Quiz for:
History of US Carrier-borne Aviation

Question 1

What prompted the US Navy to adopt jet technology after WWII?

Question 2

What protective feature was a significant advantage of the F4F Wildcat?

Question 3

What was the first American aircraft to achieve a victory against a Japanese target after Pearl Harbor?

Question 4

Which aircraft was known for its high power engine but had issues with landing gear and engine torque?

Question 5

Which aircraft had the highest kill ratio of any US carrier-borne aircraft in WWII?

Question 6

What symbolized American naval power in the post-WWII era and represented the adoption of jet technology?

Question 7

When did the Essex class carriers enter service?

Question 8

What was significant about the F8F Bearcat relative to its predecessor?

Question 9

What significant event took place on December 7, 1941, leading the US into World War II?

Question 10

What type of aircraft was introduced by the US Navy at the Battle of Midway and was known for its torpedo bombing capabilities?

Question 11

How did the Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero' achieve its exceptional maneuverability?

Question 12

Which battle in 1942 significantly shifted the balance of power in the Pacific during WWII?

Question 13

What drawback of the Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero' ultimately affected its combat longevity despite its early war superiority?

Question 14

Which aircraft demonstrated significant performance superiority over the F4F Wildcat in the early stages of WWII?

Question 15

Which aircraft contributed to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato in April 1945?