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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 9:46 am
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Originally Posted by ldonnelly
You can also kinda tell by the winglets. If it has the standard vertical winglet, it's an older N---HQ aircraft (or an earlier N---YX aircraft). If it has the large winglets attached at a 45-degree angle, it's a newer N---NN aircraft (or a more recent N---YX aircraft).
Interesting! I never knew this. I have never seen a 175 with standard vertical winglets only slanted.

Also do you notice the 175 has a little tail heavy look? It almost looks like the nose is angled up when parked, taxiing, etc. Weight distribution?
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