Can You Identify These Aircraft from Limited Clues?

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The discussion revolves around a game where participants identify various aircraft, munitions, and space vehicles based on limited photographic clues. The game includes rules for guessing and scoring, with multiple questions posed sequentially.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Gokul introduces a game format where participants guess aircraft based on clues, emphasizing the sequential nature of clue posting.
  • Some participants express excitement and readiness to engage in the game.
  • There are discussions about the visibility of images posted via Imageshack, with some participants struggling to view full-size images.
  • Multiple participants identify the U-2 spyplane and the Apollo space capsule, with varying degrees of certainty and additional commentary on the clues' difficulty.
  • Discussions arise regarding the identification of the F-82 Twin Mustang, with some participants correcting misconceptions about its design.
  • Participants express competitive banter, with some teasing others about their performance in the game.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the difficulty of the clues or the correctness of some identifications, as participants offer differing opinions and corrections throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the challenge of identifying aircraft based on limited photographic angles, and there are unresolved issues regarding the clarity and size of the images provided.

Who May Find This Useful

Aerospace enthusiasts, aircraft identification hobbyists, and participants interested in interactive games related to aviation and space exploration.

  • #91
Q12: Iron Mike. Mascot of the 317th Fighter/Intercept Squadron. Damn that one was tough. I had no idea.

http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/history/vietnam/im.jpg
 
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  • #93
Can we have a rule, if you don't know what it is, don't google it...:rolleyes:

I could have starting googling for an answer too...

I have answered what I KNOW.
 
  • #96
B-1b bomber.
 
  • #98
cyrusabdollahi said:
Can we have a rule, if you don't know what it is, don't google it...:rolleyes:

I could have starting googling for an answer too...

I have answered what I KNOW.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #99
Yeah, use your janes book and google Mr. know-it-all...pffft.

I thought you played with honor, I was wrong.
 
  • #100
cyrusabdollahi said:
Yeah, use your janes book and google Mr. know-it-all...pffft.

I thought you played with honor, I was wrong.
Up until Iron Mike, I was. I hate leaving things unanswered.
 
  • #101
Yeah, sure. "Up until"
 
  • #102
Q15: No bypass...kinda small, weird internal spinner...I'm waiting until the next clue.
 
  • #103
B-52 is not a high bypass engine, but this engine looks too small for a 52.
 
  • #104
Hey, that's not a 707's engine is it?
 
  • #105
That's a weird-looking sucker, alright. Reminds me of something that I saw on a Vickers once, from the 50's or 60's...
 
  • #106
Qu16: Looks a bit like the nose of a MIG 29 (or is it 25?) ut I'm not sure that would be in a USAF museum.
 
  • #107
No, its a B-1b
 
  • #108
Oh well. Its just that distinctive heat shielded kind of nose thing that I picked up on.
 
  • #109
cyrusabdollahi said:
Hey, that's not a 707's engine is it?
IIRC, the JT8's had bypass.

http://www.pratt-whitney.com/about_history_classic_jt3d.asp
 
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  • #110
They are simliar to a 52, very very low bypass turbojets.
 
  • #111
Q15: (double check #) J31.
 
  • #112
Q15: I'm waiting for hint #2 on this one. That inlet nose is driving me nuts.
 
  • #113
Smaller and wimpier than a J35, less primitive than a Whittle --- 'tis a puzzler.
 
  • #115
Cyrus has 3 points for the lancer.

Have I missed anyone? Sometime soon, I'll post cumulative scores...perhaps when I think we're about midway.
 
  • #116
The good ole days, eh boys?

http://www.flightpaths.com.au/gfx/content_preview/jet_engine.gif
 
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  • #118
J79 ; I got to stop scaling things from connectors and cables.
 
  • #119
Good job, well earned.
 
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