History 5
What was the largest airline in history?
The American Army Air Force at the end of World War II which is why the separate branch of the military was created in 1947.
Who makes the most commercial airliners today?
Airbus
Why is Charles Lindberg rememberd?
He was the first person to fly across the Atlantic Ocean nonstop.
Why is the SR-71 Blackbird remembered in Aviation history?
Holds the speed record at Mach 3.3
Why is the Boeing 737 remembered in Aviation History?
The deployment of the american F-86 sabre against the MIG-15 in the Korean War started what common trend in Military tactics from 1950s-1970s?
What plane did the DASH-80 become?
The Boeing 707
Why is Hugo Junkers remembered in Aviation history?
His company was the main factor that advanced biplanes to monoplanes.
Why is the Boeing Stratoliner remembered in Aviation History?
It was the first plane to have a fully pressurized cabin.
Why is the P-80 Shooting Star remembered in Aviation History?
First American Fighter Jet
What country developed the MIG series of Jets?
Russia, USSR
Why is Jimmy Doolittle remembered in MILITARY history?
His bombing raid of Tokyo shortly after pearl harbor showed the American population we would fight back and inspired millions of young men to enlist in the military.
Why is Charles Yaeger remembered in Aviation history?
He ws the first person to break the sound barrier.
Why is the F-35 Lightning II remembered in Aviation History?
It is the current generation American fighter jet.
Why is the F-100 Super Sabre remembered in Aviation History?
It was the first jet that could go super sonic (Mach-1) at will.
What was the main advancement of modern aviation (1945-present)?
Jet Engines.
What does "X" stand for in X-Plane?
Experimental
Why is Richard Bong remembered in Aviation history?
He was an american fighter pilot who had the most aerial victories with estimated 80+
Why is the Heinkel HE 178 remembered in Aviation History?
It was the first Jet powered aircraft.
Why is the F-22 Raptor remembered in Aviation History?
It is currently the best fighter jet ever built.
What did the F-111 and defense secretary Robert McNamara teach engineers about fighter jets?
The F-111 was designed to be an all purpose jet fighter (bomber, dogfighter, spy plane) but was able to serve all purposes.
This taught engineers that fighter jets had to be built for a specialized purpose and could not be built as a do it all jet.
What company makes the majority of aircraft for the American military?
Lockheed-Martin
Why is Jimmy Doolittle remembered in AVIATION history?
He developed fully instrumental flight.
Why are the DC series of planes remembered?
They were the first planes designed to fly over Rocky Mountains on one engine.
Why is the FH-1 Phantom remembered in Aviation history?
It was the first american aircraft carrier jet.