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The Vickers VC.1 Viking's development leveraged the wing and undercarriage design elements from the Vickers Wellington bomber.
Answer: True
The Vickers VC.1 Viking was designed by adapting the wing and undercarriage structure of the earlier Vickers Wellington bomber to expedite its development.
The Vickers VC.1 Viking was conceived primarily as a long-range heavy bomber intended for service during World War II.
Answer: False
Contrary to the notion of a bomber, the Vickers VC.1 Viking was designed as a twin-engine, short-range airliner.
The inaugural flight of the Vickers VC.1 Viking prototype, registered G-AGOK, occurred in June 1945.
Answer: True
The first prototype Vickers VC.1 Viking, designated Type 491, made its maiden flight on June 22, 1945.
The 'VC' designation within the Vickers VC.1 Viking nomenclature signified 'Vickers Cargo'.
Answer: False
The designation 'VC' in Vickers VC.1 Viking stands for 'Vickers Commercial', continuing a naming convention established by the earlier Vimy Commercial.
What was the primary design classification of the Vickers VC.1 Viking?
Answer: A twin-engine, short-range airliner
The Vickers VC.1 Viking was designed and manufactured as a twin-engine, short-range airliner.
The development trajectory of the Vickers VC.1 Viking was accelerated through the integration of design elements from which preceding aircraft?
Answer: Vickers Wellington bomber
To expedite its development, the Vickers VC.1 Viking incorporated the wing and undercarriage design from the Vickers Wellington bomber.
The development of the Vickers Viking was directly influenced by which Air Ministry specification?
Answer: Air Ministry Specification 17/44
Air Ministry Specification 17/44 outlined the requirements that led to the design and development of the Vickers Viking, focusing on a short-to-medium haul passenger aircraft.
What was the official designation assigned to the first prototype Vickers Viking, which conducted its maiden flight on June 22, 1945?
Answer: Type 491
The first prototype Vickers Viking was designated as Type 491.
What historical meaning is associated with the 'VC' prefix in the Vickers VC.1 Viking designation?
Answer: Vickers Commercial
The 'VC' designation in Vickers VC.1 Viking signifies 'Vickers Commercial', a nomenclature that followed the precedent set by the earlier Vimy Commercial aircraft.
The military aircraft developed from the Vickers Viking design were designated as the Vickers Valiant and Vickers Victor.
Answer: False
The military variants derived from the Viking design were the Vickers Valetta and the Vickers Varsity, not the Valiant or Victor.
The Vickers Viking 1A variant was configured to accommodate a maximum of 21 passengers.
Answer: True
The Viking 1A was designed with a standard passenger capacity of 21 individuals.
The Viking 1 variant retained the fabric-clad geodetic wing construction characteristic of the Viking 1A.
Answer: False
The Viking 1 variant incorporated stressed-skin construction for its wings and tail units, representing an advancement over the fabric-clad geodetic structures of the Viking 1A.
The Viking 1B variant was characterized by a shorter fuselage than the Viking 1A, despite featuring more powerful engines.
Answer: False
The Viking 1B variant featured an extended fuselage, measuring 28 inches longer than the Viking 1A, and was equipped with up-rated Bristol Hercules engines.
Sixteen Vickers Vikings were produced for the Royal Air Force, including four specifically for the King's Flight.
Answer: True
The Royal Air Force procured sixteen Viking aircraft, four of which were designated for the King's Flight, the personal transport squadron of the British monarch.
The Vickers Valetta was a military variant of the Viking specifically engineered for navigation and crew training roles.
Answer: False
While the Valetta was a military variant derived from the Viking, its primary role was as a military transport. The Vickers Varsity, a further development, was adapted for navigation and crew training.
The Vickers Varsity T1 featured a tricycle undercarriage, a design element crucial for its function as a training aircraft.
Answer: True
The Vickers Varsity T1 was indeed equipped with a tricycle undercarriage, a feature that facilitated its role as a navigation and crew training aircraft.
The Vickers Varsity T1 was primarily utilized as a short-range passenger airliner.
Answer: False
The Vickers Varsity T1 was a military aircraft adapted from the Valetta, designed specifically for navigation and crew training purposes, not as a passenger airliner.
The Viking C2 variant served as a VIP transport aircraft for the Royal Air Force's King's Flight.
Answer: True
The Viking C2 was specifically configured and utilized as a VIP transport aircraft for the King's Flight of the Royal Air Force.
Which of the following aircraft represents a military variant that originated from the Vickers Viking design lineage?
