Military Aircraft Foreign (Eastern Europe, Russia, Asia) Flashcards
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten
-Has hard points where as the Aermacchi/Alenia M-346 Master does not.
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
SOKO 522 (none)
-Approximately 110 produced in former Yugoslavia in the two seat trainer and light attack role.
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker C
-Two seat major upgrade to the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker, built to compete with the Boeing F-15 Eagle. There are a good number of derivatives and the aircraft may be seen with small canards.
Lavochkin La-250 Anakonda
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound
Yermolayev Yer-2 none
PZL Ts-11 Iskra
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback
Chengdu F-7 Fishcan
-Export designation for the Chinese
built J-7. Could also be seen as teh F-7PG.
- 5/12/24 common name = Fishcan
Nakajima Ki-84 Frank
Mikoyan MiG-27 Flogger
Nakajima G5N Shinzan “Liz”
-One of Japan’s only four engine bombers
Yakovlev Yak-28U Maestro
SOKO 522 (none)
-Approximately 110 produced in former Yugoslavia in the two seat trainer and light attack role.
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer
Ilyushin Il-4 Bob
Yakovlev Yak-17 Feather
Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar
Nakajima C6N Myrt
Lavochkin LaGG-3 (none)
Yakovlev Yak-23 Flora
Sukhoi Su-9 Fishpot
UTVA/Aero 3 (none)
Tachikawa Ki-55 Ida
Nanchang Q-5 Fantan
-A Chinese built fighter, Q-5 is specific for the Chinese only. In other colors other than Chinese the designation would be A-5.
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder
- “The engines look like a pair of binoculars even though the plane is blind.” -TVH (Former co-captain)
Mikoyan (MAPO) Mig-29 Fulcrum
-No countermeasures pod inbetween the engines
Ilyushin Il-38 May
-May be operated in countries other than Russia under the same designation
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger
Yakovlev Yak-25RV Mandrake
-No swept forward leading edge, long tube extending from the nose of the aircraft. Similar to the Yak-27R Mangrove, the Yak-27R has glass in the nose of the aircraft.
HAL Mk.I Ajeet
-Development of the Folland T.1 Gnat, used in India as a fighter/attack aircraft.
Hongdu L-15 Falcon
KAI FA-50/T-50 Golden Eagle
-Newly developed fighter attack role
Lavochkin La-5FN (none)
-Bubble canopy
Nanchang A-5 Fantan
-A Chinese built fighter, A-5 is specific for the export variants only. In Chinese colors the designation would be Q-5.
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer
Nanchang Q-5 Fantan
-A Chinese built fighter, Q-5 is specific for the Chinese only. In other colors other than Chinese the designation would be A-5.
Ikarus Aero 2 (none)
- Predecessor to the UTVA Aero 3
- Can be closed canopy or open cockpit
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback
-Intended to target naval and ground targets instead of aerial threats
Mitsubishi A6M Zeke ‘Zero’
-At the outbreak of WWII was one of the most feared fighters; by the end of the war expereinced US pilots and better planes were more than a match for this lethal killer
-Edit 1.9.25 Testy: Default to “Zeke” for common name, only use “Zero” in a MC situation that has it as an option without the presence of “Zeke”
PAC CT-4 Airtrainer
Aichi H9A (none)
Nakajima Ki-34 Thora
Kawasaki C-1 (none)
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear
Ilyushin Il-76MD Gajaraj
-Indian Air Force name change, to include MD, and Gajaraj
Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu
-Allied code name “Nick”
Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748 (none)
Ikarus (none)/DM-6R Kurir
Kawasaki P-1 (none)
Nakajima Ki-49 Donyru “Helen”
-edit 7/24 Glen: added Japanese name.
Yakovlev Yak-50 (none)
IAR/ICA-Brasov IAR-823 (none)
-80 built, also used in a civilian role under the same designation
Xian H-6 (none)
-License built copy of the Tupolev Tu-16 Badger.
Sukhoi Su-35BM/S Flanker E
-Major overhaul done to the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker along the same lines as the Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker C. This aircraft is a one man ship.
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon
Boeing P-8I Neptune
Nakajima Ki-27 Nate
Mitsubishi LR-1 Solitaire
-Japanese military designation for the MU-2 Solitaire. There is another variant designated as the MU-2S that is used for search and rescue.
