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Name the U.S. Aircraft Trivia Quiz


These are types of U.S. military aircraft.

A multiple-choice quiz by artfulroger. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
artfulroger
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
291,476
Updated
Aug 12 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1040
Last 3 plays: Guest 131 (6/10), Guest 69 (8/10), Guest 136 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Blue Angels flew this plane before 1974. Which plane is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What flight demonstration team uses the F-16? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The A-6 Intruder is a single seat fighter.


Question 4 of 10
4. I was flown by Charles Lindbergh to Paris, France. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Operation Rolling Thunder was conducted, primarily, by which type of aircraft? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Col. "Pappy" Boyington was the commander of the Black Sheep squadron.


Question 7 of 10
7. What type of aircraft did Jimmy Doolittle and his squadron fly off an aircraft carrier to attack Japan? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which aircraft did the A-4 Skyhawk replace during the Vietnam conflict? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What type of aircraft is shown, and who is flying them in a popular Van Halen video? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How many 500 pound bombs can an A-6 carry at one time? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Blue Angels flew this plane before 1974. Which plane is it?

Answer: F-4 Phantom

The F-4 was the Navy's leading fighter jet until the F-14 was brought into service.
2. What flight demonstration team uses the F-16?

Answer: Thunderbirds

The Thunderbirds fly the F-16 Falcon. The Thunderbirds are the United States Air Force flight demonstration team. They perform in air shows all over the world.
3. The A-6 Intruder is a single seat fighter.

Answer: false

The A-6 Intruder was first introduced to the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s as a two seat, pilot and bombardier/navigator, medium attack aircraft. It was retired in the late 1990s and replaced by the F/A-18, which now works as the attack, fighter and interceptor since the F-14 was retired.
4. I was flown by Charles Lindbergh to Paris, France. Who am I?

Answer: The Spirit of St. Louis

Lindbergh flew solo from New York to Paris, France in 1927.
5. Operation Rolling Thunder was conducted, primarily, by which type of aircraft?

Answer: B-52

Operation Rolling Thunder was the title of a gradual and sustained U.S. 2nd Air Division (later Seventh Air Force), U.S. Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) aerial bombardment campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 2 March 1965 until 1 November 1968, during the Vietnam War.
6. Col. "Pappy" Boyington was the commander of the Black Sheep squadron.

Answer: True

The television show "Baa Baa Black sheep" was loosely based on the antics and accomplishments of Pappy Boyington's squadron. Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington USMC, (December 4, 1912 - January 11, 1988) was an American fighter ace.
7. What type of aircraft did Jimmy Doolittle and his squadron fly off an aircraft carrier to attack Japan?

Answer: B-25 Mitchell

They practiced taking off within 300 feet with a full load. When they took off from the carrier they had enough fuel for a one way flight.
8. Which aircraft did the A-4 Skyhawk replace during the Vietnam conflict?

Answer: A-1 Skyraider

The piston-engined, prop-driven Skyraider was a postwar follow-on to World War II dive bombers and torpedo bombers such as the Helldiver and Avenger.
9. What type of aircraft is shown, and who is flying them in a popular Van Halen video?

Answer: A-4, Blue Angels

The A-4 was used from 1974 to 1986 when they switched to the F/A-18 Hornet which they still fly today.
10. How many 500 pound bombs can an A-6 carry at one time?

Answer: 28

It can carry 30 with the main landing gear doors removed.
Source: Author artfulroger

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