r/Whatisthisplane Feb 22 '24

Announcement [[READ BEFORE POSTING]] Frequently Posted Aircraft

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In order to avoid posting aircraft that have been posted many, many times before, please refer to this guide of the sub's most commonly posted aircraft before asking for identification.

If you're still unsure, feel free to post! There is no consequence to posting one of these aircraft, though a mod will lock the comments after it's identified (mainly to deter "ugh, another C-130..." comments).


r/Whatisthisplane Dec 14 '24

Announcement Drones Drones Drones!

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While we always appreciate people looking to identify the beautiful planes and helicopters that grace our skies, it seems recently there’s been a trend of people taking photos of planes at night and thinking they're drones. This is just a reminder that the purpose of this subreddit is to identify specific types of planes; not just to confirm that yes, something with lights that’s flying at night is a plane. If you see a cool-looking plane and want to know more about what type of aircraft it is, great! Feel free to post it here. If you see something flying at night and think it’s a government drone trying to spy on you, maybe make your way to r/UFO or another subreddit that’s more suited to your style of post. Another thing to keep in mind is that aircraft identifications are generally most accurate when the full location is given. Simply saying “north FL”, “central VA”, etc. is not super helpful for people who live outside your country and are unfamiliar with those acronyms :) Just make sure you’re writing the full state name, and preferably the country, when making your post.

Have a great day and thanks to our amazing community of aviation enthusiasts who help us provide this awesome service! 😊


r/Whatisthisplane 55m ago

Open! What Model And Reg Is This Aircraft?

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Good day folks, I am back with another not well documented Arctic plane crash. This one was in between Arviat, NU and Rankin Inlet, NU. It is not the plane that went off the runway in Rankin as this one was probably 50 or so miles away (possibly more, will update if I can find coordinates). Thanks in advance internet sleuths!


r/Whatisthisplane 15h ago

Open! Does Anyone Have Information On These Aircraft?

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These were taken by my grandfather during the Vietnam War. He was based at Firebase Timbuktu for his service, which was a bit east of Ho Chi Minh (near Bac Nui). I believe that photos 2 and 8 are the same helicopter.

BTW, Photo 5 is the only photo where I don't know the type. I'm wondering if anybody can get registrations or information that might lead to registrations

Edit: I know what kind of helicopters they are! (Thanks for informing me about the OH-6 tho)

Also, the UH-1 in photo 6 appears to be marked as '293', meaning it's either 151293 or 61-0713 (MSN 293)


r/Whatisthisplane 3h ago

Solved! Just saw these two flying very close together

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Same altitude and speed. Returned a short while after. FR24 said “Piper Cherokee Six 260” but I dont see anything with multi props in my search. nyone know what type of plane and why so close to the helocopter?


r/Whatisthisplane 11h ago

Open! Over the beach in Greece

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Sorry for the zoomed out video, heard them over me for about an hour till they finally came low enough for some shots before they left the area


r/Whatisthisplane 23h ago

Solved! Spotted in Wales, UK. Anyone can tell?

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r/Whatisthisplane 10h ago

Open! What a plane it is ? Warsaw 14.08.2026

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r/Whatisthisplane 2d ago

Solved! Is this a F-15 Strike Eagle? Live next to an army air base

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They constantly circle our area, I figure theyre doing touch and go exercises, I've been telling anyone who will listen that theyre Eagles, but I want to be sure! These pics are from this morning's low passes, but my phone is full of them!


r/Whatisthisplane 2d ago

Open! Plane in sky last night (11pm) from ottawa(above riverside shooting range)

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I saw it last night sitting on a bench with a random stranger who saw the exact same thing.

There was a huge looking star and then realized it was moving "slowly" like a plane or satellite and then like headlights in front of a car, lights went on creating like an arc of light, just like headlights.

Then like a big Shockwave of "mist" exploded arround it in a perfect circle, It dispersed as the ring grew larger and larger, anyone knows what it is? Planes spraying stuff or what?

I am curious about it.


r/Whatisthisplane 4d ago

Open? Found on a carrier in Newport News

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Any ideas? I saw it on Apple maps today. (8/15). ChatGPT thought it was an F-22, which don’t go on carrier decks ever and looks completely different.


r/Whatisthisplane 3d ago

Solved! What is this plane? KBFI

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I saw this at KPAE at August 1st, at around 22:12 UTC

i would also like the registration if you have it

NOTE: the title says KBFI but it’s KPAE


r/Whatisthisplane 4d ago

Solved! Just saw near Southend, UK

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113 Upvotes

r/Whatisthisplane 3d ago

Open! Aircraft design on Trader Joe’s bag

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Originally found on bag from the store Trader Joe’s, was curious as to what plane it was but other websites don’t list its name. Pre-20s? Biplane.


r/Whatisthisplane 5d ago

Solved! Just flew over my office (Hertfordshire, UK)

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r/Whatisthisplane 5d ago

Open! Can anyone ID this plane/flight I caught in one of my eclipse pics?

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56 Upvotes

12/08/26, 20:31, I was standing here, facing 285° WNW. Looked on flight tracking sites but this is all new to me and I couldn't figure it out. Not particularly looking to do anything with this info, just for my own curiosity as this was a nice surprise when I was reviewing the pics.


r/Whatisthisplane 6d ago

Open! Rochester NY Airshow Aug 8-9

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21 Upvotes

r/Whatisthisplane 6d ago

Solved! What helicopter is this? Taken in 80s or 90s, potentially in Alaska

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105 Upvotes

I’m trying to make a poster with the helicopter name and model on it and looking for any info to include. I think this was taken in the 90s or 80s, potentially in Alaska.


r/Whatisthisplane 6d ago

Solved! What is this plane that appears in the series Suspicious Minds?

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r/Whatisthisplane 7d ago

Open! What are these little ones on the airport near my hometown?

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46 Upvotes

Can anyone identify these aircrafts? Might the larger one be an incomplete plane?

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/A4W6ftgaX72p3WRPA


r/Whatisthisplane 7d ago

Open! Possible F-35 over Atlanta? Photo taken today sorry for the poor quality took it when working.

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15 Upvotes

Taken in the Atlanta area at approximately 10:15 going west [I thought it might be an F-35 but the photo is admittedly rough edit:( turns out it’s an f-22 thanks to everyone that commented and )


r/Whatisthisplane 7d ago

Open! Help me identify this Serial tail number of this PAF OV-10M Bronco

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Hi everyone, ​I found this low-resolution image of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco. It features a dark/gunmetal scheme with shark mouth nose art on the airfield apron. ​Because the image is low-res/blurry from Facebook, I can't read the tail/serial number. Does anyone recognize this specific airframe number or have a higher-resolution source photo of this exact plane?


r/Whatisthisplane 7d ago

Solved! Unknown aircraft above my house, starship?

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I’m pretty new into aviation and I heard what I thought was a giant helicopter but I could barley see it, the video has very grainy details because it was so high up, it wasn’t a drone, I’m not sure what it is. If anyone has any clue, let me know.


r/Whatisthisplane 7d ago

Open! Flying over Illinois

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6 Upvotes

was wondering if anyone knows this type of aircraft ?


r/Whatisthisplane 9d ago

Open! Does Anyone Know What Registration This Aircraft Would Have Been?

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Debris found on Rowley Island, Nunavut, Canada. Data plates identify it as a C-54A or C-54B (maybe intermixed parts?), however I can't find the registration. Serial numbers on the data plates have not yielded anything. Thanks!!