Vanamonde Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Rough sketch. I live in mid-California, nowhere near any borders, and it's the wrong time of year for foreign visitors to air shows. So what in the world is that thing? Sorry I can't get a better view of it, but I'm only seeing it from below and from a distance. Could be single or duel engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerAerospace Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Rough sketch. I live in mid-California, nowhere near any borders, and it's the wrong time of year for foreign visitors to air shows. So what in the world is that thing? Sorry I can't get a better view of it, but I'm only seeing it from below and from a distance. Could be single or duel engine. Could be a c-17, Travis airforce base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSpace Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Rough sketch. I live in mid-California, nowhere near any borders, and it's the wrong time of year for foreign visitors to air shows. So what in the world is that thing? Sorry I can't get a better view of it, but I'm only seeing it from below and from a distance. I believe it's an aeroplane of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, RoadRunnerAerospace said: Could be a c-17, Travis airforce base Thanks, but much smaller. Fighter-sized. Single seat, I suspect, and I think shoulder-mounted wing, though I can't be sure from underneath. Looked like a dark green paint job, but the light wasn't good, so I could be wrong about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerAerospace Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Thanks, but much smaller. Fighter-sized. Single seat, I suspect, and I think shoulder-mounted wing, though I can't be sure from underneath. Looked like a dark green paint job, but the light wasn't good, so I could be wrong about that. ok, that helps EXTREEEMY unlikely, but it could be a b-47 Edited November 9, 2017 by RoadRunnerAerospace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJ Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 14 minutes ago, Vanamonde said: Thanks, but much smaller. Fighter-sized. Single seat, I suspect, and I think shoulder-mounted wing, though I can't be sure from underneath. Looked like a dark green paint job, but the light wasn't good, so I could be wrong about that. Scorpion?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textron_AirLand_Scorpion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerAerospace Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Why would it be in california? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDJ Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Just now, RoadRunnerAerospace said: Why would it be in california? You asking me? How the ___ should I know? I don't freaking live there. I live 2500 km north of California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 C-130 style cargo plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 15 minutes ago, GDJ said: Scorpion?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textron_AirLand_Scorpion Thanks, but fuselage definitely thinner toward the tail, and wings more swept. And guys, the thingies on the wings are small. Weapons pylons rather than engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewing Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Looks like this to me. EA6B Prowler. Dark green usually means marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 This chart may be of use: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks, but not an Intruder/Prowler. I am familiar with those and would have recognized them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordFerret Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Your artistry leaves the window wide for interpretation; How about a guesstimation of its size (small or mid sized fighter, large cargo like), and was it jet or prop-driven (could you hear it), and should I take it that's a T-Tail? You could take a stab at paging through Chapters 5 through 12 here (http://www.aircav.com/recog/recogtoc.html), and see if anything fits the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanamonde Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 Jet, smallish, as in a single or dual-seater, and I couldn't tell if it was a T-tail because I was looking at it from underneath, but I think not. Thanks for the link, but given the weapons pylons I'm pretty sure it was a ground attack, but was none of those in that guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katateochi Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I tried a google image search of your picture. Google suggests that is was "Bond Street tube station". I think that's somewhat unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Val Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 My guesses based on the sketch: Buccaneer Harrier Alpha Jet F-4 Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokoro Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) mig 15/17 Edited November 9, 2017 by Kokoro mig not might, stupid fone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Kerman Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 My guess is the Vought A-7 Corsair II even though it has 2 more hardpoints they don't extend out from the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Are you sure there weren't any air shows nearby at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNM Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 What angles were you viewing it ? Does it goes fast enough ? Your profile could've been shortened if it goes fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxgurugamer Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Given that its flying, its unlikely to be an antique. Could be a Harrier Jump Jet; shoulder wings, dark green, etc all fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1t1o Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) Could it have been something similar to examples shown here? https://blog.aopa.org/aopa/2015/08/11/special-mission-aircraft/ A business jet used as a some sort of testbed/flying lab, with podded instruments? Its not all that uncommon, as a further example, the RAF used to operate these (below) for multiengine training but also for naval anti-air training with radar simulator pods on the wings. Another guess: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_IA_58_Pucará Or this? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_T-2_Buckeye Or even: Thers another aircraft that matches the drawing that I can imagine, but I cant for the life of me remember any identifying details about it and cant find it anywhere..... Edited November 9, 2017 by p1t1o Srsly what is wrong with my brain/fingers. Brainfingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Air show at Nellis this weekend, could have been shipping out for that. http://www.nellis.af.mil/Air-SpaceExpo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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