Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
03-18-2016, 04:27 AM
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Not the Twin Mustang, but that answer inspires today's clue.
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
03-19-2016, 04:18 AM
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Today's clue:
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
03-20-2016, 05:00 AM
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Today's clue:
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed.
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed.
03-20-2016, 08:13 AM
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Not the P-63, Hydro, though I'm beginning to suspect you of reading my mind, as I've done earlier quizzes about both the Helldiver and the Kingcobra. This plane wasn't built in anything approaching the numbers those were, however, and most of them were scrapped soon after the war in which they were used ended.Here's another clue:
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed.
6. Four engines, which was twice as many as the plane it was supposed to (but didn't) replace.
Looking for an aircraft.
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service.
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum.
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor).
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended.
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed.
6. Four engines, which was twice as many as the plane it was supposed to (but didn't) replace.
03-20-2016, 09:59 AM
PB2Y Coronado
Had the gunnery of a B-24(less belly turret), could handle two torpedoes externally or 1000lbs of bombs in wingroot bomb bays, four engines but a much shorter range than the PBY 5 and 5A Catalinas
Had the gunnery of a B-24(less belly turret), could handle two torpedoes externally or 1000lbs of bombs in wingroot bomb bays, four engines but a much shorter range than the PBY 5 and 5A Catalinas
Last edited by Hydro Junkie; 03-20-2016 at 10:04 AM.
03-20-2016, 11:43 AM
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And the Coronado it is! A very attractive plane, if you like huge flying boats, as I do. Used mostly as a transport, and a pretty good plane except for range. You're up.
03-20-2016, 12:16 PM
When you said twice as many engines as the what it replaced and said four engines, it really limited the options of what plane you were talking about. Using your clues, here's where I went thought wise:
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service. To many to narrow down to one plane
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum. Again, too many options but went with the Twin Mustang as the single seat versions were much more maneuverable
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor). This one said, shorter ranged, which the Helldiver was as compared to the Dauntless. It also carried almost twice the ordinance load of the Dauntless
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended. This threw me for a loop, no idea at this point
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed. This one took out many of the aircraft manufacturers since most were heavily engaged in manufacturing existing designs. It led me to Curtis(P-40 reworks and variants), Consolidated, Lockhead and Bell. Was thinking Chain Lightning and King Cobra at this point
6. Four engines, which was twice as many as the plane it was supposed to (but didn't) replace. My last post said it all
1. It was intended as a successor to a plane that became very well known during its wartime service. To many to narrow down to one plane
2. It was inferior in one important respect to the plane it was supposed to replace, and so only a few hundred were built and the only one left is in a museum. Again, too many options but went with the Twin Mustang as the single seat versions were much more maneuverable
3. It was larger, heavier, better armed, and had a higher service ceiling than the airplane it was meant to succeed. But it was inferior to it in one way (a way in which the Twin Mustang out-performed its predecessor). This one said, shorter ranged, which the Helldiver was as compared to the Dauntless. It also carried almost twice the ordinance load of the Dauntless
4. It served from soon after the beginning of the war for which it was designed until the end of that war, but mostly in a non-combat role, rather than the role for which it had been intended. This threw me for a loop, no idea at this point
5. Designed and built by the same company that produced the plane that this one was meant to succeed. This one took out many of the aircraft manufacturers since most were heavily engaged in manufacturing existing designs. It led me to Curtis(P-40 reworks and variants), Consolidated, Lockhead and Bell. Was thinking Chain Lightning and King Cobra at this point
6. Four engines, which was twice as many as the plane it was supposed to (but didn't) replace. My last post said it all
Last edited by Hydro Junkie; 03-20-2016 at 12:25 PM.
