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Modern Royal Air Force Trivia Quiz

A quiz based on the units and operations of the modern RAF.

A multiple-choice quiz by jez_mcgad. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
jez_mcgad

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,529

Updated
Sep 10 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 20

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759

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Question 1 of 20

1. What was the name of the company that made the Tornado? Hint

Dassault

Eurofighter

Panavia

British Aerospace

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which new weapon in the RAF inventory saw its operational debut in Operation Telic? Hint

ALARM

ASRAAM

Skyflash

Storm Shaddow

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Question 3 of 20

3. The RAF Harrier has an additional 2 hardpoints to the American versions, but where are they? Hint

below outrigger wheels

overwings

wingtips

rear fuselage

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Question 4 of 20

4. What is the only RAF aircraft able to carry the Harpoon anti-ship missile?

Answer: (One Word, no variant information)

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Question 5 of 20

5. Where are all Jaguar squadrons based in 2004?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 20

6. Which RAF aircraft makes use of JTIDS? Hint

Harrier GR.9

Jaguar GR.3

Tornado GR.4

Tornado F.3

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Question 7 of 20

7. What is the difference between CC-130J and C-130J aircraft? Hint

CC-130J is the RAF variant

CC-130J has new engines

CC-130J is stretched

CC-130J is an aerial tanker

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which civil airliner is the Nimrod aircraft derived from? Hint

BAC 1-11

VC-10

Trident

Comet

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which American transport airplane has been leased to the RAF? Hint

Stratotanker

Galaxy

Globemaster

Starlifter

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Question 10 of 20

10. At which base are Sentry aircraft stationed? Hint

RAF Kinloss

RAF Leuchars

RAF Leeming

RAF Waddington

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Question 11 of 20

11. Which variant of the E-3 Sentry does the RAF operate?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 12 of 20

12. Which RAF aircraft is the first to be replaced with the Typhoon? Hint

Tornado F.3

Harrier

Jaguar

Tornado GR.4

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Question 13 of 20

13. What engines does a VC-10 tanker have? Hint

R-R Spey Mk.207 turbofan

P&W TF-33-PW-100 turbofan

R-R Conway Mk.301 turbofan

R-R T56-A-15 turboprop

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which company builds the AIM-120 AMRAAM? Hint

Boeing (McDonnell Douglas)

Raytheon

Hughes

Marconi

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Question 15 of 20

15. What is the maximum number of passangers a Puma HC.1 can carry?

Answer: (One Number)

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Question 16 of 20

16. Which RAF base is the furthest south?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 17 of 20

17. In 2004, what was the oldest type of aircraft in service with the RAF?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 18 of 20

18. What air to air weaponry can Nimrod MR.2 aircraft carry? Hint

AMRAAM

none

Sidewinder

ASRAAM

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Question 19 of 20

19. What engines does the Chinook have? Hint

Avco Lycoming T55-712 turboshafts

Rolls-Royce H1400-1 Gnome turboshafts

Rolls-Royce / Turbomeca RTM 322 three shaft turbines

Turbomeca Turbo 111C4 turboshafts

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Question 20 of 20

20. Where did the Merlin see its operational debut? Hint

the Falklands

the Balkans

Iraq (Operation Telic)

Afghanistan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of the company that made the Tornado?

Answer: Panavia

The Tornado was built in Germany, Italy and Britain. It has also been sold to Saudi Arabia.

2. Which new weapon in the RAF inventory saw its operational debut in Operation Telic?

Answer: Storm Shaddow

The 'fire and forget' Storm Shadow missile has a very long range, fully autonomous guidance, low level terrain following capability, a stealthy profile and a penetrator warhead.

3. The RAF Harrier has an additional 2 hardpoints to the American versions, but where are they?

Answer: below outrigger wheels

The RAF Harrier GR.5/7/9 has an additional two hardpoints to carry extra AIM-9 sidewinders below the outrigger wheels.

