FSM Aircraft Quiz #9

r13b20

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April 2014

Posted by r13b20 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 5:16 PM

I say again....Cool quiz!

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eagle334

Member since
March 2003
From: plopped down in front of this computer.

Posted by eagle334 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:14 AM

You're right, the aircrafts did start out as Schweizer gliders. Lockheed had taken over the program and in some instances it was still refered to as Schweizer/Lockheed. Its kind of like calling an F-15, a Boeing F-15 Eagle, I hate that.

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r13b20

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April 2014

Posted by r13b20 on Monday, February 9, 2004 6:53 PM

eagle334, I have just one correction for this thread. That started life as a Schweizer 232 glider. I described it to a co-worker today and he confirmed my suspecions about the craft. I work there by the way (Schweizer's) Cool quiz!!!

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, February 9, 2004 1:33 AM

I see you had faith, Steve..! LOL

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, February 8, 2004 6:53 PM

Me too...

kidding...

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Sunday, February 8, 2004 11:37 AM

So I got it after all..! I'm the first one surprised!

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eagle334

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March 2003
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Posted by eagle334 on Saturday, February 7, 2004 5:37 PM

Boy, I thought this would be harder than it apparently was. There were 11 responses and 11 correct answers.

The lucky winners were:

Blackwolf
Stoomfluit
Team Tornado
Salbando
Qmeister
Stinger
Philip
Butz
Wayne Baker
Boybuddho
DJModels1999

So what is it?

It's the X-26B or QT-2 Quiet Star

X-26B
Mission: The X-26B was created in response to a requirement for a low-acoustical signature observation and reconnaissance platform to use in Vietnam. A single Continental O-200A four-cylinder, horizontally-opposed air-cooled engine powered it.
Manufacturer: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company
Number Built: 2
Sponsor: DARPA, USA, USN
Fastest Flight: 115 mph
Highest Flight: 13,000 feet
First Flight: 15 August 1967
Last Flight: 1973
Total Flights: many
Length: 30 feet 9 inches
Wingspan: 57 feet 1.5 inches
Height: 9 feet 3 inches
Gross Weight: 2,182 lb

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:26 PM

I'm stumped. What the heck is it?

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Thursday, February 5, 2004 4:32 PM

Oops...my mistake!

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 12:30 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

LOL...good one Mike!

Dan...

He was talking about another Dan... Wink [;)]

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:39 AM

Well, well, well.... This quiz got me, I think. Despite all my researches, I've just come up with almost nothing... Just 'glimpses' of an answer, nothing more! I'll try, but I won't hold my breath...

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Buddho

Member since
March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 10:57 PM

LOL...good one Mike! Laugh [(-D]

Dan...

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fightnjoe

Member since
September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:16 PM

ah so thats what it is.

Veterans,

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 4, 2004 5:10 PM

It's an Iraqi Navy long range Intercontinental bomber. Part of the imminent threat to our nation that Bush was telling us about.

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Tuesday, February 3, 2004 12:57 PM

i would say offhand somebody forgot to use the instructions provided with the kit.

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willuride

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May 2015

Posted by willuride on Monday, February 2, 2004 7:13 AM

hey therriman,

I didn't see an email button. Got some info for ya when you're out driving around.

Send me an e-mail address and I'll get back with you.

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BlackWolf3945

Member since
December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, February 1, 2004 11:30 PM

Naw, this bird is too close to a drone, and we know Dan's feelings on drones...

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Sunday, February 1, 2004 11:25 PM

Hey Eagle,
It kind of looks like something Dan would have built Tongue [:P]

LOL Just kidding Wink [;)]

Flaps up, Mike

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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philp

Member since
December 2002
From: USA

Posted by philp on Sunday, February 1, 2004 10:25 PM

Towplane, we don't need no stink'in Towplane.

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Sunday, February 1, 2004 7:44 PM

I understand those things were very, very quiet in flight. The first picture I ever saw of it was in the possesion of a friend of my then boss. He was part of the unit that conducted operational tests on this and its successor. Told us that at night, if it crossed your position at an altitude of 100 ft agl or higher, you just didn't hear it. And if it was any lower than that you only heard a slight whisper of sound.

Quincy

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 1, 2004 6:17 PM

That's one fancy looking pinwheel... someone's been to the county fair.

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therriman

Member since
January 2003
From: Central MI

Posted by therriman on Sunday, February 1, 2004 1:38 PM

Does it really Fly??????

Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Sunday, February 1, 2004 1:29 PM

Good grief! This looks like Da Vinci's worst fears come true!

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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eagle334

Member since
March 2003
From: plopped down in front of this computer.

Posted by eagle334 on Sunday, February 1, 2004 1:05 PM

DUH

Sorry guys. I guess if I want you to e-mail me answers, I need to give you my e-mail. Seems simple enough, but its always those simple ones that get ya.

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