How is the captain of an aircraft carrier referred to colloquially?
(a) Skipper
(b) Commander
(c) Chief
(d) Admiral
What is the displacement of the Type 001A carrier?
(a) Around 30,000 tons
(b) Around 40,000 tons
(c) Around 50,000 tons
(d) Around 60,000 tons
What is the displacement of the Admiral Kuznetsov carrier?
(a) Around 20,000 tons
(b) Around 40,000 tons
(c) Around 60,000 tons
(d) Around 80,000 tons
What is the maximum speed of a typical U.S. aircraft carrier?
(a) 20 knots
(b) 30 knots
(c) 40 knots
(d) 50 knots
Which country operates INS Vikramaditya?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) India
(d) France
In which year was the first operational aircraft carrier commissioned?
(a) 1910
(b) 1922
(c) 1935
(d) 1944
Which aircraft carrier played a prominent role in the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II?
(a) IJN Zuikaku
(b) IJN Hiryu
(c) IJN Shokaku
(d) IJN Soryu
Which class does the FS Charles de Gaulle carrier belong to?
(a) Charles de Gaulle-class
(b) Clemenceau-class
(c) Lafayette-class
(d) Foch-class
Which class holds the record for being the most expensive warship ever built?
(a) Nimitz-class
(b) Gerald R. Ford-class
(c) Queen Elizabeth-class
(d) Liaoning-class
Which country operates the INS Vikrant?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) Brazil
What is the length of the HMS Queen Elizabeth?
(a) Approximately 200 meters
(b) Approximately 300 meters
(c) Approximately 400 meters
(d) Approximately 500 meters
Which type of nuclear reactor is commonly used in aircraft carriers?
(a) Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
(b) Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
(c) Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR)
(d) Pebble Bed Reactor (PBR)
Which of the following served as the flagship of the British Royal Navy during the Falklands War in 1982?
(a) HMS Ark Royal
(b) HMS Illustrious
(c) HMS Hermes
(d) HMS Queen Elizabeth
What factors contribute to the high cost of an aircraft carrier?
(a) Advanced technology, size, and complexity
(b) Crew salaries and maintenance costs
(c) Fuel consumption and operational expenses
(d) Defense system upgrades and weaponry
Which aircraft carrier, planned to be the largest in the world, was canceled during its construction in the early 1940s?
(a) USS United States
(b) HMS Lion
(c) IJN Shinano
(d) Graf Zeppelin
What is the average crew size of an aircraft carrier?
(a) 500-800 personnel
(b) 1,000-1,500 personnel
(c) 2,000-3,000 personnel
(d) 4,000-5,000 personnel
What is the purpose of the arresting wires?
(a) To provide additional traction for takeoff
(b) To slow down and stop landing aircraft
(c) To launch aircraft into the air for takeoff
What was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?
(a) USS Enterprise
(b) USS Nimitz
(c) USS John F. Kennedy
(d) USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the name of China’s first aircraft carrier?
(a) Liaoning
(b) Shandong
(c) Type 001A
(d) Type 003
What was the name of the first operational aircraft carrier?
(a) USS Enterprise
(b) HMS Hermes
(c) IJN Hosho
(d) Graf Zeppelin
Which aircraft carrier was famously sunk by a submarine torpedo in the Battle of the Coral Sea?
(a) IJN Akagi
(b) HMS Illustrious
(c) USS Yorktown
(d) IJN Shokaku
Which country’s aircraft carriers are typically smaller in size?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) United Kingdom
Which measurement is commonly used to express the weight of an aircraft carrier?
(a) Gross Tonnage
(b) Displacement
(c) Net Tonnage
(d) Payload Capacity
How are meals typically served to the Aircraft carrier crew?
(a) Buffet-style
(b) À la carte
(c) Pre-packaged meals
(d) Table service
Which country does not currently operate an aircraft carrier?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) Germany
(d) China
What is the maximum speed of ITS Cavour?
(a) 20 knots
(b) 25 knots
(c) 30 knots
(d) 35 knots
What is the name of the Spanish aircraft carrier?
(a) SPS Principe de Asturias
(b) SPS Juan Carlos I
(c) SPS Almirante Juan de Borbón
(d) SPS Méndez Núñez
What is the primary purpose of the angled deck on an aircraft-carrier?
(a) To improve visibility for the flight deck crew
(b) To allow for simultaneous takeoff and landing operations
(c) To provide a designated area for maintenance
What type of US aircraft is commonly used on aircraft carriers for air-to-air combat?
(a) F-15 Eagle
(b) F-16 Fighting Falcon
(c) F-18 Hornet
(d) F-22 Raptor
Which of the following is not a role of an aircraft carrier?
