Fighter Jets Trivia Quiz – 15 Questions And Answers

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  1. What is the world’s fastest fighter jet?
    • F-15 Eagle
    • SR-71 Blackbird
    • Mig-25 Foxbat
    • F-22 Raptor
    The correct answer is SR-71 Blackbird.
    The SR-71 Blackbird, developed by Lockheed Martin, holds the record for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, reaching speeds of over 2,193 mph (3,530 km/h).
  2. Which country developed the F-16 Fighting Falcon?
    • Russia
    • France
    • United States
    • United Kingdom
    The correct answer is United States.
    The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics, now Lockheed Martin, for the United States Air Force.
  3. What is the primary role of the A-10 Thunderbolt II?
    • Close air support
    • Air superiority
    • Interceptor
    • Reconnaissance
    The correct answer is close air support.
    The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the “Warthog,” is designed for close air support of ground troops, attacking armored vehicles, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces.
  4. Which fighter jet is known for its vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities?
    • Harrier Jump Jet
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    • Mig-29 Fulcrum
    • F-22 Raptor
    The correct answer is Harrier Jump Jet.
    The Harrier Jump Jet, developed by the United Kingdom, is known for its ability to take off and land vertically or on short runways, making it a versatile aircraft for various mission types.


  1. What is the primary role of the F-22 Raptor?
    • Transport
    • Reconnaissance
    • Ground attack
    • Air superiority
    The correct answer is air superiority.
    The F-22 Raptor is an American stealth, twin-engine, fifth-generation fighter aircraft designed for air superiority and capable of performing multiple roles, including ground attack and reconnaissance.
  2. Which country developed the Mig-29 Fulcrum?
    • Soviet Union
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • United States
    The correct answer is Soviet Union.
    The Mig-29 Fulcrum is a twin-engine jet fighter aircraft designed by the Soviet Union in the 1970s to counter the American F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 Eagle.
  3. Which jet is known as the “Thud”?
    • F-15 Eagle
    • F-105 Thunderchief
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    • F-4 Phantom II
    The correct answer is F-105 Thunderchief.
    The F-105 Thunderchief, nicknamed the “Thud,” was a supersonic fighter-bomber used by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
  4. What is the primary role of the F-35 Lightning II?
    • Multirole stealth fighter
    • Interceptor
    • Transport
    • Reconnaissance
    The correct answer is multirole stealth fighter.
    The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters designed for ground-attack and air-superiority missions.
  5. Which fighter jet is known for its delta wing design?
    • F-22 Raptor
    • Dassault Mirage
    • F-15 Eagle
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    The correct answer is Dassault Mirage.
    The Dassault Mirage is a family of French-built fighter aircraft known for their distinctive delta wing design, which provides excellent maneuverability and high-speed performance.
  6. Which jet is known as the “Viper”?
    • F-15 Eagle
    • F-22 Raptor
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    • F/A-18 Hornet
    The correct answer is F-16 Fighting Falcon.
    The F-16 Fighting Falcon is nicknamed the “Viper” due to its sleek appearance and agility, which resembles that of a snake.
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  1. What is the primary role of the F-14 Tomcat?
    • Reconnaissance
    • Air superiority and fleet defense
    • Ground attack
    • Transport
    The correct answer is air superiority and fleet defense.
    The F-14 Tomcat is an American supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft designed for air superiority and fleet defense, primarily serving in the United States Navy.
  2. Which country developed the Eurofighter Typhoon?
    • United States
    • United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain
    • Russia
    • France
    The correct answer is United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
    The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multirole fighter developed by a consortium of European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
  3. What is the primary role of the F/A-18 Hornet?
    • Reconnaissance
    • Multirole fighter
    • Transport
    • Interceptor
    The correct answer is multirole fighter.
    The F/A-18 Hornet is an American twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet designed for both air superiority and ground attack missions.
  4. Which jet is known as the “Flanker”?
    • F-15 Eagle
    • Sukhoi Su-27
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    • Mig-29 Fulcrum
    The correct answer is Sukhoi Su-27.
    The Sukhoi Su-27, known as the “Flanker,” is a twin-engine, supermaneuverable fighter aircraft designed by the Soviet Union as a direct competitor to the American F-15 Eagle.


  1. Which fighter jet uses thrust vectoring for enhanced maneuverability?
    • F/A-18 Hornet
    • F-15 Eagle
    • F-22 Raptor
    • F-16 Fighting Falcon
    The correct answer is F-22 Raptor.
    The F-22 Raptor utilizes thrust vectoring, which allows the pilot to control the direction of the engine’s thrust, providing greater maneuverability and agility during flight.
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