What did I see at ICT today?

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ScottLikesPlanes@reddit

That’s N650SN. It’s SNC’s version of the ATHENA aircraft for the Army that was modified from a GLEX. Kind of a prototype for HADES, which was just designated ME-11B.

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TOADflyer@reddit

Nope, doesn’t have whited-out windows nor black antennae on the top. Another commenter above was a bit closer to the mark.

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BlueLava222@reddit

No, above is correct, this is SNC's RAPCON-X aircraft.

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fergehtabodit@reddit (OP)

Are there 13 windows on port and 15 on starboard for some reason that I don't need to know?

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somme_rando@reddit

Why not leave the windows in for a toilet. Not like some will be peeking in the window up there.

It'd be a nice dump with a view.

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RGN_Preacher@reddit

I’ve dropped a massive dump with a forward lav in a G-IV that had the window and yes, it was a nice stretch for a good view.

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ScottLikesPlanes@reddit

The doors on the left side take up the space where the first and last windows would be.

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TOADflyer@reddit

My bad, yeah you guys are right. I had to go back to my notes and research a bit. I got another program mixed up on there. Good call!

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AfternoonPot@reddit

Scott was correct, it’s N650SN which can be seen in this article: https://www.key.aero/article/how-contractors-surveillance-aircraft-are-becoming-ever-more-important

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agha0013@reddit

when you take aviation, that already has a strong relationship with acronyms, and combine it with the military that takes the relationship to a strange new level..... the combination is magical

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Ryno__25@reddit

Someone who read the Lightning Thief books growing up is finally old enough to make decisions for doctrine and program names

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Sturnella64@reddit

Yep it was even broadcasting on ADS-B https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a88e57&lat=37.647&lon=-97.470&zoom=11.0&showTrace=2025-04-01

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Sparta954@reddit

That's one of the bombardier BACN planes, looks like it's 9001 the first plane for the program

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Sturnella64@reddit

It's the very similar-looking Athena

https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a88e57&lat=37.647&lon=-97.470&zoom=11.0&showTrace=2025-04-01

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killertrout1@reddit

Where do you see that it's an Athena-S? I see where it says global 6000/6500, but couldn't it be an ARES or ATHENA-R?

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Sturnella64@reddit

I got it from here: https://www.key.aero/article/how-contractors-surveillance-aircraft-are-becoming-ever-more-important

but that's the only place that distinguishes whether it's an R or S so you could definitely be right

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killertrout1@reddit

I have/had a project with both ATHENA models so I was definitely curious. I'm almost certain it's an R

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ScottLikesPlanes@reddit

It’s the -S version from SNC. Both versions have a belly fairing, but only the -S has the satcom(?) dome on top.

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killertrout1@reddit

I stand corrected, thank you. ADS-B data also shows it from SNC while the R is L3 Harris. Which means the one I saw at L3 was the R. Very helpful.

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killertrout1@reddit

ARES has no radome on the bottom so I can eliminate that one.

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Sparta954@reddit

It totally is I mistook the treeline for the shark fin on top. I didn't realise any other plane got the belly pod after 9001

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Tricky_Ad_3080@reddit

Snowball (9001) also has a different roof tumor than the jet pictured, in addition to the belly pod.

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DouglasTaylorJr@reddit

BACN stands for Battlefield Airborne Communication Node

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dnuohxof-2@reddit

Much less fun than what I was thinking….

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NukeRocketScientist@reddit

I mean, you could probably cook bacon with the communications equipment that thing likely has if that's what you were thinking.

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kevman_2008@reddit

E-11A BACN. They're the platform that replaced my old jet, the E-8C JSTARS

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killertrout1@reddit

Fellow JSTARS guy! BACN isn't on team canoe, this is definitely an ATHENA-R or S.

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Well it’s spring so I think you caught a pregnant plane on camera! It’s really rare, because usually from around beginning of April until May they go into hiding which is why you almost never spot a pregnant bird. She probably just touched down to head to her nest for the next few months

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sadistkarmalade@reddit

Call me crazy but I think that's an airplane.

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BaldingJordanian@reddit

Plen

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fergehtabodit@reddit (OP)

Extra belly room for sneks

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54H60-77@reddit

Basically Bacon

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magnumfan89@reddit

It's pregnant with baby cezznuhs

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No-Cup3301@reddit

SNOWBALL!!!

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SuperFrog4@reddit

You saw nothing if want to keep the black helicopters away. Now is not the time to visit Guantanamo bay.

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louITAir@reddit

Nice poem you have there Written without a care

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chumpynut5@reddit

It’s pregnant

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Starrion@reddit

Looks like it's going to have a couple of Cessnas.

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fergehtabodit@reddit (OP)

She's in the right place then!

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Aerocat08@reddit

Ah, memories…

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Old_Valuable_3196@reddit

A plane

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_ps@reddit

Something that landed at wrong airport

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Golf38611@reddit

Awwwww. She’s pregnant. Don’t gawk.

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animalfath3r@reddit

ICT in the house

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copingcabana@reddit

Yesterday, with weather fair, I saw a plane that wasn't there. It wasn't there again today, I think it's from the CIA.

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CaptainDFW@reddit

Global with a Goiter.

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occamsdagger@reddit

It needs some iodized salt.

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bherman13@reddit

Airplane

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slyskyflyby@reddit

Mmmmm BACN

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BOMMOB@reddit

Yep.

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random42name@reddit

Bombardier Global Express, which is likely being operated by L3Harris for military or government purposes.

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Mnemorath@reddit

There is a reason ICT has the nickname “Air Capital of the World”.

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Fit_Armadillo_9928@reddit

Nothing

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AccountNumber0004@reddit

Probably a Global 6500 for the Army

https://defensescoop.com/2024/11/25/bombardier-defense-delivers-first-hades-jet-to-army/

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fergehtabodit@reddit (OP)

I regret not finding the time to hit the Doc B29 hangar... maybe next time. I pulled into the lot on Monday but they were closed. Saw the beauty thru the windows

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