FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Jet Fighters Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about Jet Fighters from around the world. Some are still in use and others have been retired from service.

A multiple-choice quiz by ovalrocker. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ovalrocker

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,055

Updated
Mar 15 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2272

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 115 (8/10), Guest 2 (8/10), Guest 97 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Panavia Tornado was a consortium between which three countries? Hint

France, Italy and Great Britain

Great Britain, Germany and Sweden

Great Britain, Italy and Germany

Germany, Sweden and France

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. On what date did the prototype of the Dassault-Breguet Mirage III fly? Hint

17th November 1956

13th February 1957

13th November 1956

13th February 1960

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The Dassault-Breguet Mirage 2000B has how many seats? Hint

Four

One

Two

Three

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What is the NATO code name for the MIG 21 jet fighter? Hint

Fishfood

Foxbat

Flogger

Fishbed

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the NATO code name for the Sukhoi Su-15 jet fighter? Hint

Fiddler

Flagon

Falcon

Force

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. The Tupolev Tu-128 "Fiddler" has how many engines? Hint

Four

One

Two

Three

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. The JA37 Viggen is manufactured by whom? Hint

Panavia

Saab

Ford

Cadillac

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 is known as the what? Hint

Beagle

Devil

Legal

Eagle

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom could achieve a top speed in excess of Mach 2.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which country produces the IAI Kfir? Hint

Russia

USA

Israel

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 12 2024 : Guest 115: 8/10
Dec 07 2024 : Guest 2: 8/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 97: 8/10
Dec 02 2024 : Baldfroggie: 7/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 66: 7/10
Nov 27 2024 : Guest 60: 6/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 120: 8/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 131: 9/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 151: 8/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Panavia Tornado was a consortium between which three countries?

Answer: Great Britain, Italy and Germany

The Tornado was first flown on 27th October 1979. It replaced the Lighting and Phantoms that were in service with the RAF at that time.

2. On what date did the prototype of the Dassault-Breguet Mirage III fly?

Answer: 17th November 1956

The first production model flew in 1960. Also the large main wheels were sized for rough-field operations, but it needed a field length of over 6,000ft.

3. The Dassault-Breguet Mirage 2000B has how many seats?

Answer: Two

The 2000B was in production in 1983, after the successful trails of the first production model December 1982. But the prototype of the Mirage 2000 flew 4 years earlier on 10th March 1978.

4. What is the NATO code name for the MIG 21 jet fighter?

Answer: Fishbed

The MIG 21 Fishbed has been built in 15 major versions. Some of which are: Fishbed "D" - all weather fighter, "F" - an improved version of the D, "H" - a tactical reconnaissance version and the "U" a 2 seat tandem trainer.

5. What is the NATO code name for the Sukhoi Su-15 jet fighter?

Answer: Flagon

The prototype of the Su-15 first flew in 1965 and needs a runway 2000 - 3000 meters (6560 - 9840ft) in length to operate from.

6. The Tupolev Tu-128 "Fiddler" has how many engines?

Answer: Two

The Tu-128 "Fiddler" had an endurance of over eight hours, and is one of the largest fighter aircraft ever with a wing span of 60ft, and a length of just over 89ft. As a comparison, the F-15 Eagle has a wing span of 31ft, and a length of nearly 48ft.

7. The JA37 Viggen is manufactured by whom?

Answer: Saab

The Saab JA37 Viggen was designed to operate from country roads as well as runways. It has STOL (Short Take Off Landing) capability by the use of its giant afterburner and thrust reverser.

8. The McDonnell Douglas F-15 is known as the what?

Answer: Eagle

The F-15 Eagle was a replacement for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Apart from the USA, other countries that use the aircraft include Israel, Saudi Arabia and Japan.

9. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom could achieve a top speed in excess of Mach 2.

Answer: True

The F-4 Phantom could reach a speed of Mach 2.27 (1,500mph). The first flight of the F-4 was on 27th May 1958, with the production of the aircraft ending in 1979.

10. Which country produces the IAI Kfir?

Answer: Israel

When the French cut off military supplies to Israel in 1967, Israel set about building its own aircraft. The prototype IAI Kfir (Lion Cub) flew in 1973 and was revealed to the public in 1975.

Source: Author ovalrocker

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor trident before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.