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Quiz about Vietnam War The Planes and Helicopters

Vietnam War - The Planes and Helicopters Quiz

Match the manufacturer and alphanumeric designator with the common name for these aircraft.

A multiple-choice quiz by steve20. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
steve20

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,866

Updated
Apr 04 25

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
4862

Last 3 plays: garydart (8/15), Guest 70 (9/15), Guest 174 (11/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Boeing B-52 Hint

Superfortress

Liberator

Stratofortress

Conqueror

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Question 2 of 15

2. Lockheed C-141 Hint

Skylifter

Galaxy

Starlifter

Dakota II

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Question 3 of 15

3. Grumman E-2 Hint

Hawkeye

Eagle Eye

Skyhawk

Sentry

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Question 4 of 15

4. Douglas A-1 Hint

Skyraider

Intrepid

Mustang

Hunter

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Question 5 of 15

5. Douglas C-47 Hint

Bulldog

Skytrain

Skylifter

Fairview

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Question 6 of 15

6. Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Hint

Seaking

Atlas

Predator

Chinook

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Question 7 of 15

7. Republic F-105 Hint

Montana

Phantom

Thunderchief

Eagle

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Question 8 of 15

8. Bell UH-1 Hint

Comanche

Iroquois

Shawnee

Apache

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Question 9 of 15

9. Martin B-57 Hint

Canberra

Sydney

Perth

Predator

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Question 10 of 15

10. Grumman A-6 Hint

Invader

Impeller

Interceptor

Intruder

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Question 11 of 15

11. McDonnell-Douglas F-4? Hint

Duster

Raptor

Columbia

Phantom

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Question 12 of 15

12. North American RA-5 Hint

Inspector

Vigilante

Detector

Crusader

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Question 13 of 15

13. Fairchild C-123 Hint

Atlanta

Rescuer

Provider

Cargo King

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Question 14 of 15

14. Boeing KC-135 Hint

Stratotanker

Air Station

Supertanker

Sky Window

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Question 15 of 15

15. Sikorsky CH-54 Hint

Superlifter

Skycrane

Skychief

Loadmaster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Boeing B-52

Answer: Stratofortress

The first tactical use of the "BUFF" (Air Force Vets will know that moniker!) was Operation Niagara during the siege of Khe Sanh. Its top speed was 595 mph and its range was 7,500 miles.

2. Lockheed C-141

Answer: Starlifter

On 26 and 27 April, 1975 141s and C-130s evacuated 6,000 personnel from Saigon.

3. Grumman E-2

Answer: Hawkeye

With its endurance time of over 6 hours, it was a key reconnaissance aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy.

4. Douglas A-1

Answer: Skyraider

The Skyraider carried a 20mm gun as well as various ordinance.

5. Douglas C-47

Answer: Skytrain

The British version of this venerable workhorse was called the Dakota.

6. Boeing-Vertol CH-47

Answer: Chinook

Its maximum speed was 185 mph and could carry up to 44 troops.

7. Republic F-105

Answer: Thunderchief

The "Thud" also served as a "Wild Weasel".

8. Bell UH-1

Answer: Iroquois

Also known as the Huey, the UH-1 is one of the foremost symbols of the Viet Nam conflict. It could cruise at 127 mph and carry up to 14 armed troops.

9. Martin B-57

Answer: Canberra

The G model of this aircraft was known as the Night Intruder. It was equipped with low-light television and infra-red detection gear.

10. Grumman A-6

Answer: Intruder

This all-weather assault aircraft could fly at 644 mph.

11. McDonnell-Douglas F-4?

Answer: Phantom

Navy Phantoms recorded the first Mig kills in 1965. With its vast array of ordinance, a 20 mm gun and its ability to hit Mach 2.2, it was a formidable weapon.

12. North American RA-5

Answer: Vigilante

The Vigilante was a twin engine reconnaissance aircraft.

13. Fairchild C-123

Answer: Provider

It's small payload (16,000 lbs) was made up for by its short take off and landing (STOL) capability. This was proven time and again at Khe Sanh.

14. Boeing KC-135

Answer: Stratotanker

This aircraft could carry up to 30,0000 gallons of fuel, or cargo, or passengers.

15. Sikorsky CH-54

Answer: Skycrane

This super chopper could carry a load of up to 15,400 lbs.

Source: Author steve20

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