03-20-2016, 12:22 PM
Okay, time for my first clue. Unlike my quiz's in the past, I'm sticking with one aircraft this time. And, the first clue is:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
Good Luck
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
Good Luck
03-20-2016, 07:40 PM
Nope, not a Skyraider. Actually that was the plane in my last quiz. Time for another clue:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
03-21-2016, 10:22 AM
And time for another clue:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
03-21-2016, 10:41 PM
Not the T-Bolt and that means it's time for another clue:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era
03-22-2016, 04:57 PM
No guesses means it's time for another clue:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era
5) This plane was considered "Light" even though it could carry more weight than some called "Heavy"
That one might give it away
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era
5) This plane was considered "Light" even though it could carry more weight than some called "Heavy"
That one might give it away
03-23-2016, 05:59 PM
I thought so. Here's a rundown on the clues:
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft The plane to be replaced was the Douglas A-20 Havoc
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor The A-26 could be fitted with up to 22 50 caliber machine guns including three mounted in each wing and gun pods mounted below as compared to the A-20's 13
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft Unlike the A-20 needing four people or the B-25 needing five to operate the plane, the A-26 only needed three
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era This plane was used in an attack role of some sort from June 23, 1944 until 1972
5) This plane was considered "Light" even though it could carry more weight than some called "Heavy" The A-26 could carry up to 4000 lbs of bombs internally and up to 8000 lbs more externally. This 12,000 lb load was larger than the B-17G's 9600 lb and almost equal to the B-24J's 12,800 lb load
One more thing, the A-26 was build by Douglas, not North American. NA produced the legendary B-25 Mitchell bomber.
Uncljoe, You're up
1) This plane was designed to replace an earlier aircraft The plane to be replaced was the Douglas A-20 Havoc
2) This plane had superior firepower when compared to it's predecessor The A-26 could be fitted with up to 22 50 caliber machine guns including three mounted in each wing and gun pods mounted below as compared to the A-20's 13
3) This plane used a smaller crew than other comparable aircraft Unlike the A-20 needing four people or the B-25 needing five to operate the plane, the A-26 only needed three
4) This plane's service life was longer than any similar aircraft of the era This plane was used in an attack role of some sort from June 23, 1944 until 1972
5) This plane was considered "Light" even though it could carry more weight than some called "Heavy" The A-26 could carry up to 4000 lbs of bombs internally and up to 8000 lbs more externally. This 12,000 lb load was larger than the B-17G's 9600 lb and almost equal to the B-24J's 12,800 lb load
One more thing, the A-26 was build by Douglas, not North American. NA produced the legendary B-25 Mitchell bomber.
Uncljoe, You're up
Last edited by Hydro Junkie; 03-23-2016 at 06:03 PM.
03-24-2016, 02:30 PM
If anyone has a question fire away, Sorry about that the B 26 was built by DOUGLAS brain cramp
Clue 5 was the give away .... FWIW seems Douglas always built a plane that could haul a lot of weapons SBD, AD1 Skyraider, B 26 Invader
Joe
Clue 5 was the give away .... FWIW seems Douglas always built a plane that could haul a lot of weapons SBD, AD1 Skyraider, B 26 Invader
Joe
Last edited by uncljoe; 03-24-2016 at 02:40 PM.
03-25-2016, 05:33 AM
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All; uncljoe has declared the floor open. If you have a question ready, fire away. First come, etc.,. Thanks; Ernie P
03-25-2016, 07:02 AM
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03-25-2016, 07:46 AM
[QUOTE=uncljoe;12193839]If anyone has a question fire away, Sorry about that the B 26 was built by DOUGLAS brain cramp
Clue 5 was the give away .... FWIW seems Douglas always built a plane that could haul a lot of weapons SBD, AD1 Skyraider, B 26 Invader
Joe[
/QUOTE] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-26_Invader
Unc-Joe an interesting facts about the B-26 and A-26
Douglas A-26 Invader
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Martin B-26 Marauder.
