Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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ORIGINAL: Burt Reynolds
You are %100 correct Ernie P. On to you.
You are %100 correct Ernie P. On to you.
Thanks for a good question, Burt Reynolds. What follows may be good or bad; but I think you will find it interesting. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts. This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design was awarded.
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Sounds like the lightweight fighter program won by the F16. The losers were the F20 Tigershark and the F18 Cobra, which morphed into the F/A18 Hornet.
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ORIGINAL: pilotal
Sounds like the lightweight fighter program won by the F16. The losers were the F20 Tigershark and the F18 Cobra, which morphed into the F/A18 Hornet.
Sounds like the lightweight fighter program won by the F16. The losers were the F20 Tigershark and the F18 Cobra, which morphed into the F/A18 Hornet.
Pilotal, that is a very good answer; and it reflects a lot of knowledge about warbirds. But, it isn't the answer I'm looking for in this case. Maybe this clue will help. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
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ORIGINAL: adavis
Supermarine 224?
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Supermarine 224?
Best Regards,
=Adrian=
No Sir; but maybe this will help. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
#8608
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No correct answers thus far. This afternoon clue may help. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
#8610
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
No correct answers thus far. A night time clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
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ORIGINAL: The Raven
Saunders-Roe SR.53?
Saunders-Roe SR.53?
No Sir; but please try again. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
#8614
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No correct answers thus far, so a new clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
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An evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
#8618
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
No correct answers thus far; so, a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
#8621
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ORIGINAL: Top_Gunn
Lockheed YF-12?
Lockheed YF-12?
Not the right answer, Top_Gunn; but you're starting to think in the right direction. Keep trying, you're getting warmer. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
(12) All three were flown on actual recon missions.
#8623
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No, Sir. Perhaps this afternoon clue will help. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
(12) All three were flown on actual recon missions.
(13) Although the new fighter/interceptor was capable of performing its designed mission, it was decided the need for the new fighter was no longer there. So, the remaining aircraft were cancelled.
#8625
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
No correct answers thus far, so here's a nightime clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
(12) All three were flown on actual recon missions.
(13) Although the new fighter/interceptor was capable of performing its designed mission, it was decided the need for the new fighter was no longer there. So, the remaining aircraft were cancelled.
(14) The really odd part is that no one seems to know for sure what happened to the aircraft produced.
Question: What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
(1) This plane grew out of a government request to several aircraft companies, to develop experimental designs for a new aircraft.
(2) After all the designs were evaluated, the contract to produce that aircraft was awarded to one company. This was done, despite another rival company developing some very promising design concepts, This decision was based largely upon experience the successful company had developed in very specialized areas.
(3) Nevertheless, the unsuccessful company (which had developed the promising design concepts), kept their design team together, and continued to refine the design. A continuing development contract, to further develop the experimental design, was awarded.
(4) A perceived need for a new, high speed interceptor resulted in another design competition. This time, the improved and further developed design from the previously unsuccessful company was selected.
(5) This interceptor was to make use of recently developed and new technologies; in both the design of the aircraft and the way in which the aircraft was designed.
(6) A handful of aircraft, all but one being flyable, were build and flight tested. After testing, an initial production run of fighters was ordered.
(7) After the test period, all the actual flying aircraft were scrapped. Only the non-flying mockup was preserved.
(8) Difficulty in obtaining materials created a lot of difficulties in producing the ordered aircraft.
(9) Although the program was pretty much on track (budget, aircraft performance, etc), the company was unable to provide the agreed number of fighters, in the timeframe mandated.
(10) In the end, only 15 aircraft were produced by the deadline. Another ten were eventually produced.
(11) Three of the aircraft were reconfigured to serve a reconnaissance role.
(12) All three were flown on actual recon missions.
(13) Although the new fighter/interceptor was capable of performing its designed mission, it was decided the need for the new fighter was no longer there. So, the remaining aircraft were cancelled.
(14) The really odd part is that no one seems to know for sure what happened to the aircraft produced.