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The brave men and women of the military use an amazing array of vehicles to accomplish their missions. They take amazing levels of training and precision to be able to operate them properly. Take this quiz and see what you can tell us about these amazing military vehicles.
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Question 1
Which of the following vehicles, pictured here, may very well be the most well-known military vehicle in the world?
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AOshkosh M-ATV
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BHumvee
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CF-35C Lightning II
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DAH-1W SuperCobra
Humvee
This vehicle is none other than the Humvee, which is a light armored vehicle.
Question 2
Here is another helicopter and another aircraft manufactured by Boeing.
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AAH-64 Apache Longbow
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BUC-12W Huron
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CAH-1W SuperCobra
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DM-Gator
AH-64 Apache Longbow
The name of this vessel is AH-64 Apache Longbow. It was introduced in 1986 and there are the better part of 1000 currently in service.
Question 3
Here is a quick little vehicle. Despite its size, it still has a little bit of armor on it as well.
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AR-11 Refueler
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BBlue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship
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CSan Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock
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DDesert Patrol Vehicle
Desert Patrol Vehicle
This is the Desert Patrol Vehicle, which is a light utility vehicle.
Question 4
Here is a monster of a military vehicle. Do you recognize it?
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AF-15E Strike Eagle
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BM35 2½ Ton Cargo truck
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CWiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
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DAH-1W SuperCobra
M35 2½ Ton Cargo truck
You're looking at the M35 2½ Ton Cargo truck. A truly amazing vehicle.
Question 5
You can tell that this truck has a special purpose just by looking at it.
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AA-10C Thunderbolt II
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BPalletized Load System
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CBuffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
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DAH-1W SuperCobra
Palletized Load System
The name of this military vehicle is Palletized Load System.
Question 6
This vehicle might surprise you. It looks like a tank, but what is its real purpose?
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AAssault Amphibious Vehicle
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BGordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
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CHamilton-Class Cutter
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DAH-64 Apache Longbow
Assault Amphibious Vehicle
The name of this vehicle is the Assault Amphibious Vehicle. As you can tell by its name, it is actually designed for tackling assaults in watery environments.
Question 7
This plane is used both for patrol and for search-and-rescue.
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AMedium Tactical Vehicle
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BB-2A Spirit
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CLanding Craft Air Cushion
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DHC-144 Ocean Sentry
HC-144 Ocean Sentry
You're looking at the HC-144 Ocean Sentry. It is used by the US, although it originates from Spain.
Question 8
One of the most unique kinds of vehicles in the military is the submarine. Can you name this one?
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AHeavy Equipment Transport System
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BOhio Class Submarine
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CM113 Armored Carrier
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DF-35C Lightning II
Ohio Class Submarine
This submarine is the Ohio Class Submarine, and it is a ballistic missile submarine.
Question 9
This medium-sized ship is used by the U.S. Coast Guard. Can you identify it?
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AUH-60 Black Hawk
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BMH-60 Jayhawk
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COhio Class Submarine
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DHamilton-Class Cutter
Hamilton-Class Cutter
You're looking at the Hamilton-Class Cutter. This is actually very large for a cutter.
Question 10
Here is another enormous US Navy ship. Can you identify it?
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AHamilton-Class Cutter
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BNimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
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CM142 HIMARS
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DZeus Class Cable Repair Ship
Zeus Class Cable Repair Ship
This vessel is the Zeus Class Cable Repair Ship. Cable ships are used for laying cables at the bottom of the ocean for telecommunication.
Question 11
This is one of the most famous US helicopters. You most likely have heard its name before.
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AWC-135 Constant Phoenix
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BUH-60 Black Hawk
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CUSNS Guam (HST-1)
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DMedium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
UH-60 Black Hawk
This particular utility helicopter is called the UH-60 Black Hawk. Do you remember hearing about Black Hawk helicopters?
Question 12
Do you recognize this massive Navy ship?
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AMamba APC
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BZeus Class Cable Repair Ship
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CHeavy Equipment Transport System
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DBlue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship
Blue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship
It is the Blue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship and it is still used today.
Question 13
Here is a notable helicopter used by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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APalletized Load System
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BMH-60 Jayhawk
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CLanding Craft Air Cushion
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DM35 2½ ton cargo truck
MH-60 Jayhawk
This helicopter is the MH-60 Jayhawk. It is a medium range recovery vehicle.
Question 14
Nothing is getting through the thick armor on this land vehicle.