4. What is the only RAF aircraft able to carry the Harpoon anti-ship missile?

Answer: Nimrod

The Nimrod MR.2 can carry Harpoon missiles either on 2 underwing pylons or in the internal bomb-bay compartment.

5. Where are all Jaguar squadrons based in 2004?

Answer: RAF Coltishall

No.s 6, 41 and 54 are operational Jaguar squadrons, while No. 16 squadron is an Operational Conversion Unit (OCU). However, all these squadrons are based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk.

6. Which RAF aircraft makes use of JTIDS?

Answer: Tornado F.3

The Tornado F.3 is the RAF's prime air defence fighter. JTIDS allows it to recieve radar information directly from a circling Sentry aircraft, keeping its own Foxhunter radar shut down to reduce detection chances.

7. What is the difference between CC-130J and C-130J aircraft?

Answer: CC-130J is stretched

The RAF requested a stretched version of the C-130J Hercules 2 aircraft, which was later called the CC-130J. The RAF designates them C.4 (strecthed) and C.5 (standard). First generation C.1 and C.3 aircraft are also still in use.

8. Which civil airliner is the Nimrod aircraft derived from?

Answer: Comet

There are two versions of the Nimrod, the MR.2 maratime patrol (SAR,ASW and ASUW roles) and the R.1 electronic surveillance variant. The basic shape of both aircraft still resembles the original de Havilland Comet airframe.

9. Which American transport airplane has been leased to the RAF?

Answer: Globemaster

Four Boeing-owned C-17 Globemaster IIIs have been leased to the RAF.

10. At which base are Sentry aircraft stationed?

Answer: RAF Waddington

The RAF operates 7 E-3D Sentry aircraft, run by No. 8 and No. 23 Squadrons at RAF Waddington.

11. Which variant of the E-3 Sentry does the RAF operate?

Answer: E-3D

7 E-3D Sentry aircraft are operated by the RAF, given the designation 'Sentry AEW1'. These perform surveillance and control roles.

12. Which RAF aircraft is the first to be replaced with the Typhoon?

Answer: Tornado F.3

After the OCU is supplied, the Typhoons will re-equip Tornado F.3 squadrons at Leeming and Leuchars. Next up are the aged Jaguar close air support aircraft.

13. What engines does a VC-10 tanker have?

Answer: R-R Conway Mk.301 turbofan

The VC-10 has four of these engines, mounted on the rear fuselage just forward of the tail.

14. Which company builds the AIM-120 AMRAAM?

Answer: Raytheon

Originally purchased for the Royal Navy's Sea Harrier, specificaly designed to be used with the blue vixen radar, the missile has also been added to the Tornado F.3s armoury. It will also be used by the Typhoon.

15. What is the maximum number of passangers a Puma HC.1 can carry?

Answer: 20

The Puma can carry 20 passengers, or 3,200kg external slung cargo.

16. Which RAF base is the furthest south?

Answer: Mount Pleasant

Featuring the most recent purpose built RAF airfield, Mount Pleasant is the RAF's Falklands outpost.

17. In 2004, what was the oldest type of aircraft in service with the RAF?

Answer: Canberra

The Canberra was first flown on May 13th, 1949.

18. What air to air weaponry can Nimrod MR.2 aircraft carry?

Answer: Sidewinder

MR.2 Nimrods are designed for ASW, ASUW and SAR duties. They are armed with an internal bay for up to nine Stingray torpedoes, bombs and depth charges. Sidewinder AAMs can also be carried on underwing pylons for self-defence.

19. What engines does the Chinook have?

Answer: Avco Lycoming T55-712 turboshafts

The huge Chinook helicopter only has 2 of these engines, but each provide a massive 3,750shp of power.

20. Where did the Merlin see its operational debut?

Answer: the Balkans

Merlins of No 28 Squadron deployed on their first operational tour to the Balkans in support of UN Forces in the Spring of 2003.

Source: Author jez_mcgad

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