Quiz Number Six - Page 2

Kyt · 24-01-2007, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Poop

Alright then, you can have that grubby little copy of '500 world AFV's'....
.
..
No, actually I've changed my mind.
It's mine. I NEED it...

I don't even want to think about how it got grubby

- now have a very nasty image of VP with book in one hand and......................

Andy in West Oz · 24-01-2007, 07:34 AM

Oh dear, I haven't even had a go yet and I can see an abysmal score coming!

Cheers

Andy

Not so bad 50% on first go. 1,2,3,4 and 9 got me. Went the wrong way with question two but took a while to get the others right!

Peter Clare · 24-01-2007, 04:29 PM

Sorry, but this is what I call a tank, it flies.
Got 30% in the quiz

It's a Plane! It's a Tank! It's Both!

Sergei Anokin must have been one of the bravest men in the Soviet army of World War 2. He is the only pilot to ever fly, or drive, the Antonov KT-40 Flying Tank.
The KT-40 was a Soviet T-60 light tank fitted with cheap wood and fabric wings. It was designed to glide into fields behind enemy lines. The KT kryl’ya tanka, (Tank Wings) was designed by the Antonov Bureau in 1940 and amazingly one working prototype was completed.

The twin boomed biplane wings were attached to the tank turning it into an armored glider. Heavy bombers would tow the tank to its destination and then release it as a nasty surprise for German troops. Supposedly elevating the gun for elevator control and rotating the turret for roll control maneuvered the KT-40. It had a crew of two, a tank commander and a driver/pilot.
In its only flight, the weight and drag of the tank caused its TB-3 tow plane’s engines to overheat very badly and the glider had to be released earlier than planned. Anokin flew the tank over a small, rough field and started the engine.

He then engaged the drive mechanism and sped up the tracks before making a smooth landing. He detached the flying surfaces and drove back to base where he gave the KT-40 an enthusiastic review.
But despite the technical success of the test, the flying tank was not to go into production. The Soviets lacked a plane up to the task of towing the heavy KT-40. Also the T-60 tank wasn’t much of a tank. In order to lighten the tank sufficiently and get it off the ground, it was allowed very little armour, and had to be stripped of most of its armament and fuel. Such a poorly equipped tank wouldn't have survived long against most German tanks.

Slipdigit · 20-05-2007, 02:13 AM

Miracles never cease. 60% that included several WAGS.

GUMALANGI · 09-02-2008, 03:25 AM

Your Score is: 40% - You are on the fourth rung of the ladder

Arsenal vg-33 · 09-02-2008, 03:34 AM

40% yuk.

24-01-2007, 07:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Andy in West Oz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: House of Bedfords, Perth, Western Australia Posts: 760	Oh dear, I haven't even had a go yet and I can see an abysmal score coming! Cheers Andy Not so bad 50% on first go. 1,2,3,4 and 9 got me. Went the wrong way with question two but took a while to get the others right! __________________ Cheers Andy Apres moi le deluge But there are deeds that should not pass away....And names that must not wither - Byron HMAS Sydney II - lost with all hands and waiting to be found Last edited by Andy in West Oz; 24-01-2007 at 07:48 AM.

20-05-2007, 02:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Slipdigit The Dixie Division Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Not far enough in the woods Posts: 1,632	Miracles never cease. 60% that included several WAGS. __________________ Warmest Regards, Jeff The Bonnie Blue Flag *

09-02-2008, 03:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
GUMALANGI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 318	Your Score is: 40% - You are on the fourth rung of the ladder __________________

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24-01-2007, 04:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 5,667	Sorry, but this is what I call a tank, it flies. Got 30% in the quiz It's a Plane! It's a Tank! It's Both! Sergei Anokin must have been one of the bravest men in the Soviet army of World War 2. He is the only pilot to ever fly, or drive, the Antonov KT-40 Flying Tank. The KT-40 was a Soviet T-60 light tank fitted with cheap wood and fabric wings. It was designed to glide into fields behind enemy lines. The KT kryl’ya tanka, (Tank Wings) was designed by the Antonov Bureau in 1940 and amazingly one working prototype was completed. The twin boomed biplane wings were attached to the tank turning it into an armored glider. Heavy bombers would tow the tank to its destination and then release it as a nasty surprise for German troops. Supposedly elevating the gun for elevator control and rotating the turret for roll control maneuvered the KT-40. It had a crew of two, a tank commander and a driver/pilot. In its only flight, the weight and drag of the tank caused its TB-3 tow plane’s engines to overheat very badly and the glider had to be released earlier than planned. Anokin flew the tank over a small, rough field and started the engine. He then engaged the drive mechanism and sped up the tracks before making a smooth landing. He detached the flying surfaces and drove back to base where he gave the KT-40 an enthusiastic review. But despite the technical success of the test, the flying tank was not to go into production. The Soviets lacked a plane up to the task of towing the heavy KT-40. Also the T-60 tank wasn’t much of a tank. In order to lighten the tank sufficiently and get it off the ground, it was allowed very little armour, and had to be stripped of most of its armament and fuel. Such a poorly equipped tank wouldn't have survived long against most German tanks.

09-02-2008, 03:34 AM	#16 (permalink)
Arsenal vg-33 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 39	40% yuk.

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