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AInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
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BA-10C Thunderbolt II
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CM939 Truck
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DTerminal Area Defense
Interim Armored Vehicle Stryker
This mammoth of a vehicle is the Interim Armored Vehicle Stryker. Now that is a name that matches the vehicle perfectly.
Question 15
This is a bit of an odd looking vehicle. Can you tell what its purpose is?
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AM113 Armored Personnel Carrier
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BPuma AE
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CBuffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
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DC-9B Skytrain II
Buffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
This is the Buffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle. Its armor allows it to transport personnel without worrying about land mines.
Question 16
There are few military vehicles that are as unique and interesting as helicopters.
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AUSNS Guam (HST-1)
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BAH-1W SuperCobra
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CM1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle
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DEA-6B Prowler
AH-1W SuperCobra
This helicopter is the AH-1W SuperCobra. It was manufactured by Bell Helicopter for the US Army.
Question 17
This slightly strange looking boat is a high-speed standalone vessel.
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AWiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
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BCougar Mine-Protected Vehicle
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CP-3C Orion
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DUSNS Guam (HST-1)
USNS Guam (HST-1)
You're looking at the USNS Guam (HST-1), which is used for high-speed transportation.
Question 18
This is one of the Navy's many huge aircraft carriers. But which one is this?
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AOshkosh M-ATV
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BC-9B Skytrain II
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CNimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
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DC-37A Carrier
Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
This enormous vehicle is the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier. You almost cannot call it a vehicle when it is this big.
Question 19
Here's another iconic jet used by the U.S. Air Force. Quite an impressive vehicle.
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APowhatan-Class Fleet Ocean Tug
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BE-2C/D Hawkeye
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CF-15E Strike Eagle
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DCyclone Class Patrol Boat
F-15E Strike Eagle
You're looking at the F-15E Strike Eagle. It was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas.
Question 20
This is one of the smaller aircrafts used in the U.S. air force.
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ACirrus SR20
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BLanding Craft Air Cushion
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CC-212 Aviocar
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DM113 Armored Personnel Carrier
Cirrus SR20
This little plane is called the Cirrus SR20. As you can probably tell, it was manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft.
Question 21
Here is a classic military tank, but can you remember its designation?
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APuma AE
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BM1 Abrams
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CM1097 Avenger
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DEA-18G Growler
M1 Abrams
This particular tank is called the M1 Abrams. It was named after General Creighton Abrams.
Question 22
This vehicle may not look like much, but there is surprising utility and power in the lighter, faster vehicles.
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AHC-144 Sentry
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BAdvanced Light Strike Vehicle
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COshkosh M-ATV
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DDragon Runner
Advanced Light Strike Vehicle
This vehicle almost looks like a heavy dune buggy, but it is really the Advanced Light Strike Vehicle.
Question 23
This vehicle has an interesting blend between an odd look and serious military use.
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ARising Star Tugboat
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BLanding Craft Air Cushion
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CWiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
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DM939 Truck
Landing Craft Air Cushion
You're looking at the Landing Craft Air Cushion. There are 74 of these that are still active.
Question 24
This military vehicle looks very similar to civilian equivalents, but it is clearly meant for military use.
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AMedium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
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BTerminal High Altitude Area Defense
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CA-10C Thunderbolt II
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DCaterpillar D7
Caterpillar D7
You're looking at the Caterpillar D7, which is used for clearing rubble, debris, or anything else that stands in the way.
Question 25
Another slightly strange-looking plane, but rest assured that it is a useful and versatile vehicle.
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AE-2C/D Hawkeye
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BBoeing E-3 Sentry
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CCaterpillar D7
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DM4 Command and Control Vehicle
Boeing E-3 Sentry
It is the Boeing E-3 Sentry. Boeing is the manufacturer, so the technical name of this vehicle is just E-3 Sentry.
Question 26
This is an especially famous aircraft used in the U.S. Air Force. Can you name it?
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AM1 Abrams
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BInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
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CUSCG Coastal Buoy Tender
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DA-10C Thunderbolt II
A-10C Thunderbolt II
This is the A-10C Thunderbolt II. It is manufactured by Fairchild Republic and was introduced in 1977.
Question 27
The purpose of this vehicle might surprise you, but can you identify it?
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AMark V Special Operations Craft
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BM4 Command and Control Vehicle
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CC-212 Aviocar
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DSpearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
M4 Command and Control Vehicle
This is the M4 Command and Control Vehicle. As the name implies, it is actually meant to provide a mobile command post.