Answer: Vickers Valetta
The Vickers Valetta is a military variant that was developed from the Vickers Viking design.
What was a significant structural improvement introduced in the Viking 1 variant compared to the preceding Viking 1A?
Answer: It incorporated stressed-skin construction for the wings and tail.
The Viking 1 variant represented an advancement by employing stressed-skin construction for its main wings and tail units, enhancing structural integrity over the Viking 1A's fabric-clad geodetic structure.
What distinguished the Viking 1B variant in terms of its physical dimensions relative to the Viking 1A?
Answer: Extended fuselage length
The Viking 1B variant was characterized by an extended fuselage, measuring 28 inches longer than the Viking 1A.
How many Viking aircraft were specifically produced for the Royal Air Force (RAF)?
Answer: 16
A total of sixteen Vickers Viking aircraft were manufactured for the Royal Air Force (RAF).
Which specific military variant, derived from the Viking design, was adapted for navigation and crew training functions?
Answer: Vickers Varsity
The Vickers Varsity was a modification of the Valetta design, featuring a tricycle undercarriage, and was specifically intended for navigation and crew training roles.
An experimental variant of the Vickers Viking, retrofitted with Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets, achieved the distinction of being the world's inaugural pure jet transport aircraft.
Answer: True
The modification of a Viking 1B with Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets resulted in the Type 618, which became the world's first pure jet transport aircraft upon its first flight in 1948.
The experimental Nene-Viking aircraft completed a flight from London Heathrow to Paris on July 25, 1948.
Answer: True
On July 25, 1948, the Nene-Viking undertook a flight from London Heathrow to Paris (Villacoublay) as part of its demonstration program.
During its demonstration flights, the Nene-Viking recorded a maximum speed approaching 500 mph.
Answer: False
The Nene-Viking achieved a maximum recorded speed of 415 mph (668 km/h) at 12,000 feet during its demonstration flights.
The aircraft designated as Type 618 represented a Vickers Viking 1B modified to incorporate Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines.
Answer: True
The Type 618 designation was assigned to a Vickers Viking 1B airframe that was experimentally fitted with two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines.
The experimental Nene-Viking aircraft, which flew in 1948, holds the distinction of being the world's first:
Answer: Pure jet transport aircraft
The Nene-Viking, an experimental modification of the Vickers Viking, is recognized as the world's first pure jet transport aircraft.
What was the maximum speed attained by the Nene-Viking during its demonstration flights?
Answer: 415 mph
During its demonstration flights, the Nene-Viking achieved a maximum speed of 415 mph (668 km/h) at an altitude of 12,000 feet.
Which specific type number was assigned to the Vickers Viking 1B variant that was modified with Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines?
Answer: Type 618
The experimental aircraft resulting from the modification of a Viking 1B with Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets was designated as Type 618.
In 1952, British European Airways (BEA) reconfigured its Viking fleet to accommodate a reduced passenger capacity of 27.
Answer: False
In 1952, BEA actually increased the passenger capacity of its Vikings to 36, reconfiguring them into an "Admiral Class" configuration.
British European Airways (BEA) continued operating its Vickers VC.1 Viking fleet until late 1954, at which point they were superseded by turboprop aircraft.
Answer: True
BEA's operational tenure with the Vickers VC.1 Viking concluded in late 1954, as newer turboprop airliners became available.
The inaugural regular scheduled service utilizing the Vickers VC.1 Viking commenced on September 1, 1946, operating between London and Paris.
Answer: False
The first regular scheduled Viking service commenced on September 1, 1946, but the route was between Northolt and Copenhagen Airport, not London and Paris.
Aerolíneas Argentinas was identified as one of the principal military operators of the Vickers Viking.
Answer: False
Aerolíneas Argentinas was a significant civil operator of the Vickers Viking. Military operations were conducted by entities such as the Royal Air Force and the Argentine Air Force, among others.
What was the primary role fulfilled by the Vickers VC.1 Viking for British airlines in the immediate post-World War II period?
Answer: It filled a critical operational gap until more advanced turboprop aircraft became available.
The Vickers VC.1 Viking played a vital role for British airlines in the post-war era, serving as an interim solution until the advent of more advanced turboprop aircraft like the Vickers Viscount.
In 1952, British European Airways (BEA) reconfigured its Viking fleet to accommodate a standard passenger capacity of how many individuals?
Answer: 36
BEA modified its Viking fleet in 1952 to carry 36 passengers, a configuration referred to as "Admiral Class."
By what time did British European Airways (BEA) cease the operational deployment of its Vickers VC.1 Viking fleet?