Yakovlev Yak-52 (none)
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot
Lavochkin La-15 Fantail
Hongdu L-15 Falcon
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon
- Edit 9-24-24 Testy: changed designation and common name to formal designation now that this plane is production
Lavochkin La-11 Fang
-Extremely similar to the Lavochkin La-9 Frtiz with two differences being in the nose. The La-11 has three cannon ports in the nose, the La-9 has four, and a ‘smiling’ air scoop under the cowling.
Chengdu F-7 Fishcan
Aichi E13A Jake
Tupolev Tu-4 Bull
- Russian copy of the B-29, literally down to the bolts
- Russian markings - usually in red
Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder
- “The engines look like a pair of binoculars even though the plane is blind.” -TVH (Former co-captain)
IAR 80/81 (none)
Shenyang J-11 Flanker B+
Nakajma B6N Tenzan “Jill”
- Like Kate but 4 props instead of 3
- Also exhaust is different
Kawasaki P-2J (none)
Antonov An-70 (none)
-Massive counter rotating blades.
Mikoyan MiG-27ML Bahadur
-MiG-27 in Indian AF colors
SOKO J-22 Orao
-Intakes not nearly as square as the SEPECAT Gr.1 Jaguar; also lacks the comms antenna in the vertical stabilizer.
Polikarpov I-180 (none)
- 10 production, plus 3 prototype
- Bears some resemblance to Mitsubishi J2M
Xian Y-20 Kunpeng
-Notice windows, also almost always has flag on the tail.
Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan
-Armed Cessna 208 used by multiple airforces, including the new Iraqi airforce
Shenyang J-35/FC-31 Gyrfalcon/Falcon Hawk
Edit 12-23-23 Testy: Gyrfalcon is the more recognized common name for this aircraft, although no official production variant has been produced yet
Edit 1-9-25 Testy: Added J-35 as designation, the FC-31 prototype has been developed into the J-35 but shares the same airframe so no new card is needed
Yakovlev Yak-2/4 (none)
- Short range Soviet attack bomber of WWII
- Both the Yak-2 and Yak-4 are virtually identical
- About 100 of each model built
Rec both
Top: Polikarpov I-16 Ishak/(none)
Bottom: Polikarpov I-153 Chaika
Mitsubishi MU-2S Solitaire
-Japanese search and rescue designation for the MU-2 Solitaire. There is another designation for the MU-2 Solitaire under LR-1 in a camouflage scheme used by the JSDF.
CAC CA-25 Winjeel
- edit 10.19.2014 Justin: Unclear if aircraft on Q slide was a Winjeel or Percival; changed to Winjeel
- CAC stands for Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation
Nakajima E8N Dave
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon/Firebird
note how the intake is connected to fuselage, also placement of canards
IAI 1124N Sea Scan
-Flown by the Australian customs and border control as well as the Israelis. This aircraft appeared on the 2017 Natties rec test.
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter
Ilyushin IL-78 Midas
-Refueling version of the IL-76 Candid
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
- CAC stands for commonwealth aircraft corporation
- Primary user was the Royal Australian Air Force/Navy
Yokosuka H5Y Cherry
-Produced in small numbers and used up until 1941, when it was replaced by the H6K
Tupolev Tu-142 Bear FJ
- Not to be confused with the Tupolev Tu-95MS which has a radar section directly under the nose
- Also may be seen with six wheels on the mains, as in Austin Waite’s 3rd test
Aichi E10A Hank
Nakajima A4N (none)
Kawasaki C-2 (none)
Kawasaki C-2 (none)
Nakajima Ki-84 Frank
Antonov An-71 Madcap
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer
Kyushu Q1W Tokai ‘Lorna’
-Commonly seen online with the American star
Xian Y-20 Kunpeng
-Notice windows, also almost always has flag on the tail.
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger
- The interceptor variant is the MiG-23 which has radar in the nose. The ground attack variant is the MiG-27 that has a more squared off angular nose.
- Lots of different model variants for this aircraft.
Myasishchev M-4 Bison
Gavilan G358 (none)
-Most likely to see this aircraft in Columbian Air Force colors
IAI 1124N Sea Scan
-Flown by the Australian customs and border control as well as the Israelis. This aircraft appeared on the 2017 Natties rec test.
