Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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I didn't know about the modern kit versions, but the other clues all seem to point to the Fieseler Storch. The giveaway is the one about the .45's: In the last air combat of the war in Europe, two Americans in a Cub forced a Storch down by shooting at it with their .45 pistols.
Here's the Wikipedia page for the Storch:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_156
Here's the Wikipedia page for the Storch:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_156
Nope, not the Mustang. I have something a little different in mind...
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
6) There have been modern reproductions available as plans, kits and certified aircraft - in 75% size.
7) Reconnaissance was one of the tasks it was given.
More guesses?
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
6) There have been modern reproductions available as plans, kits and certified aircraft - in 75% size.
7) Reconnaissance was one of the tasks it was given.
More guesses?
Ooops...
Top_Gunn got it while I was writing the previous post.
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
"a small German liaison aircraft built by Fieseler before and during World War II. Production continued in other countries into the 1950s for the private market. It remains famous to this day for its excellent STOL performance"
"During the war a number of Stφrche were captured by the Allies. One became the personal aircraft of Field Marshal Montgomery. Others were used as the personal aircraft of Air Vice Marshal Arthur Coningham and Air Vice Marshal Harry Broadhurst, who acquired his Storch in North Africa, and flew it subsequently in Italy and North-West Europe."
Top_Gunn got it while I was writing the previous post.
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
"a small German liaison aircraft built by Fieseler before and during World War II. Production continued in other countries into the 1950s for the private market. It remains famous to this day for its excellent STOL performance"
"During the war a number of Stφrche were captured by the Allies. One became the personal aircraft of Field Marshal Montgomery. Others were used as the personal aircraft of Air Vice Marshal Arthur Coningham and Air Vice Marshal Harry Broadhurst, who acquired his Storch in North Africa, and flew it subsequently in Italy and North-West Europe."
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Today's clue, plus a modification of yesterday's.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
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Today's clue.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
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Right!
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
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Today's clue.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
6. The first plane of its type manufactured in the country that built it.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
6. The first plane of its type manufactured in the country that built it.
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Today's clue.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
6. The first plane of its type manufactured in the country that built it.
7. it was based on (some would say "an adaptation of" or even "copied from") another country's design, after that other country stopped supplying aircraft to the country that built this one.
Looking for an airplane.
1. Originally named for a weather phenomenon, then re-named for a bird.
2. Some of them were later named for a weapon.
3. Flown by three countries.
4. Two of these countries used it in a war (that is, two different wars, neither of which involved both of these countries)
5. The weapon mentioned in clue #2 is not a cannon. a rifle, or a pistol.
6. The first plane of its type manufactured in the country that built it.
7. it was based on (some would say "an adaptation of" or even "copied from") another country's design, after that other country stopped supplying aircraft to the country that built this one.
The Yak-9 looks nothing like a Mustang and were, by comparison, under armed with between one and three guns. The Yak's guns were 20 mm or larger cannons with a very limited ammunition load.The Yak-9's claims to fame were that one version was the fastest flying plane in the ETO and another held the altitude record for single seat fighters at over 44,000 feet.
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Yak-9 and Yak-3 are much smaller than Mustangs and Spitfires. Originally, they used Klimov M-105 engines (Hispano-Suiza 12Y derivative). Currently flying examples use Allison V-1710 because they are close enough in size, weight and power - and are available in usable condition. I've never heard of a Merlin installed in one; I think a Merlin would be too big, except possibly for building a Reno Racer.
IAI Nesher?
It seems to have a 4th name too: Thunder, Vulture, Dagger, Finger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Nesher
It seems to have a 4th name too: Thunder, Vulture, Dagger, Finger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Nesher
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IAI Nesher?
It seems to have a 4th name too: Thunder, Vulture, Dagger, Finger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Nesher
It seems to have a 4th name too: Thunder, Vulture, Dagger, Finger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAI_Nesher
Here's one description: http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapo...er/Nesher.html
And here's another, saying, among other things, that Israel got the blueprints for the engine though espionage: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ael/nesher.htm
And here's another, saying, among other things, that Israel got the blueprints for the engine though espionage: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ael/nesher.htm
I'll come up with a subject within a few hours...
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Yes they were - but I'm after something else.
A warbird again....
1) It was upgraded during its career - A LOT.
2) One design principle was to save weight by keeping parts count down.
A warbird again....
1) It was upgraded during its career - A LOT.
2) One design principle was to save weight by keeping parts count down.
A warbird again....
1) It was upgraded during its career - A LOT.
2) One design principle was to save weight by keeping parts count down.
3) The chief designer felt that one part of the government specification would detract from performance - and ignored it.
1) It was upgraded during its career - A LOT.
2) One design principle was to save weight by keeping parts count down.
3) The chief designer felt that one part of the government specification would detract from performance - and ignored it.