(a) Maritime security
(b) Humanitarian aid
(c) Amphibious warfare
(d) Anti-submarine warfare
Which country operates the Charles de Gaulle carrier?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Russia
Which was involved in the Battle of Midway?
(a) USS Lexington
(b) HMS Ark Royal
(c) IJN Akagi
(d) USS Enterprise
What is the primary defense system of an aircraft carrier against missile attacks?
(a) Electronic Countermeasures
(b) Anti-Ship Missiles
(c) Close-In Weapon Systems
(d) Fighter Jets
What is the primary purpose of a hangar?
(a) To house the ship’s crew and support personnel
(b) To store and maintain aircraft
(c) To conduct training exercises
(d) To serve as a recreation area for sailors
Which term is commonly used to refer to the scheduled mealtimes on a carrier?
(a) Chow times
(b) Mess hours
(c) Dining breaks
(d) Galley sessions
Which type of ship is currently being considered by Germany as a possible future aircraft carrier?
(a) Frigate
(b) Destroyer
(c) Amphibious assault ship
(d) Submarine
What is the advantage of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?
(a) Longer operational range
(b) Higher top speed
(c) Enhanced endurance
(d) All of the above
Which is the oldest active aircraft carrier in the United States Navy?
(a) USS Enterprise
(b) USS Nimitz
(c) USS Ronald Reagan
(d) USS Gerald R. Ford
What is the landing technique used by aircraft to safely land on the deck?
(a) Vertical landing
(b) Hover landing
(c) Tailhook landing
(d) Parachute landing
Which of the following is not a type of catapult system?
(a) Steam catapult
(b) Electromagnetic catapult
(c) Hydraulic catapult
(d) Pneumatic catapult
Which class of aircraft carriers is currently operated by the United States Navy?
(a) Nimitz-class
(b) Ford-class
(c) Enterprise-class
(d) Independence-class
What is the name of the Russia’s aircraft carrier?
(a) Admiral Kuznetsov
(b) Peter the Great
(c) Moskva
(d) Varyag
Approximately how much did the USS Gerald R. Ford cost to build?
(a) $2 billion+
(b) $5 billion+
(c) $10 billion+
(d) $13 billion+
Where is the hangar on the aircraft-carrier?
(a) Bow of the ship
(b) Stern of the ship
(c) Superstructure
(d) Below the waterline
What was the name of the aircraft carrier commissioned by Germany during World War II?
(a) Graf Zeppelin
(b) Bismarck
(c) Scharnhorst
(d) Tirpitz
What is the approximate length of the runway on a typical aircraft carrier?
(a) 500 feet
(b) 1,000 feet
(c) 2,000 feet
(d) 4,000 feet
When was the Spanish aircraft carrier, SPS Principe de Asturias, decommissioned?
(a) 2002
(b) 2013
(c) 2018
(d) It is still in active service
What is the purpose of the catapult system on the deck?
(a) To slow down landing aircraft upon touchdown
(b) To launch aircraft into the air for takeoff
(c) To provide power for the aircraft while on the deck
(d) To maneuver aircraft into designated parking spots
Which part of the aircraft engages with the arresting wires during a carrier landing?
(a) Landing gear
(b) Wingtips
(c) Tailhook
(d) Propellers
How long usually an aircraft carrier operate at sea without refueling?
(a) 1-2 weeks
(b) 1-2 months
(c) 3-6 months
(d) 1 year or more
What is the rank of the officer commanding a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier?
(a) Rear Admiral
(b) Vice Admiral
(c) Admiral
(d) Captain
How long is the typical tour of duty for a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier captain?
(a) 1 year
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 4 years
Which was Japan’s largest aircraft carrier during World War II?
(a) IJN Taiho
(b) IJN Shinano
(c) IJN Akagi
(d) IJN Kaga
Which is a critical factor for aircraft carrier survival during combat?
(a) Speed and Maneuverability
(b) Radar Cross Section
(c) Hull Thickness
(d) Aircraft Load Capacity
Which component contributes significantly to the weight of a carrier?
(a) Hull structure
(b) Aircraft catapults
(c) Radar systems
(d) Aircraft fuel
What is the primary facility responsible for providing meals to the crew?
(a) Galley
(b) Wardroom
(c) Mess deck
(d) Foodroom
Which country originally built and commissioned ITS Cavour?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Italy
(c) France
(d) United States
What is the “island” on a carrier deck?
(a) An area for storage and maintenance
(b) The control tower and command center of the ship
(c) A designated area for refueling and rearming
(d) The location of the ship’s anchor and chain
What is the maximum speed of the Queen Elizabeth-class?
(a) 20 knots
(b) 25 knots
(c) 30 knots
(d) 35 knots