Ilyushin Il-38 May
-Operated by other countries under the same designation
Fuji LM-1 Nikko
-Edit 3/3, Confirmed that Nikko is the correct name
Nakajima G8N Rita
AIDC FCK-1 Ching-Kuo
-Built in response by the Taiwanese to the United States refusing to sell the F-16 Fighting Falcon under pressure from China
Lavochkin La-5 (none)
-Fastback, and has intake at the top of the cowling.
PZL-Mielec Lim-6 (none)/Fresco
-License built Polish variant of the MiG-17
Migoyan Gurevich MiG-15-UTI Midget
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger
-Chinese license-built version exists as the Xian H-6 (none). Look for Chinese markings.
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker C
-Two seat major upgrade to the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker, built to compete with the Boeing F-15 Eagle. There are a good number of derivatives and the aircraft may be seen with small canards.
Yakovlev Yak-17-UTI Magnet
Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki/Tojo
-The horizontal stabilizers seem like they are way out in front of the vertical stabilizer.
PZL 37 Łoś
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot
-Two wing fences; cruciform tail
Cessna AC-208 Combat Caravan
-Used by several non-US forces including the new Iraqi Air Force
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-3 (none)
-Developed from the MiG-1
Nakajima E8N Dave
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat
-Edit 1.2.25 Testy: Added Gurevich to manufacturer name, Gurevich was part of the company until the MiG-27, at which it then became solely Mikoyan
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
Yakovlev Yak-3 (none)
Boeing 737-7ES/E-7A Peace Eagle/Eye Wedgetail
- The tail cone can vary slightly between any of the aircraft
- The Q slide is a Peace Eagle, the A slide is a Peace Eye
Lavochkin La-15 Fantail
Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum
- Note that the intakes for the engines seem closed. In order to prevent foreign objects from entering the engines on unprepared runways the intakes would be closed, the ‘gills’ on top of the engine would be opened to allow air intake.
- Also gear brace moves forward on the nose gear.
Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar
Kawasaki P-2J (none)
SAC J-8 Finback
Justin edit 09.13.2014: Manufacturer is SAC
Yakovlev Yak-27R Mangrove
-Bears a strong resemblance to both the Yak-28 Brewer and the Yak-25RV Mandrake. Between the Mandrake and this aircraft the Yak-27R has more glass in the nose and a swept wing.
Shaanxi KJ-500 None
-Developed from the Shaanxi Y-8
-Edit 12.28.24 Testy: Q side is KJ-500, A side is KJ-200 Moth/Y-8 balance beam. KJ-500 has radome with props rather than “balance beam” antenna with props. Cannot change pic.
Kawasaki P-2J (none)
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer
Rec both
Kawasaki C-1 (none) top
Kawasaki C-2 (none) bottom
- C-2- notice the windows (eyebrow, cheek), also 3 bogies per side.
- C-1, no cheek or eyebrow windows, 2 bogies per side.
Mikoyan Mig-25 Foxbat
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter
-The Su-7 was operated in a ground attack role, it carries rocket pods or bombs under the wings. The Su-9 was used in an air superiority role and carries missiles under the wings. Note the raised spines along the fuselage shared with the Su-11.
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast
- Big brother to the infamous Il-2 Shturmovik/Bark. The landing gear struts are different with gear that fold up into the wing away from the fuselage. The canopy is also a bit smaller, and the engine lacks the distinguishing flat spot on top of the cowling.
- Many also produced as the Avia B-33 in neighboring countries to the Soviet Union.
Siai Marchetti AS-211 Warrior
- Armed variant of the S.211 used by the Philippine Airforce
- Only operators of armed versions
- Usually in the low vis two tone grey
Nakajima E8N Dave
Hindustan Aeronautics HAL-748 (none)
Sukhoi Su-28 (none)
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer
Yokosuka P1Y1 Ginga ‘Francis’
Sukhoi Su-9 Fishpot
SOKO P-2/J-20 Kraguj
- 85 Total built for the Yugoslavian Air Force, it was designed to perform COIN operations.
- Irregular exhaust
CAC CA-16 Wirraway
- Could also be seen as the CA-1 or CA-10 in addition to other various number designations.
