A tail number refers to an identification registration code (letters, numbers, or both) painted on an aircraft, frequently on the tail.

Tail numbers can represent:

• An aircraft registration number (civil aviation)
• United States military aircraft serials

See also

• Vehicle Identification Number
• Hull number
• Pennant number
• Tail code, which is not a unique identifier
• Fin flash, also called tail flash

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