There are various methods used to identify the aircraft:-
(a) Wing position.
1. High wing.
2. Low mid wing.
3. Shoulder wing.
4. Low wing.
5. Mid wing.
6. Parasol wing.
(b) Shape of canopy
1. Inline.
2. Submerged.
3. Teardrop.
4. Glasshouse.
5. Bubble.
(c) Wing shape.
(d) Shape of fins and tail plane( s) Shape of wing tips.
(f) Markings - Saffron White Green