Military Aircraft
The world's first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology.
What is F-117 Nighthawk?
The first pilot to fly across the Gulf of Alaska, across the Alaska Range and the Kuskokwim River, and to find a southern pass through the Alaska Range.
Who is Russ Merrill?
AH-1 Cobra and AH-64 Apache
What are the two main attack helicopters?
Used primarily in support of ground forces, but can defend itself with air-to-air missiles.
What is the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known by its nickname, the "Warthog" or simply "Hog"?
The act of navigating an airplane by reference to landmarks or checkpoints.
What is pilotage?
Helios
What was the largest uninhabited air vehicle (UAV)?
Newest cargo aircraft, capable of delivery of troops or cargo to unimproved airfields.
What is Boeing C-17 Globemaster III?
1972 Airborne Hunting Act
What is the federal law that decreased aerial shooting of wolves in Alaska?
V/STOL
VTOL
What is Vertical and short takeoff aircraft?
What is takeoff and Vertically landing?
The aircraft has a 30-foot radar dome perched on its fuselage.
What is Boeing E-3 Sentry?
Aircraft that is a result of a consortium of countries manufacturing for USA and NATO.
What is F-16?
Another name for a Huey helicopter
What is UH-1 Iroqouis?
Only operational aircraft in the world that can fly faster than MACH 1 without using afterburners.
What is Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor?
Act that allowed commercial airlines free entry into air routes without needing permission from Civil Aeronautics Board.
What is the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978?
Jolly Green Giant
What is the Sikorsky HH-3E?