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Quiz about Tricky Questions on WW2 Aircraft
Quiz about Tricky Questions on WW2 Aircraft

Tricky Questions on WW2 Aircraft Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by Plumbus. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Plumbus
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
155,083
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
3905
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (3/10), Guest 152 (5/10), Guest 109 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What Soviet aircraft did Stalin say was more important to the Russians than bread? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the difference between the North American P-51D and P-51K Mustangs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. For different marks of the Supermarine Spitfire, which letter suffix denoted a universal wing? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was distinctive about the Messerschmitt Bf109T? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Beech Model 18 operated in many guises as a transport and training aircraft with both the USAAF and the RAF. Which version was known as the Kansan? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How did the Handley Page Hereford differ mainly from its sister aircraft, the Hampden? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Messerschmitt Bf109 series was built in greater numbers than any other fighter aircraft of World War II.


Question 8 of 10
8. What was the only Japanese aircraft to bomb the United States mainland during WW2? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Bristol Blenheim Mk.V was initially known as the
Bristol __________

Answer: (One Word - begins with B)
Question 10 of 10
10. By the end of WW2, how many Dornier Do-17s had survived in a flyable condition? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What Soviet aircraft did Stalin say was more important to the Russians than bread?

Answer: Ilyushin Il-2

The Il-2 was a ground attack 'shturmovik' that was built in greater numbers than any other Russian aircraft.
2. What was the difference between the North American P-51D and P-51K Mustangs?

Answer: They were built at different factories

The P-51D was built at Inglewood, California. The P-51K was identical (except for the Aeroprop propeller) but was built at Dallas, Texas.
3. For different marks of the Supermarine Spitfire, which letter suffix denoted a universal wing?

Answer: C

The 'universal wing' first appeared on Mark V Spitfires in October 1941. With this wing, Spitfires could be adapted in the field to carry a variety of armaments according to the mission requirements.
4. What was distinctive about the Messerschmitt Bf109T?

Answer: It was designed as a carrier-borne fighter

The Bf109T (Träger) version was the only German fighter aircraft designed to be flown from the aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin. Based on the Bf109E, it was equipped with an arrestor hook, folding wings and catapult spools. 70 were built (including the pre-production versions) but, failing the realisation of the Graf Zeppelin project, they were operated from land bases, mainly with JG77 in Scandinavia.
5. The Beech Model 18 operated in many guises as a transport and training aircraft with both the USAAF and the RAF. Which version was known as the Kansan?

Answer: AT-11

The AT-11 Kansan was an advanced aircrew trainer for bombing and gunnery. It was originally named Kansas.
6. How did the Handley Page Hereford differ mainly from its sister aircraft, the Hampden?

Answer: It had different powerplants.

The Hereford was powered by Napier Dagger engines instead of the more reliable Bristol Pegasus used on the Hampden. It was an operational failure and was only used in training.
7. The Messerschmitt Bf109 series was built in greater numbers than any other fighter aircraft of World War II.

Answer: True

Approximately 35,000 Bf.109s were produced, compared to 30,000 Yak-1s, 20,531 Spitfires and 15,686 Mustangs.
8. What was the only Japanese aircraft to bomb the United States mainland during WW2?

Answer: Yokosuka E14Y

The E14Y was a small floatplane capable of being carried by submarine. In 1942 a E14Y1 was launched from IJN submarine I-25 off the west coast of the USA. It dropped four 167lbs (76kg) phosphorus bombs on a forest in Oregon.
9. The Bristol Blenheim Mk.V was initially known as the Bristol __________

Answer: Bisley

The Bisley (or Blenheim Mk.V) was not an operational success. This was largely due to a 17% increase in its gross weight despite similar powerplants to earlier marks.
10. By the end of WW2, how many Dornier Do-17s had survived in a flyable condition?

Answer: 1

The Do-17 bomber was gradually withdrawn from front-line service and by 1942 was used mainly as a glider tug and transport aircraft. By the end of the war only one remained in a fit enough condition to be evaluated by the Allies.
Source: Author Plumbus

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