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- 1.
What aircraft was specifically mentioned in the Treaty of Versailles to be handed over to the Allies after WWI?
- A.
Fokker D-VII
- B.
Fokker Dr.1
- C.
Pfalz D-III
- D.
Albatross D.Va
Correct Answer
A. Fokker D-VII -
- 2.
The Pedersen 276 rifle lost to the Garand rifle in military trials due to what reason?
- A.
Lubricated Bullets
- B.
Weighed Over 9 Lbs.
- C.
Pedersen Insulted Macarthur
- D.
Was Inaccurate Over 200 Yards
Correct Answer
A. Lubricated Bullets -
- 3.
In the evolution of the rifle, what immediately followed the flintlock mechanism?
- A.
Wheelock
- B.
Matchlock
- C.
Caplock
- D.
Matlock
Correct Answer
C. Caplock -
- 4.
The M-1 Garand was chambered for what cartridge?
- A.
30-06
- B.
6.5x55 Mauser
- C.
.223 Remington
- D.
.308 Winchester
Correct Answer
A. 30-06 -
- 5.
The SMLE is chambered for what cartridge?
- A.
30-06
- B.
.303 British
- C.
.308 Winchester
- D.
.223 Remington
Correct Answer
B. .303 British -
- 6.
Which weapon could fire a projectile the farthest?
- A.
Trebuchet
- B.
Catapult
- C.
Crossbow
- D.
Mangronel
Correct Answer
A. Trebuchet -
- 7.
What is the only modification that has been made to the M-2 .50 cal. machinegun since it came into service with the U.S. military?
- A.
Barrel Modified To Be More Accurate
- B.
Slightly Different Construction To Aid In Fast Disassembly
- C.
Improved Sights
- D.
Wooden Grips Changed To Plastic
Correct Answer
D. Wooden Grips Changed To Plastic -
- 8.
What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 5?
- A.
Kingtiger
- B.
Panther
- C.
Tiger
- D.
Mark 4
Correct Answer
B. Panther -
- 9.
What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 6?
- A.
Panzerkamfschlagen
- B.
King Tiger
- C.
Tiger
- D.
Panther
Correct Answer
C. Tiger -
- 10.
What is another name for the Panzerkamfwagon 7?
- A.
Panther
- B.
Tiger
- C.
Kubelwagon
- D.
King Tiger
Correct Answer
D. King Tiger -
- 11.
How many mauser 1898 bolt action rifles have the sultan of the Ottoman Empire's name engraved on them?
- A.
100
- B.
1
- C.
1000
- D.
10
Correct Answer
C. 1000 -
- 12.
What popular name was given to the M1 .30 caliber rifle, widely used by US forces in World War II?
- A.
Enfield
- B.
Garand
- C.
Thompson
- D.
Springfield
Correct Answer
B. Garand -
- 13.
Named for its co-developer, what type of muzzle-loading rifle bullet was widely used in the American Civil War?
- A.
Minie Ball
- B.
Bonet Ball
- C.
Pinet Ball
- D.
Linnet Ball
Correct Answer
A. Minie Ball -
- 14.
What colorful nickname was given to the British Army's Land Pattern Musket?
- A.
Brown Bess
- B.
Blue Bess
- C.
Grey Bess
- D.
Green Bess
Correct Answer
A. Brown Bess -
- 15.
In 2010, the US Army announced an open competition to choose a successor to which heavily-used carbine?
- A.
M4
- B.
AR-15
- C.
M14
- D.
M16
Correct Answer
A. M4 -
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