Bort Number
Bort numbers are markings usually found on the side of the fuselage of Soviet Air Defence Forces, Soviet (and later Russian Air Force, Russian) military aircraft that help identify the aircraft's unit and/or base assignment. In Russian use, the bort number is analogous to the United States' military tail code system and does not provide unique aircraft identification. Use in Soviet Union and Russia The use of bort numbers to identify Soviet aircraft within specific squadrons dates to World War II, however the modern system of applying bort numbers was not formalized until 1975. The modern bort number format consists of a two-digit number which is most commonly red, but may also be blue or yellow. On all aircraft except bombers, the bort number is shown on the side of the fuselage, typically near the cockpit. On bombers the bort number is shown on the vertical stabilizer and nose wheel door. Bort numbers serve the same purpose as the US military tail code system: to provide a m ...
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