Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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good guess again but not correct here's another clue.
I'm looking for an Airplane:
1. Twin engine.
2. Two distinct variants were built and other variants were modifications to the original airframe after it was retired from it's primary role.
3. It used turbo-props for thrust.
4. The standard version had a crew of three.
5. It served with four nations including the nation of origin.
6. Changing the design from the prototype to include the third crew member resulted in a disturbed air flow over the horizontal stabilizer which was counteracted by fitting small 'finlets' on either side of the vertical stabilizer.
I'm looking for an Airplane:
1. Twin engine.
2. Two distinct variants were built and other variants were modifications to the original airframe after it was retired from it's primary role.
3. It used turbo-props for thrust.
4. The standard version had a crew of three.
5. It served with four nations including the nation of origin.
6. Changing the design from the prototype to include the third crew member resulted in a disturbed air flow over the horizontal stabilizer which was counteracted by fitting small 'finlets' on either side of the vertical stabilizer.
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good guess again but not correct here's another clue.
I'm looking for an Airplane:
1. Twin engine.
2. Two distinct variants were built and other variants were modifications to the original airframe after it was retired from it's primary role.
3. It used turbo-props for thrust.
4. The standard version had a crew of three.
5. It served with four nations including the nation of origin.
6. Changing the design from the prototype to include the third crew member resulted in a disturbed air flow over the horizontal stabilizer which was counteracted by fitting small 'finlets' on either side of the vertical stabilizer.
I'm looking for an Airplane:
1. Twin engine.
2. Two distinct variants were built and other variants were modifications to the original airframe after it was retired from it's primary role.
3. It used turbo-props for thrust.
4. The standard version had a crew of three.
5. It served with four nations including the nation of origin.
6. Changing the design from the prototype to include the third crew member resulted in a disturbed air flow over the horizontal stabilizer which was counteracted by fitting small 'finlets' on either side of the vertical stabilizer.
The Fairey Gannet was a Britishcarrier-borne aircraftof the post-SecondWorld War era developed for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm (FAA) bythe FaireyAviation Company. It was a mid-wing monoplane with a tricycle undercarriageand a crew of three, and a double turboprop enginedriving two contra-rotatingpropellers.
The Gannet was originallydeveloped to meet the FAA's dual-role anti-submarinewarfare and strike requirement. Itwas later adapted for operations as an electroniccountermeasures and carrieronboard delivery aircraft. The GannetAEW was a variant of the aircraft developed as acarrier-based airborneearly warning platform.
The Gannet was built in responseto the 1945 Admiralty requirementGR.17/45, for which prototypes byFairey (Type Q or Fairey 17, after the requirement) and BlackburnAircraft (the Blackburn B-54 / B-88)were built.
After considering and discountingthe Rolls-Royce Tweed[SUP][3][/SUP] turboprop, Fairey selected an enginebased on the ArmstrongSiddeley Mamba: the DoubleMamba (or "Twin Mamba"), basically two Mambasmounted side-by-side and coupled through a common gearboxto coaxial contra-rotating propellers. Power was transmitted from each engineby a torsion shaft which was engaged through a series of sun, planet, epicyclicand spur gears to give a suitable reduction ratio and correct propeller-shaftrotation.
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Newly assembledGannet AS.4 at ManchesterAirport, June 1956
The ASMD.1 engine(2,950 hp/2,200 kW) was used in the Gannet AS.1; ASMD.3(3,145 hp/2,345 kW) in the AS.4; and ASMD.4(3,875 hp/2,889 kW) in the AEW.3 variant. The Double Mamba enginecould be run with one Mamba stopped to conserve fuel and extend endurance forcruise flight. The contra-rotating propellers meant that when only half of theDouble Mamba was running there were no thrust asymmetry problems.[SUP][6][/SUP] The Mamba exhausts were situated on eachside of the fuselage, at the rootof the wing trailingedge. The gas-turbine engine could run on kerosene,"wide-cut" turbine fuel or diesel fuel, allowingthe Admiralty to eliminate the dangerous high-octane petroleum spirit required to operatepiston-engined aircraft from carriers.[SUP][6][/SUP]
In 1958 the Gannet was selectedto replace the DouglasSkyraider in the AEWrole. In order to accommodate the systems required, the Gannet underwent asignificant redesign that saw a new version of the DoubleMamba installed, new radome mounted under the aircraft, the tailfin increasedin area, the undercarriage lengthened and the weapons bay removed. A total of44 aircraft (plus a single prototype) of the AEW.3 version were produced.
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Yeah; I got it! Hurrah; I got it! Oh crap, I got it. Again.... Not real smart, am I? Okay; let me spruce up one of the standbys. An airplane, this time. Thanks; Ernie P.
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I hope this one, although not particularly difficult, will prove to be both enlightening and entertaining. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
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Excellent guess, SimonCraig1; just not the plane for which I seek. Keep shooting though; you'll nail it. And here's a bonus clue to help you out. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
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Another excellent guess, Sir; but again not where we are headed, as subsequent clues will highlight. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
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The Tiger Moth or maybe Gypsy Moth pops into my head, but I think they had steel tube fuse? (guess I will have to look that up now...)
I think there is a general consensus amongst us here that when we say "The War" we are talking about "The Big One" as Archie Bunker might say...doubleya doubleya two...(?)
I think there is a general consensus amongst us here that when we say "The War" we are talking about "The Big One" as Archie Bunker might say...doubleya doubleya two...(?)
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The Tiger Moth or maybe Gypsy Moth pops into my head, but I think they had steel tube fuse? (guess I will have to look that up now...)
I think there is a general consensus amongst us here that when we say "The War" we are talking about "The Big One" as Archie Bunker might say...doubleya doubleya two...(?)
I think there is a general consensus amongst us here that when we say "The War" we are talking about "The Big One" as Archie Bunker might say...doubleya doubleya two...(?)
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
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Not the Jenny; but also not a bad guess, Hydro Junkie. Maybe this next clue will help. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
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What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
14. Several countries used them in their military services.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
14. Several countries used them in their military services.
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Not the Jungmann; but here's a bonus clue to reward your participation. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
14. Several countries used them in their military services.
15. One version had an enclosed cockpit.
What warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was in service before the war started.
2. And it served throughout the war.
3. Although its mission did, in part, change.
4. It was a biplane.
5. Wooden frame and fabric covering.
6. Fixed landing gear.
7. The propeller was fixed pitch, two blade.
8. Produced by a familiar name, although the company had not produced aircraft for a while.
9. Several factories produced the aircraft, including the company which initially designed it.
10. Two seater.
11. In fact, the first versions were fitted with dual controls.
12. It was also produced under license in foreign countries.
13. One version stayed in production long after the war.
14. Several countries used them in their military services.
15. One version had an enclosed cockpit.