r/whatplaneisthis
If you ever see a plane and are unsure of what type it is you can ask us here. Users can run challenges or even submit a plane from your…
How to think about r/whatplaneisthis
The community is dedicated to identifying aircraft that members encounter in various settings, whether in real life or from video games. Users can post images or descriptions of planes they see, and fellow enthusiasts help identify the aircraft based on their knowledge and expertise. The community fosters a collaborative environment where aviation enthusiasts can share their passion for aircraft, making it distinct in its focus on identification and discussion around various types of planes.
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Audience
Members typically include aviation enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals, ranging from casual observers to knowledgeable experts. The community attracts individuals of various ages, with a shared interest in aircraft and aviation culture. Participants often seek to learn more about different aircraft types and enjoy engaging in discussions about aviation-related topics, contributing to a friendly and informative atmosphere.
Posting culture
Posting etiquette emphasizes clarity and quality, with successful posts often featuring clear images or detailed descriptions of the aircraft in question. Content that lacks sufficient detail or is ambiguous may receive downvotes. Members are encouraged to engage constructively, and the community thrives on timely responses, especially when users post images of planes they encounter in real-time.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing informative content about aviation, such as articles, infographics, or educational videos, can resonate well. However, blatant advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with skepticism or hostility. Collaborating with community members through challenges or educational initiatives can foster goodwill and enhance brand perception within this niche audience.
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What r/whatplaneisthis talks about
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Where the community looks
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Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/astros7nthesis
- u/[deleted]
- u/Resident_Resident_62
- u/slava_ukraine69420
- u/real_visuliser
- u/MightyMaverick88
- u/Suunburst
- u/h3lvtca
- u/Willowett
- u/ECNILIO_GEMER
- u/Ambitious_Fill3364
- u/lockheedmartin3
- u/Luis-valdez-2001
- u/killtherobot
- u/Jimbrutan
- u/Annual-Minimum2591
- u/DustyDadCA
- u/aricooperdavis
- u/Nesquick737
- u/Schmange89
- u/Jedikkemoeder68
- u/floobieway
- u/NoHighlight698
- u/klopsik1939
- u/ali_j_ashraf
- u/annoyinglittlemonkey
- u/FrankIsLoww
- u/daWerwoergel
- u/AJ_Deadshow
- u/bionicpirate42
- u/Cash_Brother_392
- u/IamJustFuckingTired
- u/possumburg
- u/Beginning-Clock-2021
- u/Rey7510-2
- u/SquigglesPuppetMstr
- u/_Cyberostrich_
- u/UdderGinger42
- u/vikrant_98
- u/GengisGone
- u/Jamatace77
- u/GeographyFish
- u/EatRogersAss445
- u/Welshcake69
- u/JustBreakingThings
- u/Toastedcheese69
- u/Candid-Attention8542
- u/Firehazard5
- u/WolfInMen
- u/LEGITLEGEND53
- u/nugohs
- u/Eliad_413
- u/Deadratz
- u/Puzzleheaded_Page354
- u/Wallywutsizface
- u/Potential_Alarm_257
- u/GreenBean8875
- u/uonlyshivthrice
- u/BurnerAccount-001
- u/Haters_7
- u/Starhopper328
- u/Durs-
- u/Kelly_Johnson_Fanboy
- u/notfromchicago
- u/Environmental-Shirt1
- u/Subsonic_Tectonic
- u/Acceptable_Health926
- u/alostchromosome
- u/isaiah-41_10
- u/Avidplane_Enjoyer
- u/NotAlex33
- u/CreativeEfforts
- u/Expensive_Diet_7892
- u/Heftymiata1207
- u/Mindless_Signature_5
- u/Im_Adam1
- u/Mercenary_grindset
- u/Shroub
- u/LeaderImaginary3275
- u/relayrider
- u/cosynthe
- u/macetfromage
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/MightyMaverick88
- u/astros7nthesis
- u/Resident_Resident_62
- u/killtherobot
- u/Jimbrutan
- u/Suunburst
- u/h3lvtca
- u/DustyDadCA
- u/aricooperdavis
- u/Annual-Minimum2591
- u/Nesquick737
- u/Schmange89
- u/slava_ukraine69420
- u/Jedikkemoeder68
- u/floobieway
- u/klopsik1939
- u/ECNILIO_GEMER
- u/real_visuliser
- u/NoHighlight698
- u/ali_j_ashraf
- u/annoyinglittlemonkey
- u/Willowett
- u/FrankIsLoww
- u/Cash_Brother_392
- u/IamJustFuckingTired
- u/bionicpirate42
- u/lockheedmartin3
- u/Luis-valdez-2001
- u/daWerwoergel
- u/AJ_Deadshow
- u/Beginning-Clock-2021
