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questions, then find the answers including RC Airplanes and Helicopters.
The first operational jet fighter flew for Germany during WW II. Name it.
Name the home built kit aircraft that flew around the earth in 1995, 1996, and 2000
Name of the famous single engine German dive bomber of WW II
What was the first operational jet fighter produced by Grumman?
Name the smallest sea plane ever to be produced by Grumman Aircraft Corp., now Northorp Grumman
What airplane won the 1932 Thompson Trophy race?
What is the official name given to the Bell UH-1 "Huey"?
Name the world's most produced jet fighter capable of maintained supersonic speeds in level flight
Name of the world's fastest four seat seaplane
What was the first U.S. bomber to attack the Japanese mainland during World War II?
Name the airplane, produced in Poland, that has been an all time favorite glider tug and seaplane since its first flight in 1962
What is the single two word name given to the group of vehicles once used by the the U.S. to transport people and cargo into space?
Name the first aircraft ever to perform the "cobra maneuver"
Name the airplane flown by the Australian Roulettes air team
Name the world's largest passenger airliner flying today
Name the now retired fastest strategic bomber in the world
Name of the most famous Japanese fighter aircraft of WWII
First French WWI fighter aircraft armed with twin machine guns
Largest ever single piston engine attack aircraft
No other single piston engine civil aviation airplane is faster
Name the jet fighter often regarded as Europe's best attack aircraft of today
Name the world's most used jet trainer
Prop driven advanced training aircraft used by the U.S.A.F. and U.S.N. from 1950 through 1984
Name the aircraft featured in Diane Romanelli's book "Instead"
Main U.S.A.F. fighter bomber
Fastest strategic bomber
U.S. Navy WW II torpedo bomber nick named "turkey"
No other airplane weighs more than this one
The world's biggest single engine biplane flying today
Primary aircraft used to support the failed Cuban Bay of Pigs landing
U.S. jet fighter that held simultaneous records for speed, altitude, and time to altitude
Said to be the world's quietest helicopter overall
First U.S.A.F. stealth attack aircraft
Light, dual tandem seat general aviation, high wing aircraft, produced for some 45 years, a favorite among instructors and bush pilots today
Versatile U.S. four engine turproprop powered cargo hauler that's still going strong, 50 years since its introduction
European manufactured Fenstron tail helicopter operated by the U.S. Coast Guard
World's smallest twin engine aircraft
The supersonic transport flown by Air France and British Airways, now grounded
USAF transport that set a distance record for a parachute mission
Many people picture this U.S. aircraft when they think of a biplane
Most produced twin narrow body airliner in its class
Front line helicopter of U.S. Army
Aircraft flown by the Flying Tigers
It isn't a helicopter, but a jet, is currently deployed, and is capable of hovering
Name the world's first production military tilt-rotor aircraft
U.S. aircraft manufactured from 1961 to 1982 used in civil aviation and by the military, with engines pulling and pushing
One of the best WW II fighter planes, easily identified by its "bent" wings
Name of the mass produced airliner that is longest from nose to tail
The world's only stealth heavy bomber
Famous British air team flying the BAE Hawk
Introduced "fly by wire" to sub sonic commercial aviation flying
Many people feel its the world's best looking helicopter
Allied heavy bomber that only saw action in the Pacific during WW II
First helicopter to fly around the world
French aerobatic contest winning aircraft that originated in 1961, and still winning contests today
What plane was known as the Flying Boxcar?