Answer: Late 1954
British European Airways (BEA) retired its Vickers VC.1 Viking fleet in late 1954.
The inaugural scheduled passenger service operated by the Vickers VC.1 Viking was established on which specific route?
Answer: Northolt to Copenhagen
The first regular scheduled service utilizing the Vickers VC.1 Viking commenced on September 1, 1946, operating between Northolt and Copenhagen Airport.
Which of the following airlines was NOT identified as a primary civil operator of the Vickers VC.1 Viking?
Answer: Lufthansa
While BEA, Aerolíneas Argentinas, and Misrair were noted civil operators, Lufthansa is not listed among the primary operators of the Vickers VC.1 Viking.
The initial prototype of the Vickers Viking experienced a catastrophic structural failure shortly after its maiden flight, leading to a crash.
Answer: False
The first prototype Viking did crash on April 23, 1946, but the cause was attributed to a double engine failure, not a structural failure.
Cunard Eagle Airways operated the Vickers Viking aircraft involved in the crash near Stavanger, Norway, in 1961.
Answer: True
The Vickers Viking G-AHPM, operated by Cunard Eagle Airways, crashed near Stavanger, Norway, on August 9, 1961.
The most severe accident involving a Vickers VC.1 Viking resulted in 39 fatalities.
Answer: False
The accident with the highest number of fatalities involving a Vickers VC.1 Viking occurred on September 11, 1963, resulting in 40 deaths.
On April 5, 1948, a British European Airways Viking collided with a Soviet Yak-3 fighter aircraft near Berlin.
Answer: True
A British European Airways Viking (G-AIVP) collided with a Soviet Yak-3 fighter near Berlin on April 5, 1948.
The crash of the first prototype Vickers Viking on April 23, 1946, was primarily attributed to which cause?
Answer: Double engine failure
The investigation into the crash of the first prototype Viking concluded that a double engine failure was the primary cause of the incident.
What was the total number of fatalities in the most severe accident involving a Vickers VC.1 Viking, which occurred in the Pyrenees in 1963?
Answer: 40
The most significant accident involving a Vickers VC.1 Viking, occurring on September 11, 1963, resulted in 40 fatalities.
What was the consequence of the collision between BEA Viking G-AIVP and a Soviet Yak-3 fighter near Berlin on April 5, 1948?
Answer: There were 15 fatalities.
The collision between the BEA Viking G-AIVP and a Soviet Yak-3 fighter near Berlin resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives.
Production of the Vickers VC.1 Viking ceased in 1948, with a total of 163 aircraft built.
Answer: True
The manufacturing run for the Vickers VC.1 Viking concluded in 1948, with the final production total reaching 163 units.
Six Vickers VC.1 Vikings are extant today, with one undergoing restoration in the United Kingdom.
Answer: True
Currently, six Vickers VC.1 Vikings are preserved, including one undergoing extensive restoration in the UK.
What was the total number of Vickers VC.1 Vikings manufactured prior to the conclusion of production in 1948?
Answer: 163
Production of the Vickers VC.1 Viking concluded in 1948, with a total of 163 aircraft having been built.
How many Vickers VC.1 Vikings are documented as having survived to the present day?
Answer: 6
Six Vickers VC.1 Vikings are known to survive today, with one undergoing restoration and the others preserved in various museum collections.
The Vickers Viking 1B variant was propelled by two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines.
Answer: False
The standard Vickers Viking 1B was powered by Bristol Hercules radial piston engines. The Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets were fitted to the experimental Type 618 variant.
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B achieved a maximum speed of 263 mph.
Answer: True
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B had a maximum speed of 263 mph (423 km/h) at an altitude of 1,000 feet.
The operational range of the Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B was approximately 1,700 miles.
Answer: True
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B possessed a stated range of approximately 1,700 miles (2,700 km) when cruising at its typical speed.
What were the principal dimensions (length and wingspan) of the Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B?
Answer: Length: 65 ft 2 in, Wingspan: 89 ft 3 in
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B measured 65 feet 2 inches (19.86 meters) in length with a wingspan of 89 feet 3 inches (27.20 meters).
Which type of engines were typically installed on the Viking 1B variant?
Answer: Bristol Hercules radial engines
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B was powered by two Bristol Hercules 634 radial piston engines, each generating approximately 1,690 horsepower.
What was the approximate cruising range attributed to the Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B?
Answer: 1,700 miles
The Vickers VC.1 Viking 1B had a documented operational range of approximately 1,700 miles (2,700 km) when cruising at its standard speed.