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Quiz about British Jet Airliners
Quiz about British Jet Airliners

British Jet Airliners Trivia Quiz


Have fun learning about British airliners from the DH 106 Comet to the BAE systems 146!

A multiple-choice quiz by F-35_Guy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
F-35_Guy
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
393,173
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
304
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first British jet airliner was the DH 106 Comet. In early versions it suffered multiple mid-air breakups due to which design fault? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many engines does the BAE 125 have? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which British airliner featured four engines grouped at the back of the fuselage? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which budget airline only operated 737s between 1994 and 2018, but used BAC One-Elevens for a period? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The BAE 146 has which combination of engine number/wings position? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which British airliner had a second life as an RAF tanker/transport? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the internal stairs on a BAC One-Eleven? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many engines did the HS 121 Trident 3B have? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which British airliner has been converted for firefighting in Australia? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which British jet airliner was bought the most? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first British jet airliner was the DH 106 Comet. In early versions it suffered multiple mid-air breakups due to which design fault?

Answer: Square windows

The square window created extra stress at the corners, resulting in decompression and structural failure.
2. How many engines does the BAE 125 have?

Answer: 2

The BAE 125 is a twin-jet mid-size business jet originally developed under de Havilland, but entered production as the BAE 125.
3. Which British airliner featured four engines grouped at the back of the fuselage?

Answer: VC10

The VC10 had its engines at the back for good "hot and high" runway performance. However, it was too closely optimised for BOAC's requirements so that only 54 were built.
4. Which budget airline only operated 737s between 1994 and 2018, but used BAC One-Elevens for a period?

Answer: Ryanair

Ryanair operated the One-Eleven between 1987 and 1994.
5. The BAE 146 has which combination of engine number/wings position?

Answer: Engines-4 Wing-High Tail-T

The BAE 146 was often used in London City Airport because of its low noise.
6. Which British airliner had a second life as an RAF tanker/transport?

Answer: VC10

While the BAE 146 was used as a transport, it is not a tanker aircraft. The ex-British Airways Super VC10s found a new life serving the RAF, finally ending service in 25 September 2013.
7. What is the name of the internal stairs on a BAC One-Eleven?

Answer: Air Stairs

Air Stairs are the name for self-contained stairs on an aircraft, meaning it needs no external device to allow its passengers the get off.
8. How many engines did the HS 121 Trident 3B have?

Answer: 4

The Trident 3B had a small RB.162 booster engine to compete with the takeoff/climb performance of the 727.
9. Which British airliner has been converted for firefighting in Australia?

Answer: BAE 146

The BAE 146 has found a new home in fighting bush fires.
10. Which British jet airliner was bought the most?

Answer: BAE 146

The BAE 146 sold the most with 387 units sold.
Source: Author F-35_Guy

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