Their D.I series was introduced by the Germans to counter the Allies de Havilland and Neuport fighting scouts period of air superiority during WWI
Civil aviation twin engine airplane designed by Ted Smith, famous for its single engine and both props feathered airshow routine
Due to its skin heating to over 2,000 degrees, this supersonic aircraft actually grew stronger with age
European helicopter called "the squirrel", best known for tv news coverage
Supersonic helicopter with its own tv show
Known as the Warthog
World's biggest passenger airliner
Mainstay trainer of civilian pilots, preparing them to enter air corps service prior to World War II
Most effective Argentine Air Force fighter jet during the Falkland war
First dedicated attack helicopter
Famous WW II British elliptical wing fighter aircraft
Main U.S. Army attack helicopter
Trained thousands of pilots headed to high performance aircraft in WW II
Was the pinnacle of pre WW II fast, luxurious, air transportation
Fastest twin engine aircraft in its class
Set a 1949 world record for the longest solo flight without landing
Famous US Navy Air Team seen by over 425 million people since 1946
Fastest mass produced operating jet liner
Larger than all other two engine or three engine commercial aircraft
Snoopy's favorite aircraft
The most "green" commercial air transport in the world
Faster than other bombers when introduced in 1932, and could outrun fighter aircraft as well
Famous U.S. WW II bomber known for its ability to absorb a great deal of punishment from enemy fire
Backbone of today's U.S. heavy bomber fleet
Two seat amphibian recreational aircaft expected to start deliveries during 2013
World's most produced fighter aircraft ever
Popular cargo aircraft that remains in production over fifty years after its first flight, having accumulated over 22 million flight hours
Cargo aircraft that flew "over the hump" during WW II
Latest generation compact business jet with engines on pylons on top of its wings
Primary U.S. transport aircraft of WW II
Aerobat with roll rate of 420 degrees per second
Popular single engine civil aviation aircraft that began production in 1956 and is still produced today
In the 1950's it set the standard for the light twin civil aviation market
Mainstay utility helicopter for the US Army since 1962
WW II Japanese dive bomber influenced by German design
Arguably the best German fighter aircraft of World War I
Aircraft introduced in 1936 that made American Airlines famous
Won the 2004 and 2006 Red Bull Air Races
Said to be the world's easiest two seat aircraft to fly
Thrills air show crowds with tumbling maneuvers that are second to none
Famous Top Gun jet fighter
Second largest mass-produced aircraft currently flying
Flown by the aerobatic team of Brazil
Trained pilots for the U.S., Canadian, and British A.F. during WW II
Most produced jet fighter in the West
Most advanced U.S. fighter aircraft currently deployed
Most advanced French Fighter aircraft currently deployed
Most produced Western built turboprop airliner
German built turboprop airliner, that when introduced had the widest cabin in its class
First helicopter capable of day/night, all weather flight, built outside of Russia
Twin engine military transport, produced in Italy that shares many parts with the Lockheed C-130J
Light helicopter known for its low operating cost and low maintenance, combined with exceptional performance
Planned future U.S. multi-role fighter aircraft
Two seat Russian aerobatic aircraft, often used as a trainer, that has won trophies around the world
First U.S. aircraft to be downed by a missile in the Vietnam war
One of the world's fastest initial attack air tankers
Had the most WW II U.S. aircraft victories over Japanese aircraft
Main U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft of today
Main U.S. Navy fighter aircraft of today
Best Luftwaffe WW II piston engine fighter
Modern version of the Piper Cub
Most popular scale civil aircraft of rc modelers
World's most produced jet fighter
WW II British aircraft that flew as fast as a fighter and could carry the ordnance of a medium bomber
The preferred aircraft of WW I Allied flying aces
Only U.S. fighter aircraft produced throughout WW II
First U.S. aircraft that could exceed 300 mph in level flight
Largest U.S. WW II fighter aircraft
Allied WW II fighter with the range to escort bombers on their longest missions
High demand single engine civil aircraft that has retained its value throughout the years
One of the best known turboprop utility aircraft, particularly for parachute jumping and glider towing
High performance aerobatic biplane on display at the Smithsonian
Canceled $8 billion U.S. stealth helicopter project
Russia's aerobatic jet team
Premier Russian air superiority fighter that originally flew in 1977
Trained British and Canadian pilots during WW Two, a popular aerobatic performer today
Upgraded, more aerobatic version of the Citabria
1970's Jet trainer jointly produced by France and Germany
USAF, USMC, USCG, and USN turboprop trainer from 1953 to today
Only successful U.S. three prop engine commercial aircraft
Primary U.S. jet fighter of the Korean War
World's only helicopter fitted with a jet fighter type ejection seat
World's first powered airplane to fly under the complete control of its pilot
Light twin prop driven aircraft that excelled in the ground support role during the Vietnam War.
Popular basic aerobatic low wing sports training aircraft manufactured in France from 1968 through 2007
Most produced U.S. heavy bomber of World War II
"Airbatic" airplane
Responsible for the sighting of the Bismarck, plus the spotting of the Japanese fleets at Midway and Wake Islands
American dive bombers credited with the sinking of four Japanese carriers during the Battle of Midway
Airliner converted to air tanker that can drop 12,000 gallons of water in eight seconds
Workhorse single engine aircraft popular with bush pilots that first flew in 1947 and is still going today
Small modern European utility helicopter prized for its speed and maneuverability
Upgraded twin-engine version of the original Cobra helicopter
One of the world's premier fighter aircraft, produced by Sukhoi, and used by Russia, India, and China
This Czechoslovakian aerobat was one of the first manufactured with CAD
Popular 1940's single engine recreational aircraft with over 5,200 sold
British training aircraft that first flew in 1931
