Aircraft recognition guides

Tell similar aircraft apart.

Learn the cockpit, engine, wingtip and proportion clues that separate commonly confused airliners—then practise them in a focused quiz.

A320 vs 737

Learn how to tell an Airbus A320 from a Boeing 737 using cockpit windows, engine nacelles, landing gear and wingtips.

Learn how to distinguish the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 by their cockpit masks, engine nacelles, wings and proportions.

Learn the simple visual differences between the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, including their upper decks, noses and silhouettes.

Learn a practical method for telling Airbus and Boeing airliners apart using cockpit, engine, wingtip and family-specific clues.

Learn how to tell the Boeing 757 and 767 apart using fuselage width, landing gear, cockpit shape and proportions.

Learn the fastest way to distinguish the Airbus A330 and A340 using engine count, landing gear and fuselage proportions.