- u/Rey7510-2
- u/_Cyberostrich_
- u/WolfInMen
- u/Ambitious_Fill3364
- u/SquigglesPuppetMstr
- u/UdderGinger42
- u/vikrant_98
- u/Jamatace77
- u/GeographyFish
- u/EatRogersAss445
- u/Toastedcheese69
- u/Firehazard5
- u/possumburg
- u/GengisGone
- u/Welshcake69
- u/Candid-Attention8542
- u/nugohs
- u/Eliad_413
- u/JustBreakingThings
- u/LEGITLEGEND53
- u/Puzzleheaded_Page354
- u/Wallywutsizface
- u/GreenBean8875
- u/Deadratz
- u/uonlyshivthrice
- u/BurnerAccount-001
- u/Starhopper328
- u/Durs-
- u/Kelly_Johnson_Fanboy
- u/Environmental-Shirt1
- u/Subsonic_Tectonic
- u/Potential_Alarm_257
- u/Haters_7
- u/notfromchicago
- u/isaiah-41_10
- u/Acceptable_Health926
- u/alostchromosome
- u/Avidplane_Enjoyer
- u/NotAlex33
- u/CreativeEfforts
- u/Expensive_Diet_7892
- u/Heftymiata1207
- u/Mindless_Signature_5
- u/Im_Adam1
- u/Mercenary_grindset
- u/Shroub
- u/relayrider
- u/LeaderImaginary3275
- u/cosynthe
- u/macetfromage
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Aviator779
- u/bob_the_impala
- u/_Cyberostrich_
- u/Jamatace77
- u/Papafox80
- u/Zebidee
- u/lockheedmartin3
- u/NomadFingerboards
- u/Augustthepilot
- u/CaptainDunsel1701
- u/Fentron3000
- u/[deleted]
- u/ub40tk421
- u/Yak_52TD
- u/Beechcraft77
- u/pope1701
- u/DeadAreaF1
- u/JerrieNL
- u/Willowett
- u/GT5Canuck
- u/Quibblicous
- u/wheeze-51_mustang
- u/Rough-Aioli-9621
- u/Alarming-Mongoose-91
- u/polarisgirl
- u/-pilot37-
- u/Effective_Respect_18
- u/ECNILIO_GEMER
- u/Glades_road
- u/balsa61
- u/mrhoppy_
- u/DustyDadCA
- u/AvroVulcanB2
- u/Jedikkemoeder68
- u/MegaMongoFish
- u/astros7nthesis
- u/Drewski811
- u/planespotterhvn
- u/klopsik1939
- u/trotro81
- u/JJthesecond123
- u/Auburn851
- u/mysteriousanarcho
- u/Sawfish1212
- u/AVMech86
- u/Teoz_Productions
- u/Macr0cephalus
- u/KrasnyRed5
- u/Apprehensive-Crab682
- u/Xtra_Awesome
- u/simbabeat
- u/ShesATragicHero
- u/Reymond_Reddington15
- u/Nerig
- u/bobeaqoq
- u/mikethepilot0
- u/Meatball546
- u/YF-23aBlackWidowII
- u/victory202
- u/Thunder22Solo
- u/35120red
- u/pcbwes
- u/gunz_a_g0g0
- u/System_shock72
- u/Ok_Personality9910
- u/neckbeard_deathcamp
- u/JustBreakingThings
- u/sankscan
By votes
- u/Aviator779
- u/bob_the_impala
- u/Jamatace77
- u/Augustthepilot
- u/lockheedmartin3
- u/DeadAreaF1
- u/Yak_52TD
- u/Fentron3000
- u/CaptainDunsel1701
- u/Rough-Aioli-9621
- u/_Cyberostrich_
- u/Beechcraft77
- u/Zebidee
- u/Drewski811
- u/JerrieNL
- u/mysteriousanarcho
- u/Effective_Respect_18
- u/Thunder22Solo
- u/Ok_Personality9910
- u/AvroVulcanB2
- u/simbabeat
- u/GT5Canuck
- u/Quibblicous
- u/astros7nthesis
- u/Xtra_Awesome
- u/NomadFingerboards
- u/YF-23aBlackWidowII
- u/Willowett
- u/ub40tk421
- u/Nerig
- u/bobeaqoq
- u/polarisgirl
- u/Glades_road
- u/balsa61
- u/[deleted]
- u/ECNILIO_GEMER
- u/gunz_a_g0g0
- u/Papafox80
- u/neckbeard_deathcamp
- u/pope1701
- u/DustyDadCA
- u/Jedikkemoeder68
- u/planespotterhvn
- u/Auburn851
- u/wheeze-51_mustang
- u/Macr0cephalus
- u/mrhoppy_
- u/MegaMongoFish
- u/klopsik1939
- u/Teoz_Productions
- u/KrasnyRed5
- u/Apprehensive-Crab682
- u/Alarming-Mongoose-91
- u/-pilot37-
- u/ShesATragicHero
- u/Reymond_Reddington15
- u/mikethepilot0
- u/Meatball546
- u/victory202
- u/35120red
- u/pcbwes
- u/System_shock72
- u/JustBreakingThings
- u/sankscan
- u/trotro81
- u/JJthesecond123
- u/Sawfish1212
- u/AVMech86
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FAQ
r/whatplaneisthis — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/whatplaneisthis have?
r/whatplaneisthis has approximately 10,155 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/whatplaneisthis created?
r/whatplaneisthis was created on December 28, 2019 (6 years ago).
What is r/whatplaneisthis about?
The community is dedicated to identifying aircraft that members encounter in various settings, whether in real life or from video games. Users can post images or descriptions of planes they see, and fellow enthusiasts help identify the aircraft based on their knowledge and expertise. The community fosters a collaborative environment where aviation enthusiasts can share their…
What subreddits are similar to r/whatplaneisthis?
Communities similar to r/whatplaneisthis include r/whatisthisplane, r/planespotting, r/militaryaviation, r/airplanes, r/planes.
Who are the most active posters on r/whatplaneisthis?
The most frequent posters on r/whatplaneisthis include u/astros7nthesis, u/[deleted], u/Resident_Resident_62.
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