Encyclopedia of Military Models

The recognition models (or identification models) are officially provided by governments to military schools in charge of courses on aircraft identification. As an example, the first recognition models of the US Navy were produced by the workshops of the Bureau of Aeronautics, Special Devices Division. These models are well-suited lo their function as they are correct in shape but lack details. These details are usually unknown on enemy aircraft, and anyway are useless for their training purpose. The designers of recognition models often work from pictures of aircraft in flight, and sometimes refer to the head of pilots for scaling the dimensions of the enemy planes. When manufactured, recognition models are identified by a serial number and sometimes an index containing updated information obtained on the type of aircraft. Any army of importance has its recognition models, but the largest range is deemed to be manufactured by the specialised concerns of the K.G.B. The model shown on the right was made by Setco.


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