Question 28
This small ship may not look like much, but it is used for very important missions.
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AM1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle
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BUH-60 Black Hawk
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CMark V Special Operations Craft
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DM1 Abrams
Mark V Special Operations Craft
It is the Mark V Special Operations Craft. It's cool name matches the utility of this surface craft.
Question 29
Can you identify this Coast Guard vessel?
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AB-52H Stratofortress
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BPolar Class Icebreaker
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CC-212 Aviocar
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DC-40A Clipper
Polar Class Icebreaker
As you may have been able to tell from the environment this ship is in, this is the Polar Class Icebreaker.
Question 30
The enormous ship you see here is used to take readings using its extensive and numerous measurement devices. What is it called?
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ARemotec ANDROS
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BKC-130J Super Hercules
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CEA-6B Prowler
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DHoward O. Lorenzen-Class Instrumentation Ship
Howard O. Lorenzen-Class Instrumentation Ship
This huge ship is called the Howard O. Lorenzen-Class Instrumentation Ship. It may be a strange name, but it has an advanced array radar system called Cobra King.
Question 31
Now this is a tough-looking truck. Do you know what it is called?
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AM939 Truck
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BMark V Special Operations Craft
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CVH-60N Whitehawk
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DSpearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
M939 Truck
This is the M939 Truck. It is manufactured by AM General and is still in use today.
Question 32
Here is one last aircraft manufactured by Boeing.
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AUH-60 Black Hawk
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BKC-130J Super Hercules
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CB-52H Stratofortress
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DM939 Truck
B-52H Stratofortress
The B-52H Stratofortress is primarily used as a bomber jet.
Question 33
How about a slightly less traditional military vehicle? You cannot ride in this tiny vehicle, but it is used for explosive disposal.
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AHumvee
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BC-9B Skytrain II
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CRemotec ANDROS
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DInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
Remotec ANDROS
This little machine is from the series called the Remotec ANDROS. The one pictured here is the ANDROS F6A.
Question 34
This tank-like vehicle is an infantry fighting vehicle.
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ASan Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock
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BBradley Fighting Vehicle
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CXM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
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DOshkosh M-ATV
Bradley Fighting Vehicle
You are looking at the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. It may have a bit of a strange name, but you can tell this vehicle is serious.
Question 35
Take a look at this awesome vehicle. Do you remember what it is called?
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AGordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
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BEA-18G Growler
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CM113 Armored Personnel Carrier
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DUV-18B
M113 Armored Personnel Carrier
This one is the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier. Doesn't the name just tell you everything you need to know about it?
Question 36
Here's an unmanned vehicle. Just because there is no one inside doesn't mean they are not considered vehicles.
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AMQ-9B Reaper
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BM35 2½ ton cargo truck
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CWiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
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DLAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
MQ-9B Reaper
It is the MQ-9B Reaper. This vehicle is manufactured by General Atomics and used in a variety of mission types.
Question 37
You can tell what this vehicle is meant for just by looking at it, but what is it called?
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AF/A-18A Hornet
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BE-2C/D Hawkeye
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CGordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
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DA-10C Thunderbolt II
F/A-18A Hornet
This jet is the F/A-18A Hornet. This one's manufacturer is McDonnell Douglas.
Question 38
As big as this vehicle is, it is actually a slightly smaller tank.
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AE-6B Mercury
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BLAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
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CRanger Special Operations Vehicle
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DM939 Truck
LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
You're looking at the LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle. It may not look like it is only lightly armored, but military vehicles can have much more armor than this.
Question 39
This one may just look like an ordinary albeit enormous truck. It really is a military vehicle.
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AM1 Abrams
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BXM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
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CR-11 Refueler
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DM35 2½ Ton Cargo Truck
R-11 Refueler
This vehicle is called the R-11 Refueler. As you probably guessed, it is used for refueling other vehicles.
Question 40
This very well may be the most famous tank in the world. Do you recognize it?
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AM4 Sherman
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BBradley Fighting Vehicle
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CE-6B Mercury
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DSpearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
M4 Sherman
This is none other than the M4 Sherman tank. Its technical name is Medium Tank, M4.
Question 41
Here you can see this tanker aircraft simultaneously refueling two different helicopters.
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AInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
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BC-40A Clipper
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CCyclone Class Patrol
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DKC-130J Super Hercules
KC-130J Super Hercules
This vehicle used for refueling is called the KC-130J Super Hercules. It is an impressive feat to refuel in the air.