- Notice the chin bulge under the cowling.
AIDC FCK-1 Ching-Kuo
-Built by the Taiwanese in response to the United States not selling the F-16 Fight Falcon due to pressure from China
Northrop RF-5E Tigergazer
can also be seen as Tigereye in non-Taiwanese markings
Yakovlev Yak-28B Brewer
Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark/Flanker-X2
-Edit 1.2.25 Testy: Added NATO name
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger
-Edit 3/3 Glenn, changed NATO code name to Forger
Sukhoi T-4 Sotka
-edit 10.03.2015 Justin T: Name is Sotka not Saku
Aichi E10A Hank
-edit 02.02.2015 Glenn: Changed Q slide to show E10A
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo
-Canon right in the middle of the air intake.
Yakovlev Yak-15 Feather
Casa/Airtech/IPTN AC-235 (none)
-Used by the Jordanian airforce as a close support gunship
Nakajima B5N Kate
Polikarpov I-15 (none)
Arkhangelsky Ar-2 (none)
-Stalin’s highspeed bomber
HAL/Hindustan Aeronautics (none) Tejas
-Tejas is the Hindi word for “Radiance” although it sounds Spanish, this unit is in production
Rec both
Xian H-6 (none)/Badger (Right)
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon/Firebird (Left)
- License built copy of the Tupolev Tu-16 Badger.
- Could be seen as the Badger or (none)
XAC JH-7 Flounder
-May also be seen with Xian as manufacturer; name may also be seen as Jianjiji
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter
-Swept wing along with wing fences that the Fishpot variants all lack. Used in a ground attack role hence the rocket pods usually seen on the hard points.
Tupolev Tu-16 Badger
-Chinese license-built version exists as the Xian H-6 (none). Look for Chinese markings.
CAC CA-16 Wirraway
- Could also be seen as the CA-1 or CA-10 in addition to other various number designations.
- Notice the chin bulge under the cowling.
Kawasaki P-3C Orion
-License built by the Japanese
Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter
PZL 37 Łoś
Shenyang J-6 Farmer
- Some 4,500 aircraft produced. Could be seen in Pakistani colours as the F-6.
- A license-built version of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer.
Aichi H9A (none)
Mikoyan Mig-29 Fulcrum
HESA (none) Azarakhsh
- Just as it appears, a copy of the F-5E
- Single and two seat variants
Boeing 757 (none)
PAC CT-4 Airtrainer
- PAC (Pacific Aircraft Corporation)
HAL HAOP-27 Krishak
- 70 in total produced, but soon replaced in the AOP role by the HAL Cheetah helicopter in 1974. Hindustan Aeronautics took a license-built version of the Aeronca 15AC Sedan and developed this aircraft.
- Note the rear side windows being an odd shape.
Myasishchev M-4 Bison
Ilyushin Il-2 Bark/Shturmovik
- Holds the distinction as the most produced warplane of all time. Bark is the NATO codename.
- Has a flat spot on top of the cowling in addition to a larger canopy and gear that have braces on either side of the main when compared to the Il-10 Beast.
Boeing 737-7ES Peace Eagle
-This designation and name are specific to the Turkish Air Force
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco
XAC JH-7 Flounder
Manufacturer could also be seen as Xian
-Export version FBC-1 ‘Flying Lepopard’
Edit 12/4 Glenn, removed Jianjiji as a potential name
SOKO J-22 Orao
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter
-The Su-7 is fairly similar to the Su-9/11 Fishpot. A noticeable difference between those aircraft and this one can be identified in the large single wing fence on either wing, and the raised bump along the fuselage of the aircraft which is also shared with the Su-11.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot
-Although the ‘A’ side has a two seat cockpit this aircraft is not a Su-28 (none). There are a ton of two seater designations also known as Frogfoot, ie; Su-25UM, Su-25UBM, Su-25T.
SOKO 522 (none)
-Approximately 110 produced in former Yugoslavia in the two seat trainer and light attack role.
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon/Firebird
Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre
-A good number of aircraft license built in Australia, the black diamond seems to be a common feature.
Beriev A-50 Mainstay
-Beriev performed the various internal and frame modifications to what would otherwise be an Ilyushin Il-78 Candid. The refuelling variant of the Candid is known as the Ilyushin Il-78 Midas.
Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot-C
- edit 05.06.2017 Justin T: Changed ‘Q’ side picture to photo instead of model.
- Aircraft has a clean delta wing with no wing fences. Also note the shoulder bumps that make this aircraft the Su-11 and not the Su-9. the ‘-C’ part of the name should be optional.
UTVA/Aero 3 (none)
PAC JF-17 Thunder
-Built in response to sanctions placed on Pakistan and China during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.
Nakajima B6N Jill
Yakovlev Yak-27R Mangrove
-Bears a strong resemblance to both the Yak-28 Brewer and the Yak-25RV Mandrake. Between the Mandrake and this aircraft the Yak-27R has more glass in the nose and a swept wing.
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-9 Fargo
Yakovlev Yak-28P Firebar
Nakajima/Showa L2D Tabby
-Basically DC-3 with meatballs and more windows
Lavochkin La-9 Fritz
- Has no ‘smiling’ scoop under the cowling like the Lavochkin La-11 Fang does.
- Very well documented in this paint scheme.
Ilyushin Il-82/IL-76VKP (none)
Tupolev Tu-142 Bear FJ
-Coastal patrol and anti submarine warfare
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
-Nose gear brace extends behind the strut on the nose gear.
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot
-Changed Q photo, showed a MiG-17 (Glenn 1/21)
PAC CT-4 Airtrainer
SOKO P-2/J-20 Kraguj
- 85 Total built for the Yugoslavian Air Force, it was designed to perform COIN operations.
- Irregular exhaust
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback
Shaanxi Y-8 (none)
-Chinese copy of the Antonov An-12 Cub
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker
Polikarpov I-16 Ishak/(none)
-edit Justin 29.01.2015: Rata is not an official name, being used by the Spanish during their civil war in the late 1930’s
Hawker/Raytheon U125 (none)
-Search and rescue aircraft with the radar system under the fuselage. Writing BAe as the manufacturer is borderline, preference should be given to these two manufacturers.
Nakajima Ki-34 Thora
Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter
Ilyushin Il-78 Midas
Shenyang J-6 Farmer
- Some 4,500 aircraft produced. Could be seen in Pakistani colours as the F-6.
- A license-built version of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer.
Nakajima J1N1 Gekko “Irving”
Yakovlev Yak-23 Flora
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco
Ilyushin Il-2 Bark/Shturmovik
- Holds the distinction as the most produced warplane of all time. Bark is the NATO codename.
- Has a flat spot on top of the cowling in addition to a larger canopy and gear that have braces on either side of the main when compared to the Il-10 Beast.
Tupolev TB-3 (none)
Xian HY-6 (none)
- Tanker variant of the Xian H-6 (none/Badger)
- Look for the pods near the wing tips
- Some HY-6’s retain the ability to carry missles as well
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21UM Mongul
SAC J-8 Finback
Casa/Airtech/IPTN AC-235 (none)
-Used by the Jordainian Airforce as a close support gunship
Sukhoi Su-27K/33 Flanker D
-Paint scheme; folding wings
Not called sea flanker
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19 Farmer
-One wing fence
PAC JF-17 Thunder
Yakovlev Yak-1 (none)
Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire
PAC JF-17 Thunder
-Built in response to sanctions placed on Pakistan and China during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s.
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler
Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire
Learjet U-36A (none)
-Used by the JASDF at least six models were built
Yokosuka E14Y Glen
- Note the enormous vertical stabilizer that may or may not have a large break at the top.
- The E14Y Glen is one of the only aircraft to effectively bomb the contiguous US. In 1942 one E14Y Glen was launched from the deck of a Japanese submarine bombing Oregon in the hope of starting a large forrest fire.
Chengdu J-20 Fagin (Mighty Dragon)
Edit 10-14-24 Testy: Fagin is the NATO name as of September of 2023
Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien ‘Tony’
-Only liquid cooled fighter for the Japanese Empire
UTVA/Aero 2 (none)
Sukhoi Su-11 Fishpot
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast
- Big brother to the infamous Il-2 Shturmovik/Bark. The landing gear struts are different with gear that fold up into the wing away from the fuselage. The canopy is also a bit smaller, and the engine lacks the distinguishing flat spot on top of the cowling.
