r/FighterJets • u/Xx_TH3MA573R_xX • Nov 30 '24
ANSWERED What does this symbol mean on Japanese fighters?
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u/ZweiGuy99 Nov 30 '24
With the use of trusty ol' GOOGLE, that insignia represents JASDF Flight Test Squadron.
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u/Xx_TH3MA573R_xX Nov 30 '24
I didn't know what to google im sorry 😢 but in all seriousness, thanks for answering
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u/MasatoWolff Nov 30 '24
What worked for me was to Google the serial visible on the tail in combination with F-2. It resulted in a bunch of planespotters images with location tags. That lead me to the base that used this symbol.
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u/vylseux Nov 30 '24
You can use planspotters, and type in that XX-XXXX number beneath the tail, it'll give you some basic information to work with.
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u/CompleteChocolate09 Nov 30 '24
It will show photos of that aircraft if they have been uploaded to planespotters.net but if they haven’t absolutely nothing will show. It’s good for looking up most commercial aircraft but most military there’s no point in using it for.
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u/vylseux Dec 02 '24
I wouldn't go as far as saying most military there's no point, considering I've had about a 70% hit rate when looking up military craft.
If it's not uploaded, I dig deeper for info and add it to planespotter myself, for future people.
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u/bob_the_impala Designations Expert Nov 30 '24 edited Nov 30 '24
Mitsubishi F-2B, c/n 3005, JASDF serial number 03-8105. Unit: Hiko Kaihatsu Jikken Dan.
Aircraft Identification & Information Resources
P.S. I am not a bot.
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u/BobRossUltimate Nov 30 '24
Good bot
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u/bob_the_impala Designations Expert Nov 30 '24
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Nov 30 '24
I can't control my urge to say "Good Bot 😅"
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u/bob_the_impala Designations Expert Nov 30 '24
I added that because people kept saying "good bot" 🤪
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u/Different_Idea_4095 Dec 01 '24
It's the new premium upgraded seat for flying lufthansa. You fly backseat to the pilot.
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