World War II Aviation
What was the name of German Airforce during World War II?
Luftwaffe
Why do we include the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Aviation?
The planes were dropped from B-29 bombers.
Why is a Jet better than a prop plane?
Jets are faster, have better fuel efficiency, and can fly much longer distances.
What's the significance of Airbus?
Airbus now accounts for about 50% of commercial jets in the air.
What Aviation event caused America to join World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
What was Blitzkrieg?
Lightning War
German tactic of striking fast and getting out faster with airplane strikes.
What did the United States focus on after World War II?
Jet fighters.
What made Pan Am a juggernaut in commercial aviation?
TransAtlantic flights.
What was the main advancement of airplane technology during World War II?
Weapon delivery systems.
Why did the US drop the Atomic Bombs?
To save lives. The Japanese would have fought to the last man, woman and child. The bombs forced them to surrender.
Why was the F-16 developed?
As a cheaper alternative to the F-15.
What was the military B-29 bomber turned into?
The Boeing Stratocruiser used for commercial aviation.
Describe the Doolittle raid and its significance
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How did World War II start in terms of Aviation?
Germany bombed Poland. Bombing is done by planes.
What is VTOL and some advantages of it?
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What caused enormous safety regulations for commercial aviation in the 1960s?
The crash of a DC-8 and a Constellation midair over New York.
Describe the Battle of Britain and its significance.
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What was the deciding factor in the Pacific in World War II? What two battles were the most significant because of this?
Battle of Coral Sea and Battle of Midway. US sunk all 5 main Japanese aircraft carriers.
Aircraft carriers could launch many aircraft which could you give you a strike advantage.
Why was the F-86 Sabre rushed into the front lines during the Korean War?
The Soviet MIG-15 was a better jet than the US P-80 Shooting star and was shooting down many of them.
Avionics, Interior design, updated engines.