock off the Y-12 Twin Panda (Hurray for stereotypes!)
Airbus A300/A310
-Minute differences between the two, talk to a vet for more info
Supermarine (none) Spitfire
-Can show up as Various Mk. aircraft
Antonov An-225 Mriya/Cossack
- NATO codename Cossack
- Known as Mriya by the Russians
Douglas DC-6 (none)
Cessna 185 Skywagon
BAC 1-11/None One Eleven
-Most commonly will be seen as BAC None One Eleven on tests
Let L-410 Turbolet
-Also has a bigger brother the L-610 with no name
Gulfstream G-1159C Gulfstream IV
-All gulfstreams have those classic rounded windows; cockpits look different as well
Douglas DC-8 (none)
-Multiple versions, talk to a vet for more info
Focke Wulf Fw.190 Shrike/WĆ¼rger
Eurocopter Ec.665 Tigre
Boeing 747 (none)
Lockheed L-188 Electra
Vickers VC.10 (none)
-Talk to a vet regarding the differences between the VC.10 and the IL-62
Beechcraft 18 (none)
-Watch for military colors and trainer versions, talk to a vet for more info
Boeing 777 (none)
-6 wheel main bogies
IAI 1124 Westwind
-There are a couple other derivatives to this aircraft; ask a vet for more information
Agusta A.129 Mangusta
Bae 31/41 Jetstream
- Q: 41
- A: 31
Bombardier 55C Learjet
-Differentiating between the Learjets is difficult and takes focused effort
Saab 340 (none)
Beechraft 400 Beechjet
- Light in vertical stabilizer is the only difference etween Beechcraft 400 Beechjet adn the Mitsubishi 300 Diamond, Diamond does not have that light.
- Ask a vet for more info
Canadair CL-215/415 (none)
- Bombardier can also be seen as the manufacturer
- Q CL-415
- A CL-215
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
McDonnell Douglas AH-64 Apache
Antonov An-124 Condor/Ruslan
- NATO codename: Condor
- Called the Ruslan by the Russians
ATR 42/72 ATR
- Q slide: ATR 42
- A slide: ATR 72
Hawker (none) Hurricane
-Can show up as Mk.i/Mk.II/Mk.III/Mk.IV
Tupolev Tu-154 Careless
Boeing 737 (none)
-Two distinct engine mounting styles, talk to a vet for more information
Airbus A380 (none)
Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
-Manufacturer can also be General Dynamics
Lockheed C-130 Herculese
Ilyushin Il-62 Classic
-Often paired against the Vickers VC-10, talk to a vet for more info
Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
- Ducted air intake for the tail jet
- Compare with the DC-10 and MD-11
Douglas DC-10 (none)
Fokker F-27 Friendship
-Can also potentially be seen with Fairchild as the manufacturer
Curtiss C-46 Commando
-Justin Mayer, regardless of whether or not you pick up rec you must know this aircraft. Curtiss always has two āSās, the cockpit windows are very unique and the engine cowlings when open are quite unique as well. When you see this flashcard inform me to let me know you are studying this deck.