- Many also produced as the Avia B-33 in neighboring countries to the Soviet Union.
IAR 80/81 (none)
Ikarus (none)/DM-6R Kurir
Mikoyan MiG-27ML Bahadur
- Indian AF variant of the MiG-27
- For nose shots the Bahadur has one glass piece, the standard export variant (MiG-27M) has multiple
- Nose of the MiG-27ML is equivilant ot the MiG-27K
Kawasaki C-1 (none)
Boeing 737-7ES Peace Eagle
- Not operated in the US in any military capacity
- eidt 26.01.2015 Justin: Peace Eagle and number are used for the Turkish Designation
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound
Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack
-No canard in the front like the Rockwell B-1B Lancer
Boeing 737-7ES Peace Eye
-This designation is specific to the South Korean Air Force, it also shares the same number designation with the Peace Eagle of Turkey
Shaanxi Y-9 (none)
-No radar unit on top of the aircraft
PAC JF-17 Thunder
notice box on tail, intakes, single engine, NOT a bubble canpoy
Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa/Oscar
Myasishchev M-4 Bison
Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki/Tojo
-Added Japanese name of Shoki (Demon) 1/20 Glenn
Nakajima J1N1 Gekko “Irving”
Polikarpov I-16 Ishak
Shaanxi Y-8 (none)
Boeing 737-7ES Peace Eye
-This designation is specific to the South Korean Air Force, it also shares the same number designation with the Peace Eagle of Turkey
Nakajima J1N1 Gekko “Irving”
Mitsubishi F-2 (none)
-License built F-16 except done in Japan; two braces in the cockpit instead of one like on the F-16
CAC CA-12 Boomerang
-CAC stand for commonwealth aircraft corporation
Ilyushin Il-38 May
-May be operated by other countries other than Russia under the same designation
Tupolev Tu-22M Backfire
-Edit 4/9 Glenn, NATO designation changes from Blinder to Backfire
Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler
Tupolev Tu-95 Bear
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max
Polikarpov I-153 Chaika
Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger
Nakajima/Showa L2D Tabby
-Basically DC-3 with meatballs and more windows
Antonov An-178 (none)
- Note unique gear doors.
- Also very large “forehead”
AVIA B-534 (none)
HESA 80 Saeqeh
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast
- Big brother to the infamous Il-2 Shturmovik/Bark. The landing gear struts are different with gear that fold up into the wing away from the fuselage. The canopy is also a bit smaller, and the engine lacks the distinguishing flat spot on top of the cowling.
- Many also produced as the Avia B-33 in neighboring countries to the Soviet Union.
Tupolev TB-3 (none)
-World`s first cantilever winged four engine bomber
Mikoyan MiG-27 Flogger
-The differences between the MiG-23 Flogger and the MiG-27 Flogger are subtle. The MiG 27 was developed as a specific ground attack variant of the aircraft and will therefore have a more squared off nose, the MiG-23 was an interceptor and will have a radar unit in the nose.
Yermolayev Yer-2 none
Beriev A-50 Mainstay
-edit 4.10.2014 Glenn: Manufacturer change from Ilyushin to Beriev
Fuji LM-1 Nikko
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Fagot
-2 Wing fences on each wing.
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23 Flogger
-Edit 12.29.24 Testy: Added Gurevich to manufacturer name
Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi ‘Sabre’
Sukhoi Su-7 Fitter
-The Su-7 was operated in a ground attack role, it carries rocket pods or bombs under the wings. The Su-9 was used in an air superiority role and carries missiles under the wings. Note the raised spines along the fuselage shared with the Su-9.
Kyushu Q1W Tokai ‘Lorna’
-Common pictures online showing American star
Chengdu J-20 Fagin/Mighty Dragon
Edit 10-14-24 Testy: Fagin has become the NATO reporting name for the mighty dragon as of 9-2023
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 (none)
- Mostly same aircraft as MiG-1 with some improvements
- Of these, the best one to go by is the supercharger intakes seen under the exhaust. On the MiG-3 they are rounded, on the MiG-1 they are squared.
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot
Tupolev Tu-14 Bosun
Avioane Craiova IAR-93 Vultur