Question 42
This military vehicle may seem ordinary, but it is a very useful light utility vehicle.
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AM35 2½ ton cargo truck
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BF-35C Lightning II
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CRanger Special Operations Vehicle
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DVH-60N Whitehawk
Ranger Special Operations Vehicle
This is the Ranger Special Operations Vehicle. It is used as a rapid defensive platform-type vehicle rather than for assault.
Question 43
This fine-looking military helicopter is still in service today.
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AMH-60 Seahawk
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BC-37A
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CWC-135 Constant Phoenix
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DMamba APC
MH-60 Seahawk
The name of this helicopter is the MH-60 Seahawk. While it is still in service, it was introduced way back in 1984.
Question 44
Here is a plane that was created specifically for observation.
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AInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
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BGordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
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COC-135B Open Skies
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DUSCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)
OC-135B Open Skies
It is the OC-135B Open Skies. Again, this jet was manufactured by Boeing.
Question 45
Again, this boat may not look like much, but it is definitely a powerful vehicle.
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AF/A-18A Hornet
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BNimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
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CEA-6B Prowler
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DPowhatan-Class Fleet Ocean Tug
Powhatan-Class Fleet Ocean Tug
This particular tug boat is the Powhatan-Class Fleet Ocean Tug. It is used by the U.S. and the Turkish navies.
Question 46
Here is another notable helicopter that is used in the U.S. military. Recognize it?
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AHusky VMMD
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BVH-60N Whitehawk
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CTerminal High Altitude Area Defense
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DOC-135B Open Skies
VH-60N Whitehawk
This helicopter is called the VH-60N Whitehawk. It is manufactured by Sikorsky and used as a Marine One VIP Transport.
Question 47
The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport cargo and personnel.
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AF/A-18A Hornet
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BTerminal High Altitude Area Defense
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CC-9B Skytrain II
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DUSCG Coastal Buoy Tender
C-9B Skytrain II
This aircraft is called the C-9B Skytrain II. It's quite a fitting name for such a large transport vehicle.
Question 48
This particular vehicle falls into the Keeper class. What is it called?
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AUSCG Coastal Buoy Tender
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BHoward O. Lorenzen-Class Instrumentation Ship
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CUH-60 Black Hawk
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DM1 Assault Breacher Vehicle
USCG Coastal Buoy Tender
The USCG Coastal Buoy Tender was commissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in the '90s. These days, it only takes a crew of about 25 to run it.
Question 49
You can probably tell what this vehicle is mostly used for.
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AF-15E Strike Eagle
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BTerminal High Altitude Area Defense
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CC-9B Skytrain II
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DZeus Class Cable Repair Ship
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
This one is the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. It is a mobile anti-aircraft system for shooting down incoming missiles.
Question 50
Here is a very recent vehicle used in the Navy. It was first built in 2015.
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AOC-135B Open Seas
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BRemotec ANDROS
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CF-35C Lightning II
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DMark VI Patrol Boat
Mark VI Patrol Boat
This boat is the Mark VI Patrol Boat. They are still in use today.
Question 51
Despite its smaller size, this military land vehicle looks like it could do some damage.
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AM109A6 Paladin
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BF-15E Strike Eagle
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CHumvee
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DUSNS Guam (HST-1)
M109A6 Paladin
This is the M109A6 Paladin. A powerful name for a powerful vehicle.
Question 52
It's hard to beat a jet as powerful as this one. There is no question of its destructive force.
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AC-212 Aviocar
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BUC-12W Huron
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CF-35C Lightning II
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DM1097 Avenger
F-35C Lightning II
You're looking at the F-35C Lightning II. It is a fighter jet, but it is also a stealth multirole jet.
Question 53
You may not think of this kind of boat as being a military vehicle, but it absolutely is. What is it called?
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AEA-6B Prowler
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BR-11 Refueler
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CHusky VMMD
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DRising Star Tugboat
Rising Star Tugboat
This boat's name is the Rising Star and it is the US Air Force's only tugboat. As you would expect, there are far more in the US Navy.
Question 54
Boats do not get much bigger than this without being full-blown aircraft carriers.
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ASpearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
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BM-Gator
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CRising Star Tugboat
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DUSCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)
Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
Despite what you may think just from looking at this massive ship, it is called the Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport. It is faster than it looks.
Question 55
This huge aircraft is manufactured by Lockheed, but what is its name?
