MDS (mission-design-series)
NAME THE AIRCRAFT
(descriptions)
(descriptions)
Aviation Firsts
AIRCRAFT NICKNAMES
NAME THE AIRCRAFT
(pictures)
(pictures)
100
what does "f" in f-22 stand for?
what is Fighter?
F = Fighter100
This American fighter is known for its variable-sweep “swing wings.”
What is the F-14 Tomcat?
100
This aircraft made the first successful powered, controlled flight in 1903 at Kitty Hawk
what is the Wright Flyer?
100
This attack aircraft is commonly known as the “Warthog.”
What is the A-10 Thunderbolt II?
100
WHAT AIRCRAFT IS THIS
what is the f-22 raptor?
200
What does the “C” stand for in C-130?
What is Cargo?
C = Cargo
200
This American air-superiority fighter has scored 100+ confirmed air-to-air victories while suffering no confirmed losses to enemy aircraft in air-to-air combat.
what is the f-15 eagle
200
This aircraft was the first mass-produced jet fighter in the world and was used by Germany during World War II.
Messerschmitt Me 262?
200
Known as the “Blackbird,” this aircraft is one of the most famous aircraft of the Cold War.
SR-71 Blackbird?
200
WHAT AIRCRAFT IS THIS?
what is the f-15 eagle?
300
In RQ-4, what does the “R” stand for?
What is Reconnaissance?
RQ = Reconnaissance
300
Developed in deep secrecy, this angular American attack aircraft became famous for its stealth technology, using a distinctive faceted shape to make it extremely difficult for radar to detect. What is this aircraft?
F-117
why does it have a "F" if its a bomber?
BONUS QUESTION
Despite being designed primarily as a ground-attack aircraft rather than a conventional fighter, this aircraft carries the “F” designation. Why?
300
This aircraft became the first operational jet fighter in the U.S. military, entering service near the end of World War II.
What is the P-80 Shooting Star?
300
Nicknamed the “Hog,” this Cold War-era Soviet fighter was designed by the Mikoyan bureau.
MiG-15?
300
what is this aircraft
what is the F/A-18 Hornet
400
what does "YF" stand for in YF-23
what is prototype fighter?
Y = prototype F = fighter
400
This reconnaissance aircraft was designed to fly at extremely high altitude and is recognizable by its long, slender wings.
What is the U-2?
400
This aircraft became the first supersonic airliner to enter commercial passenger service, beginning flights in 1976.
Concorde?
400
Nicknamed the “Bone,” this aircraft's nickname comes from the way its designation __ is pronouced
What is the B-1B Lancer?
400
WHAT AIRCRAFT IS THIS?
what is the mig-29
500
what does "XF" stand for in XF-35?
what is Experimental Fighter?
X = Experimental, F = Fighter
500
this Soviet aircraft was designed to counter the American F-15 and features twin engines and distinctive twin vertical tails.
What is the Su-27 Flanker?
500
In 1947, this aircraft became the first manned aircraft to officially exceed the speed of sound in level flight.
what is the Bell X-1?
500
Nicknamed the “Buff,” this legendary American plane flew in 1950s
What is the B-52 Stratofortress?
BONUS QUESTION
what does BUFF stand for?
500
WHAT IS THIS AIRCRAFT?
what is the f-2 Mitsubishi