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Post by killerwhale65 »

Hi,

For my Aircraft Identifier (see other post) i still need some help. I am still looking for visual differences (if any) between the following aircraft:
-A318 & A319
-B737-100 & B737-200
-B737-300/500/600/700
-MD81 & DC9
-B717,MD87 & MD88
-B757-200,B767-400 & B777-200
-MD82 & MD83
-RJ85,RJ100 & BAe146
-Saab2000 & BAe-ATP

please note that those differences should be easilly seen by eye, so things like X is 32cm longer than Y should be avoided!

thanks,
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Post by 744rules »

Matthias, a few small details.

-If I recall well difference between 318-319 can be spotted on the tailrudder (1pc vs 2pcs)

- on the 737NG the pitot-tubes are closer to the nose of the a/c. I know it's a detail, but very important if you want to position a boarding bridge (damage !!).

- I think that for the 777 (vs 767) the 6wheel bogey is typical, together with the apu-exhaust.

- the atp looks like if it's going to tip over when rolling.

- I don't think there are external difference between md82 and md83.

I know these are small details and some of them only of any use when the a/c is nearby (taxiing, landing,...)

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Post by L-1011 »

You can see the difference between an RJ85 and a BAe146 by looking at the aft part of the plane. The BAe has a "don't remember the name" to prevent the aircraft being damaged on steep take-offs.

Here are two pics where you can spot the difference

BAe146
RJ85

You can clearly see the Eurowings has something the SNBA has not under the airbrake.

BTW OO-DJL has extra UNICEF titles :), that's kind of SNBA :)

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Post by killerwhale65 »

thx guys!
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Post by L-1011 »

Yep I'm really sure about it !!

These planes are perhaps badly classified in the database.
I'll check that out :!:

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Post by Avro »

Well the BAe146's you've shown us are all BAe146-300's they probably don't have the "thing" anymore.

And for the RJ's, well I don't know, I'll try to find it out.
It's maybe an option when you buy the plane :lol: ;)

Anyway, I've been told on this forum that the RJ hasn't it while the BAe does. :roll:

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HTML version is going beta!

if u want to test: http://users.pandora.be/biologie/RAFCAD ... ifier.html
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Post by Avro »

It's great and it works fine with me.

Congratulations :thumbsup:

Some additional information:

difference between Saab200 and ATP: The tails have a totally different shape. Look closely and you'll see the difference.
BTW the fuselage ends differently on both planes.


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Post by Avro »

Visual difference between 757-200 and 767-400:

First one: The diameter of the fuselage. It's quite easy to tell the diference when you see both planes with a front view.

Second one: The B767-400's wing is ending differently than the those of the B757-200. It's very hard to explain it with words, but if you'll look closely at the following pic, you'll see the difference.

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PS: I'll keep testing ;)

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Post by killerwhale65 »

thanks for the heads up!
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Post by Sabena_690 »

Nice work Mathias...

For info: there are also B742's flying around with only 3 windows on the upperdeck. Just as there are B742's flying around with a stretched upper deck! So it is not completely correct...

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Post by sn26567 »

Excellent job!

Another link for Meerkat's database!
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Post by concordino »

Nice idea!

Problem is I cannot find how to identify a Jetstream 31 or a Metro - the answer always comes up Jetstream 41 - am I doing something wrong?

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Post by killerwhale65 »

thanks for the nice comments all.

@Concordino: i am currently working on a list of aircraft that are included in the program. Of course not every aircraft type in the whole world is included (yet).
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Post by Captain »

Here is a link from a previous post with might be of help regarding differences for:

https://www.aviation24.be/ftopic1584.html

B757
B767
B777

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Post by Leo »

Nice work Matthias!

I have allways problems to identify the propeller airplanes, now that problem is solved.

Thanks!


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Post by killerwhale65 »

anybody any specific wishes that could be implemented in the prog? Special features? ....
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Post by nwa757 »

Wow! That is really cool. Good job Matthias! :rotate:
Onward and Upward...

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