How Much Do You Know About Iconic Military Vehicles?
Written by Philip Simpson
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Test your knowledge of military vehicles. Can you name all these iconic vehicles? Taking fun quizzes is a great way to keep your brain thinking. Trivia on things that are interesting make exercising the cerebral cortex fun.
Many vehicles look alike, but vehicles developed for the military usually have a unique look. Put your knowledge to the test, and try to match the name of these machines to their image.
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Question 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
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 5
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 6
This boat was once in the US Navy, but it has been transferred over to the US Coast Guard instead.
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ARemotec ANDROS
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BCyclone Class Patrol Boat
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COshkosh M-ATV
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DUSCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)
USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)
You're looking at the USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39). It was created in 1995 and has been a part of the Coast Guard since 1999.
Question 7
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 8
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 9
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 10
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 11
Do you know the name of this utility craft?
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AP-3C Orion
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BUV-18B
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CPuma AE
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DC-212 Aviocar
UV-18B
The name of this aircraft is UV-18B. It was manufactured by de Havilland Canada and Viking Air back in 1966.
Question 12
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 13
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 14
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 15
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 16
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 17
Another slightly strange looking boat, but you can bet that it is a powerful and useful military vessel.
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ASea Fighter (FSF-1)
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BRising Star
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CWhidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship
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DOC-135B Open Skies
Sea Fighter (FSF-1)
This one is the Sea Fighter (FSF-1). It is a littoral combat ship.
Question 18
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 19
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 20
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 21
Another huge ship used by the US Navy. Can you name it?
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AWhidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship
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BRising Star Tugboat
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CSan Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock
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DPowhatan-Class Fleet Carrier
Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship
This enormous vessel is the Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship. It's been in service since 1985, and it is still in use today.
Question 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
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 26
Here's another unmanned and tiny vehicle in use by the military. Can you name it?
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AXM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
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BAH-1W SuperCobra
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CDragon Runner
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DEA-18G Growler
Dragon Runner
You're looking at the Dragon Runner. Being designed for an urban environment, it has treads, a microphone, control arm and mounted camera.
Question 27
This vehicle is a turboprop-powered STOL medium cargo plane.
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AF-35C Lightning II
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BVH-60N Whitehawk
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CC-212 Aviocar
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DM1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle
C-212 Aviocar
The name of this aircraft is C-212 Aviocar. The prototype of the Aviocar flew on March 26, 1971.
Question 28
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 29
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 30
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.
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