Aviation Quiz - Page 42

GAU-8 · 04-16-2008, 23:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper

Thank you sir! I actually asked this earlier before I knew the protocol. The first hint is that the first response was incorrect.

What was the last reported instance of a prop plane shooting down a jet in a dogfight? What were the two plane types?

Perhaps "last reported" is the key to this question.

Here is my feeble reply attempt:

Two Douglas A-1 Skyraiders vs. a Mig 17

Here is the History Channel's "Dog Fight" series on the event. Part one and two:

YouTube - Dogfights - gunkills of vietnam (1 of 5)

YouTube - Dogfights - gunkills of vietnam (2 of 5)

Link:

MIG 17 Shot Down By Skyraider

dave lukins · 04-17-2008, 08:39 AM

Grumman F7F Tigercat v Mig 15 or 17

7thsfsniper · 04-17-2008, 09:28 AM

Almost, but I think close enough. US Navy A-1D Skyraiders shot down two Soviet-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 jet fighters during the early days of the Viet-nam war on 20 June 1965 by LT Clinton B. Johnson and LTJG Charles W. Hartman III (shared victory) and on 9 October 1966 by LTJG William T. Patton. Hartman and Johnson figured out the tactic kind of by accident and the mig pilot error was partially responsible. The A-1 had a much tighter turning radius and after a few moments of posturing themselves they found themselves heading strait on to the mig. Two A-1s bringing 4-20mm cannons each to bear on the mig resulted in a precise victory. An article I read long ago that featured Patton, reported that he had heard of Hartman and Johnsons feat through training on how to take out the mig although the navy would rather the A-1s avoid confrontations with migs, if unavoidable at least they could try this. After Pattons victory, Jets flew more high altitude cover so the A-1 could conduct ground support more safely.

Just a note. I read these articles and watch programs telling the tales of all these brave men and just can't imagine the guts it must have taken to do the things they did. Simply awesome. Thanks for the turn Albany.

Your question GAU.

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 10:06 AM

You are conducting a preflight inspection of your A-10.
As part of this ritual, you reach up into the nose wheel bay and set a control that cannot be accessed from the cockpit.
Big hint in this big picture.

What are you setting?

Albany Rifles · 04-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Rate of fire of the GAU-8?

7thsfsniper · 04-17-2008, 10:21 AM

Your guns radio station to "rock and roll"!

or "heavy metal" if you prefer?

Actually, is it not a gun ground safety?

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Rate of fire of the GAU-8?

No but close. The rate of fire is fixed. (Hint, hint)

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thsfsniper

Actually, is it not a gun ground safety?

Nope.

Close but not as close as AR.

dave lukins · 04-17-2008, 10:36 AM

Laser tracking Pods

dave lukins · 04-17-2008, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAU-8

No but close. The rate of fire is fixed.

3900 rounds per min.

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave lukins

Laser tracking Pods

No sir. The Pave Penny pod was controlled from the cockpit if my feeble memory serves. (Never could get that bloody thing to work

).

dave lukins · 04-17-2008, 10:55 AM

Gen Electric Aircraft Armament Subsystem(GEAAS)

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave lukins

Gen Electric Aircraft Armament Subsystem(GEAAS)

Since I'm not familiar with GEAAS, I'd say no.

Once again, AR was close with his answer.

Hint: Read my response to AR's post.

dave lukins · 04-17-2008, 11:33 AM

The ammo drums themselves, as they where prone to damage whilst loading onto the aircraft

GAU-8 · 04-17-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave lukins

The ammo drums themselves, as they where prone to damage whilst loading onto the aircraft

Not yet--getting cold.

04-17-2008, 09:28 AM	#618 (permalink)
7thsfsniper DEVOUT BIKER *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-29-08 Location: Missouri, pron"misery" Posts: 1,047 Country:	Almost, but I think close enough. US Navy A-1D Skyraiders shot down two Soviet-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 jet fighters during the early days of the Viet-nam war on 20 June 1965 by LT Clinton B. Johnson and LTJG Charles W. Hartman III (shared victory) and on 9 October 1966 by LTJG William T. Patton. Hartman and Johnson figured out the tactic kind of by accident and the mig pilot error was partially responsible. The A-1 had a much tighter turning radius and after a few moments of posturing themselves they found themselves heading strait on to the mig. Two A-1s bringing 4-20mm cannons each to bear on the mig resulted in a precise victory. An article I read long ago that featured Patton, reported that he had heard of Hartman and Johnsons feat through training on how to take out the mig although the navy would rather the A-1s avoid confrontations with migs, if unavoidable at least they could try this. After Pattons victory, Jets flew more high altitude cover so the A-1 could conduct ground support more safely. Just a note. I read these articles and watch programs telling the tales of all these brave men and just can't imagine the guts it must have taken to do the things they did. Simply awesome. Thanks for the turn Albany. Your question GAU. __________________ "Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men."- General George S. Patton, Jr

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GAU-8 Old Cold Warrior *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-14-07 Location: Grapevine, Texas Posts: 577 Country:	You are conducting a preflight inspection of your A-10. As part of this ritual, you reach up into the nose wheel bay and set a control that cannot be accessed from the cockpit. Big hint in this big picture. What are you setting?

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7thsfsniper DEVOUT BIKER *Military Professional* Join Date: 02-29-08 Location: Missouri, pron"misery" Posts: 1,047 Country:	Your guns radio station to "rock and roll"! or "heavy metal" if you prefer? Actually, is it not a gun ground safety?

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