How Much Do You Know About Iconic Military Vehicles?

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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.

Iconic Military Vehicles Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This is a bit of an odd looking vehicle. Can you tell what its purpose is?

  • A
    M113 Armored Personnel Carrier
  • B
    Puma AE
  • C
    Buffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
  • D
    C-9B Skytrain II

Question 2

Now this is a cool looking jet. Can you identify it?

  • A
    M939 Truck
  • B
    A-10C Thunderbolt II
  • C
    E-3 Sentry
  • D
    B-2A Spirit

Question 3

Despite its smaller size, this military land vehicle looks like it could do some damage.

  • A
    M109A6 Paladin
  • B
    F-15E Strike Eagle
  • C
    Humvee
  • D
    USNS Guam (HST-1)

Question 4

You may not think of this kind of boat as being a military vehicle, but it absolutely is. What is it called?

  • A
    EA-6B Prowler
  • B
    R-11 Refueler
  • C
    Husky VMMD
  • D
    Rising Star Tugboat

Question 5

Nothing is getting through the thick armor on this land vehicle.

  • A
    Interim Armored Vehicle Stryker
  • B
    A-10C Thunderbolt II
  • C
    M939 Truck
  • D
    Terminal Area Defense

Question 6

This boat was once in the US Navy, but it has been transferred over to the US Coast Guard instead.

  • A
    Remotec ANDROS
  • B
    Cyclone Class Patrol Boat
  • C
    Oshkosh M-ATV
  • D
    USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)

Question 7

This is one of the most famous US helicopters. You most likely have heard its name before.

  • A
    WC-135 Constant Phoenix
  • B
    UH-60 Black Hawk
  • C
    USNS Guam (HST-1)
  • D
    Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement

Question 8

Here is another US Coast Guard vehicle, as you can clearly see from the markings. What is its name?

  • A
    Island-Class Patrol Boat
  • B
    C-212 Aviocar
  • C
    Polar Class Icebreaker
  • D
    Blue Ridge Class Amphibious Command Ship

Question 9

Boats do not get much bigger than this without being full-blown aircraft carriers.

  • A
    Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport
  • B
    M-Gator
  • C
    Rising Star Tugboat
  • D
    USCGC Alex Haley (WMEC-39)

Question 10

You may not think of this little machine as a vehicle, but it still counts.

  • A
    Puma AE
  • B
    XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
  • C
    M4 Control Vehicle
  • D
    F-3 Lightning

Question 11

Do you know the name of this utility craft?

  • A
    P-3C Orion
  • B
    UV-18B
  • C
    Puma AE
  • D
    C-212 Aviocar

Question 12

The purpose of this vehicle might surprise you, but can you identify it?

  • A
    Mark V Special Operations Craft
  • B
    M4 Command and Control Vehicle
  • C
    C-212 Aviocar
  • D
    Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport

Question 13

This is an incredibly cool and appealing looking plane that was retired in 2015.

  • A
    Dragon Runner
  • B
    EA-6B Prowler
  • C
    K-MAX
  • D
    UC-12W Huron

Question 14

As big as this vehicle is, it is actually a slightly smaller tank.

  • A
    E-6B Mercury
  • B
    LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
  • C
    Ranger Special Operations Vehicle
  • D
    M939 Truck

Question 15

This one may just look like an ordinary albeit enormous truck. It really is a military vehicle.

  • A
    M1 Abrams
  • B
    XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
  • C
    R-11 Refueler
  • D
    M35 2½ Ton Cargo Truck

Question 16

Here is a classic military tank, but can you remember its designation?

  • A
    Puma AE
  • B
    M1 Abrams
  • C
    M1097 Avenger
  • D
    EA-18G Growler

Question 17

Another slightly strange looking boat, but you can bet that it is a powerful and useful military vessel.

  • A
    Sea Fighter (FSF-1)
  • B
    Rising Star
  • C
    Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship
  • D
    OC-135B Open Skies

Question 18

You can tell that this truck has a special purpose just by looking at it.

  • A
    A-10C Thunderbolt II
  • B
    Palletized Load System
  • C
    Buffalo Mine-Protected Vehicle
  • D
    AH-1W SuperCobra

Question 19

There are few military vehicles that are as unique and interesting as helicopters.

  • A
    USNS Guam (HST-1)
  • B
    AH-1W SuperCobra
  • C
    M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle
  • D
    EA-6B Prowler

Question 20

This vehicle may not look like much, but there is surprising utility and power in the lighter, faster vehicles.

  • A
    HC-144 Sentry
  • B
    Advanced Light Strike Vehicle
  • C
    Oshkosh M-ATV
  • D
    Dragon Runner

Question 21

Another huge ship used by the US Navy. Can you name it?

  • A
    Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship
  • B
    Rising Star Tugboat
  • C
    San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock
  • D
    Powhatan-Class Fleet Carrier

Question 22

It's hard to beat a jet as powerful as this one. There is no question of its destructive force.

  • A
    C-212 Aviocar
  • B
    UC-12W Huron
  • C
    F-35C Lightning II
  • D
    M1097 Avenger

Question 23

This vehicle might surprise you. It looks like a tank, but what is its real purpose?

  • A
    Assault Amphibious Vehicle
  • B
    Gordon-Class Vehicle Cargo Ship
  • C
    Hamilton-Class Cutter
  • D
    AH-64 Apache Longbow

Question 24

Can you identify this Coast Guard vessel?

  • A
    B-52H Stratofortress
  • B
    Polar Class Icebreaker
  • C
    C-212 Aviocar
  • D
    C-40A Clipper

Question 25

This fine-looking military helicopter is still in service today.

  • A
    MH-60 Seahawk
  • B
    C-37A
  • C
    WC-135 Constant Phoenix
  • D
    Mamba APC

Question 26

Here's another unmanned and tiny vehicle in use by the military. Can you name it?

  • A
    XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle
  • B
    AH-1W SuperCobra
  • C
    Dragon Runner
  • D
    EA-18G Growler

Question 27

This vehicle is a turboprop-powered STOL medium cargo plane.

  • A
    F-35C Lightning II
  • B
    VH-60N Whitehawk
  • C
    C-212 Aviocar
  • D
    M1133 Medical Evacuation Vehicle

Question 28

This very well may be the most famous tank in the world. Do you recognize it?

  • A
    M4 Sherman
  • B
    Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  • C
    E-6B Mercury
  • D
    Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport

Question 29

This plane is used both for patrol and for search-and-rescue.

  • A
    Medium Tactical Vehicle
  • B
    B-2A Spirit
  • C
    Landing Craft Air Cushion
  • D
    HC-144 Ocean Sentry

Question 30

Here is another enormous US Navy ship. Can you identify it?

  • A
    Hamilton-Class Cutter
  • B
    Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier
  • C
    M142 HIMARS
  • D
    Zeus Class Cable Repair Ship

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