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Military Aircraft General Trivia Quiz

This is a General Quiz about Military Aircraft.

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

Author
typhoomerang

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,677

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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374

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Question 1 of 10

1. Why did the USAF stop producing the F-22 Raptor? Hint

The cost of the aircraft was 150 million dollars per fighter

It did not have stealth

The factory was destroyed

It was slow

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Question 2 of 10

2. Due to the advancemnet of technology the F-14 Tomcat was retired. What naval jet fighter replaced it? Hint

F-18 Super Hornet

F-15 Eagle

F-22 Raptor

F-16 Fighting Falcon

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Question 3 of 10

3. The USAF "Thunderbirds" air demonstration team fly F-16 Fighting Falcons. What fighter Jets do the "Blue Angels" air demonstration team fly? Hint

F-18 Super Hornet

F-35 Lightning

F-14 Tomcat

F-16 Fighting Falcon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these aircraft was specifically designed for ground attacks? Hint

F-14 Tomcat

U-2 Dragon Lady

F-117 Nighthawk

A-10 Thunderbolt

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Question 5 of 10

5. The F-15 and F-16 are named after the world's most legendary predatory birds. What birds are these fighter jets named after? Hint

Eagles and Falcons

Sparrows and Pelicans

Eagles and Ospreys

Ravens and Hawks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which one is NOT an American aircraft company? Hint

Dassault

Boeing

Lockheed Martin

McDonnell Douglas

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two countries teamed up to build the Harrier? Hint

United States and Canada

Great Britain and France

United States and Great Britain

United States and France

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1984 a Grumman experimental aircraft took to the skies. What was the name of this experimental aircraft? Hint

X-28

none of the above

X-1

X-29

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Question 9 of 10

9. The F-20 had a nickname that resembled a fish. Which of these was it? Hint

Tiger

Minnow

Hammerhead

Tigershark

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the B-1 Lancer? Hint

An experiment

A fighter

A bomber

A bullet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why did the USAF stop producing the F-22 Raptor?

Answer: The cost of the aircraft was 150 million dollars per fighter

Despite being ahead of its time, the F-22 Raptor was cancelled after 187 aircraft had been built. The F-35 Lightning will be made instead.

2. Due to the advancemnet of technology the F-14 Tomcat was retired. What naval jet fighter replaced it?

Answer: F-18 Super Hornet

The F-18 Super Hornet is very versatile, which makes it a very coveted fighter aircraft in the United States Navy.

3. The USAF "Thunderbirds" air demonstration team fly F-16 Fighting Falcons. What fighter Jets do the "Blue Angels" air demonstration team fly?

Answer: F-18 Super Hornet

The Thunderbirds were formed as a air demonstration team in 1953, and continue to astonish crowds wherever they go.

4. Which of these aircraft was specifically designed for ground attacks?

Answer: A-10 Thunderbolt

The A-10 is slow but has a GAU-8 Avenger Gatling cannon, which can destroy nearly any tank in existence.

5. The F-15 and F-16 are named after the world's most legendary predatory birds. What birds are these fighter jets named after?

Answer: Eagles and Falcons

The F-15 Eagle has had many variants and is one of the best aircraft in the USAF. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been shadowed by the F-15, but is still an excellent fighter.

6. Which one is NOT an American aircraft company?

Answer: Dassault

Dassault is a French aircraft company that made the Mirage. Many of the best aircraft are not made in the US, such as the Dassault Rafale, Su-27, and the Mig-29.

7. What two countries teamed up to build the Harrier?

Answer: United States and Great Britain

The United States and Great Britain built the Harrier with the capability to take-off vertically. However it can not ascend straight up if it is fully loaded, but requires a small takeoff strip.

8. In 1984 a Grumman experimental aircraft took to the skies. What was the name of this experimental aircraft?

Answer: X-29

The X-29 featured a forward swept wing and was a counterpart for the Russian SU-47 aircraft. They were testing this because it was assumed that it could provide better maneuverabilty.

9. The F-20 had a nickname that resembled a fish. Which of these was it?

Answer: Tigershark

The F-20 tigershark is very similar to the F-5 freedom fighter, and it would be hard to tell the difference between the two of them. The F-20 never entered service because the F-16 Fighting Falcon was chosen instead.

10. What is the B-1 Lancer?

Answer: A bomber

The B-1 Lancer is a supersonic swept-wing bomber, that was built to replace the veteran B-52.

Source: Author typhoomerang

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