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Quiz about Vietnam War   The Planes
Quiz about Vietnam War   The Planes

Vietnam War - The Planes Trivia Quiz


Match the manufacturer and alphanumeric designator with the common name for these aircraft.

A multiple-choice quiz by steve20. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
steve20
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
145,866
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
11 / 15
Plays
4728
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (12/15), Baldfroggie (14/15), mulder52 (10/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Boeing B-52 Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Lockheed C-141 Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Grumman E-2 Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Douglas A-1 Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Douglas C-47 Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Republic F-105 Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Bell UH-1 Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Martin B-57 Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Grumman A-6 Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. McDonnell-Douglas F-4? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. North American RA-5 Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Fairchild C-123 Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Boeing KC-135 Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Sikorsky CH-54 Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Boeing B-52

Answer: Stratofortress

The first tactical use of the "BUFF" (Air Force Vets will know that moniker!) was Operation Niagara during the siege of Khe Sanh. Its top speed was 595 mph and its range was 7,500 miles.
2. Lockheed C-141

Answer: Starlifter

On 26 and 27 April, 1975 141s and C-130s evacuated 6,000 personnel from Saigon.
3. Grumman E-2

Answer: Hawkeye

With its endurance time of over 6 hours, it was a key reconnaissance aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy.
4. Douglas A-1

Answer: Skyraider

The Skyraider carried a 20mm gun as well as various ordinance.
5. Douglas C-47

Answer: Skytrain

The British version of this venerable workhorse was called the Dakota.
6. Boeing-Vertol CH-47

Answer: Chinook

Its maximum speed was 185 mph and could carry up to 44 troops.
7. Republic F-105

Answer: Thunderchief

The "Thud" also served as a "Wild Weasel".
8. Bell UH-1

Answer: Iroquois

Also known as the Huey, the UH-1 is one of the foremost symbols of the Viet Nam conflict. It could cruise at 127 mph and carry up to 14 armed troops.
9. Martin B-57

Answer: Canberra

The G model of this aircraft was known as the Night Intruder. It was equipped with low-light television and infra-red detection gear.
10. Grumman A-6

Answer: Intruder

This all-weather assault aircraft could fly at 644 mph.
11. McDonnell-Douglas F-4?

Answer: Phantom

Navy Phantoms recorded the first Mig kills in 1965. With its vast array of ordinance, a 20 mm gun and its ability to hit Mach 2.2, it was a formidable weapon.
12. North American RA-5

Answer: Vigilante

The Vigilante was a twin engine reconnaissance aircraft.
13. Fairchild C-123

Answer: Provider

It's small payload (16,000 lbs) was made up for by its short take off and landing (STOL) capability. This was proven time and again at Khe Sanh.
14. Boeing KC-135

Answer: Stratotanker

This aircraft could carry up to 30,0000 gallons of fuel, or cargo, or passengers.
15. Sikorsky CH-54

Answer: Skycrane

This super chopper could carry a load of up to 15,400 lbs.
Source: Author steve20

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