Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
10-27-2018, 04:52 PM
Okay, let's start off with the F-4 Phantom II
It was designed as an interceptor and ended up being used as a strike fighter, air superiority fighter, photo recon platform, Wild Weasel and several other things as well
It was designed as an interceptor and ended up being used as a strike fighter, air superiority fighter, photo recon platform, Wild Weasel and several other things as well
10-27-2018, 08:25 PM
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No correct answers thus far, but here's a couple of bonus clues to reward your collective efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
10-28-2018, 03:02 AM
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And a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
10-28-2018, 09:26 AM
The only one I see that fits clue three is the Hurricane. The Voodoo and Starfighter were, more or less, nothing more than straight line interceptors that couldn't really do anything else. While the Wildcat could and did drop extremely light bombs, even sinking a Japanese destroyer with them during the siege of Wake Island right after Pearl Harbor, it was never really more than a fairly heavy fighter that could take a punch
10-28-2018, 12:02 PM
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No correct answers thus far; but here's a couple more bonus clues and an afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
10-28-2018, 03:18 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
10-28-2018, 08:36 PM
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Not the MiG 25, Sparky; but here's a bonus clue to reward your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasnt maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasnt maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10-29-2018, 01:56 AM
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Morning clue. hanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
10-29-2018, 08:42 AM
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The only one I see that fits clue three is the Hurricane. The Voodoo and Starfighter were, more or less, nothing more than straight line interceptors that couldn't really do anything else. While the Wildcat could and did drop extremely light bombs, even sinking a Japanese destroyer with them during the siege of Wake Island right after Pearl Harbor, it was never really more than a fairly heavy fighter that could take a punch
some of the clues could apply to the F-105 Thunderchief... or even the SR-71 (which started life as a high speed interceptor).
10-29-2018, 09:33 AM
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Not to distract from the quiz, but the Starfighter was also used in a low level strike role by Canada. And the Wildcat was used primarily for anti submarine duties in the North Atlantic later in the war. It was also the first of the Grumman cats.
some of the clues could apply to the F-105 Thunderchief... or even the SR-71 (which started life as a high speed interceptor).
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasnt maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
10-29-2018, 11:06 AM
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What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasnt maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
10-29-2018, 03:35 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
10-30-2018, 02:49 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
10-30-2018, 07:11 AM
Not so sure I agree with that last clue. The Mig-25 was fast and had an impressive rate of climb but it took half of Siberia to turn at speed. After Viktor Belenko defected to the west, bringing a Mig-25 with him, it was learned that the Mig was no match for the American F-15 below 60,000 feet. Above that, the Mig was able to climb away from the F-15 with relative ease. What was learned is that the Mig-25 was a 1970's version of the German ME-163 Komet as it could climb to altitude, make one or two attack runs against its hypothetical B-70 bomber targets and return to base. When the B-70 project was cancelled by President Kennedy in March, 1961, the Mig became a plane without a mission.
10-30-2018, 11:25 AM
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Not so sure I agree with that last clue. The Mig-25 was fast and had an impressive rate of climb but it took half of Siberia to turn at speed. After Viktor Belenko defected to the west, bringing a Mig-25 with him, it was learned that the Mig was no match for the American F-15 below 60,000 feet. Above that, the Mig was able to climb away from the F-15 with relative ease. What was learned is that the Mig-25 was a 1970's version of the German ME-163 Komet as it could climb to altitude, make one or two attack runs against its hypothetical B-70 bomber targets and return to base. When the B-70 project was cancelled by President Kennedy in March, 1961, the Mig became a plane without a mission.
Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
Last edited by Ernie P.; 10-30-2018 at 11:28 AM.
10-30-2018, 02:46 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
10-31-2018, 01:53 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
10-31-2018, 08:46 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
19. They were determined to produce a domestic aircraft that could compete with any foreign design.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
19. They were determined to produce a domestic aircraft that could compete with any foreign design.
10-31-2018, 12:44 PM
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Evening clue. Don't forget to have plenty of candy for the kids. Happy Halloween (or, All Hallows Eve, if you prefer). Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
19. They were determined to produce a domestic aircraft that could compete with any foreign design.
20. So, they designed and built a winner.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.
13. And even a light bomber.
14. Still, a number of them were produced as fighters.
15. Perhaps, at the time, it wasn’t yet realized speed and rate of climb were more important than maneuverability for a fighter.
16. The construction method used freed it from much of the wire bracing used on most aircraft of the day.
17. With few exceptions, the producing service wasn’t noted for being able to produce a first rate aircraft.
18. But a couple of pioneers weren’t content to produce copies of foreign designs.
19. They were determined to produce a domestic aircraft that could compete with any foreign design.
20. So, they designed and built a winner.