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AM109A6 Paladin
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BP-3C Orion
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CAH-1W SuperCobra
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DMark VI Patrol Boat
P-3C Orion
This is the P-3C Orion, and it is used for maritime patrol all the way to present day.
Question 56
It's almost hard to think of ships this big as vehicles, but that is definitely what they are.
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AGordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
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BHC-144 Ocean Sentry
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CM113 Armored Personnel Carrier
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DPolar Class Icebreaker
Gordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
This massive vehicle is the Gordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship. It is a cargo and replenishment ship.
Question 57
Here is another fighter jet used in the U.S. Air Force.
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ABuffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
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BM1 Assault Breacher Vehicle
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CEA-18G Growler
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DOC-135B Open Skies
EA-18G Growler
This one is the EA-18G Growler. It was first introduced by Boeing on September 22, 2009.
Question 58
This is a pretty standard Navy vessel, so it may be a bit difficult to identify.
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AE-2C/D Hawkeye
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BCyclone Class Patrol Boat
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CSpearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
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DCaterpillar D7
Cyclone Class Patrol Boat
You're looking at the Cyclone Class Patrol Boat. Most of these ships were launched between 1992 and 1994.
Question 59
Now this is a cool looking jet. Can you identify it?
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AM939 Truck
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BA-10C Thunderbolt II
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CE-3 Sentry
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DB-2A Spirit
B-2A Spirit
You're looking at the B-2A Spirit. This Northrop Grumman bomber was first introduced in 1997.
Question 60
Here is another US Coast Guard vehicle, as you can clearly see from the markings. What is its name?
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AIsland-Class Patrol Boat
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BC-212 Aviocar
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CPolar Class Icebreaker
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DBlue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship
Island-Class Patrol Boat
This boat is the Island-Class Patrol Boat, which tells you a little bit about what it is usually used for.
Question 61
What does the military do when they need to transport some of their heaviest cargo or vehicles? They use this impressive vehicle.
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AWiesel Armoured Weapons Carrier
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BHeavy Equipment Transport System
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CRemotec ANDROS
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DUSNS Guam (HST-1)
Heavy Equipment Transport System
You're looking at the Heavy Equipment Transport System. It is quite a sight to behold, isn't it?
Question 62
Despite its strange appearance, this impressive aircraft is used as an airborne command and control vehicle.
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AAdvanced Light Strike Vehicle
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BC-212 Aviocar
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CMedium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
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DE-2C/D Hawkeye
E-2C/D Hawkeye
This one is the E-2C/D Hawkeye. It was manufactured by Northrop Grumman all the way back in 1964.
Question 63
This impressive looking military aircraft is mostly used for transporting cargo.
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ACaterpillar D7
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BC-40A Clipper
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CMedium Tactical Vehicle Replacement
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DM109A6 Paladin
C-40A Clipper
This jet is the C-40A Clipper. It was manufactured by Boeing and it is still in use.
Question 64
You can tell that this vehicle is used for utility purposes just by looking at it. What is it?
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AB-2A Spirit
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BM-Gator
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CCyclone Class Patrol Boat
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DLAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
M-Gator
This small vehicle is the M-Gator. This kind of vehicle is usually used on farms, but it is sometimes used by the military as well.
Question 65
This is an incredibly cool and appealing looking plane that was retired in 2015.
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ADragon Runner
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BEA-6B Prowler
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CK-MAX
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DUC-12W Huron
EA-6B Prowler
The name of this plane is EA-6B Prowler. It was used as an attack vehicle.
Question 66
You may not think of this little machine as a vehicle, but it still counts.
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APuma AE
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BXM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
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CM4 Control Vehicle
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DF-3 Lightning
XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
If you needed more proof that this is a vehicle, just look at its name: XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle. It is used for dealing with remote dangers without endangering human lives.
Question 67
Look at how armored this vehicle is. Can you identify it?
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ASea Fighter (FSF-1)
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BCougar Mine-Protected Vehicle
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CM88 Recovery Vehicle
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DC-37A
Cougar Mine-Protected Vehicle
It is the Cougar Mine-Protected Vehicle. As you can probably tell, it is meant to resist landmines and other miscellaneous munitions.
Question 68
This is one of the many jets that the U.S. uses in the Air Force.
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AAdvanced Light Strike Vehicle
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BM1097 Avenger
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CC-37A
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DInterim Armored Vehicle Stryker
C-37A
You're looking at the C-37A, which is manufactured by Gulfstream and used mostly as a transport ship.
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