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TH="colspan: 2, align: center"]A-26 (B-26) Invader[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]ground attack; light bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Douglas Aircraft Company[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]10 July 1942[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Retired[/TH]
[TD]1980 Colombian Air Force [SUP][1][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
United States Navy
French Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]2,452[SUP][2][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]US$242,595[SUP][3][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Variants[/TH]
[TD]On Mark Executive, Marketeer, and Marksman[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
TheDouglas A-26 Invader(designatedB-26between 1948 and 1965) is a twin-enginedlight bomberand ground attackaircraft that was built byDouglas Aircraft Companyduring World War II which also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Asia until 1969.[SUP][clarification needed][/SUP] It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying twice its specified bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft.[SUP][4][/SUP]
A re-designation of the type from A-26 to B-26 led to confusion with the Martin B-26 Marauder, which first flew in November 1940, about 16 months before the Douglas design's maiden flight. Although both types were powered by the widely used Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp eighteen-cylinder, double-row radial engine, they were completely different and separate designs — the Martin bomber originated in 1939, with roughly twice as many Marauders (nearly 5,300) produced in comparison to the Douglas design.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-26_Invader
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TH="colspan: 2, align: center"]B-26 Marauder[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]A US Army Air Forces Martin B-26B Marauder "Dee-Feater" (X2-A) of the 596th BS 397th BG 9th AF with D-Day invasion stripes[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]Medium bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]National origin[/TH]
[TD]United States[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Glenn L. Martin Company[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]25 November 1940[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Introduction[/TH]
[TD]1941[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Status[/TH]
[TD]Retired[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
Free French Air Force
Royal Air Force
South African Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Produced[/TH]
[TD]1941–1945[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]5,288[SUP][1][/SUP] [SUP][Note 1][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]$102,659.33/B-26A[SUP][2][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Developed into[/TH]
[TD]XB-33 Super Marauder(Unbuilt)[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Clue 5 was the give away .... FWIW seems Douglas always built a plane that could haul a lot of weapons SBD, AD1 Skyraider, B 26 Invader
Joe[
/QUOTE] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-26_Invader
Unc-Joe an interesting facts about the B-26 and A-26
Douglas A-26 Invader
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Martin B-26 Marauder.
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TH="colspan: 2, align: center"]A-26 (B-26) Invader[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]
[/TD][/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]ground attack; light bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Douglas Aircraft Company[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]10 July 1942[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Retired[/TH]
[TD]1980 Colombian Air Force [SUP][1][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
United States Navy
French Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]2,452[SUP][2][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]US$242,595[SUP][3][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Variants[/TH]
[TD]On Mark Executive, Marketeer, and Marksman[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
TheDouglas A-26 Invader(designatedB-26between 1948 and 1965) is a twin-enginedlight bomberand ground attackaircraft that was built byDouglas Aircraft Companyduring World War II which also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Asia until 1969.[SUP][clarification needed][/SUP] It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying twice its specified bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft.[SUP][4][/SUP]
A re-designation of the type from A-26 to B-26 led to confusion with the Martin B-26 Marauder, which first flew in November 1940, about 16 months before the Douglas design's maiden flight. Although both types were powered by the widely used Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp eighteen-cylinder, double-row radial engine, they were completely different and separate designs — the Martin bomber originated in 1939, with roughly twice as many Marauders (nearly 5,300) produced in comparison to the Douglas design.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-26_Invader
[TABLE="class: infobox, width: 315"]
[TR]
[TH="colspan: 2, align: center"]B-26 Marauder[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]
[/TD][/TR]
[TR]
[TD="colspan: 2, align: center"]A US Army Air Forces Martin B-26B Marauder "Dee-Feater" (X2-A) of the 596th BS 397th BG 9th AF with D-Day invasion stripes[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Role[/TH]
[TD]Medium bomber[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]National origin[/TH]
[TD]United States[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Manufacturer[/TH]
[TD]Glenn L. Martin Company[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]First flight[/TH]
[TD]25 November 1940[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Introduction[/TH]
[TD]1941[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Status[/TH]
[TD]Retired[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Primary users[/TH]
[TD]United States Army Air Forces
Free French Air Force
Royal Air Force
South African Air Force[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Produced[/TH]
[TD]1941–1945[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Number built[/TH]
[TD]5,288[SUP][1][/SUP] [SUP][Note 1][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Unit cost[/TH]
[TD]$102,659.33/B-26A[SUP][2][/SUP][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TH]Developed into[/TH]
[TD]XB-33 Super Marauder(Unbuilt)[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Last edited by HoundDog; 03-25-2016 at 07:55 AM.
