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British Jet Airliners Trivia Quiz

Have fun learning about British airliners from the DH 106 Comet to the BAE systems 146!

A multiple-choice quiz by F-35_Guy. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
F-35_Guy

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
393,173

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
299

Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The first British jet airliner was the DH 106 Comet. In early versions it suffered multiple mid-air breakups due to which design fault? Hint

Square windows

Engine fires in the root of the wing

Small wings

Weak control cables

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many engines does the BAE 125 have? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which British airliner featured four engines grouped at the back of the fuselage? Hint

HS 121 Trident

BAE 146

VC10

Bac One-Eleven

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which budget airline only operated 737s between 1994 and 2018, but used BAC One-Elevens for a period? Hint

Ryanair

Southwest

Jet2

Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Question 5 of 10

5. The BAE 146 has which combination of engine number/wings position? Hint

Engines-4 Wing-High Tail-T

Engines-4 Wing-Low Tail-Conventional

Engines-2 Wing-Low Tail-Conventional

Engines-2 Wing-High Tail-T

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which British airliner had a second life as an RAF tanker/transport? Hint

BAC One-Eleven

BAE 146

VC10

HS 121 Trident

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the internal stairs on a BAC One-Eleven? Hint

In-Steps

Air Stairs

Contained Disembarking Device

The Air Steps

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many engines did the HS 121 Trident 3B have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which British airliner has been converted for firefighting in Australia? Hint

DH 106 Comet

BAC One-Eleven

BAE 146

HS 121 Trident

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which British jet airliner was bought the most? Hint

VC10

BAC One-Eleven

BAE 146

HS 121 Trident

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first British jet airliner was the DH 106 Comet. In early versions it suffered multiple mid-air breakups due to which design fault?

Answer: Square windows

The square window created extra stress at the corners, resulting in decompression and structural failure.

2. How many engines does the BAE 125 have?

Answer: 2

The BAE 125 is a twin-jet mid-size business jet originally developed under de Havilland, but entered production as the BAE 125.

3. Which British airliner featured four engines grouped at the back of the fuselage?

Answer: VC10

The VC10 had its engines at the back for good "hot and high" runway performance. However, it was too closely optimised for BOAC's requirements so that only 54 were built.

4. Which budget airline only operated 737s between 1994 and 2018, but used BAC One-Elevens for a period?

Answer: Ryanair

Ryanair operated the One-Eleven between 1987 and 1994.

5. The BAE 146 has which combination of engine number/wings position?

Answer: Engines-4 Wing-High Tail-T

The BAE 146 was often used in London City Airport because of its low noise.

6. Which British airliner had a second life as an RAF tanker/transport?

Answer: VC10

While the BAE 146 was used as a transport, it is not a tanker aircraft. The ex-British Airways Super VC10s found a new life serving the RAF, finally ending service in 25 September 2013.

7. What is the name of the internal stairs on a BAC One-Eleven?

Answer: Air Stairs

Air Stairs are the name for self-contained stairs on an aircraft, meaning it needs no external device to allow its passengers the get off.

8. How many engines did the HS 121 Trident 3B have?

Answer: 4

The Trident 3B had a small RB.162 booster engine to compete with the takeoff/climb performance of the 727.

9. Which British airliner has been converted for firefighting in Australia?

Answer: BAE 146

The BAE 146 has found a new home in fighting bush fires.

10. Which British jet airliner was bought the most?

Answer: BAE 146

The BAE 146 sold the most with 387 units sold.

Source: Author F-35_Guy

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