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About This Quiz
Do you know the difference between an Apache and a Black Hawk, or an Abrams tank and a Humvee? Can you tell an F-22 from a Fighting Falcon, or a HIMARS from a Dragon Runner? If you consider yourself an expert on military equipment, take our quiz to see if you can recognize these machines from a single image!
And you thought choosing a car was tough! Military vehicles face challenges most civilians never dream of, which means vehicles used in combat must be specially designed to handle the job. These machines not only transport people, equipment and supplies, but also play a role in defense, attacks and reconnaissance missions, as well as building and repairing roads and fortifications out on the battlefield.
Of course, not just any machine will do; these combat vehicles are armored to protect troops and equipment from everything from ambushes to landmines, gunfire to grenades. They must be strong enough to withstand heavy fire, yet nimble enough to cruise through land, sea and in the air with ease. On top of all of that. they must be armed for battle, equipped with guns, rocket launchers and other weapons designed for attack.
Think you can ace this combat vehicles quiz? Click through to find out!
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CH-47 Chinook
AH-64 Apache
The AH 64 Apache is an attack helicopter that's been used by the U.S. Army since 1986. Designed to fly in all kinds of conditions or light, it's equipped with an M230 machine gun to take down enemy planes.
M1030 M1 Motorcycle
Humvee
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F-22 Raptor
H-34 SeaHorse
AH-64 Apache
M9 ACE Excavator
Introduced in the '80s, the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover -- or ACE -- is a tracked vehicle designed to build and remove obstacles out in the field. This could involve building roads for troops, or removing roads and defenses used by the enemy.
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M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle
The M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle -- the Hercules stands for heavy equipment recovery combat utility extraction system -- is designed to perform repair and retrieval work on the battlefield. It can be used to tow a tank or even get it back into operation after a breakdown or attack.
Dragon Runner
UH-1 Iroquois
Cougar AVGP
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AH-64 Apache
M1030 M1 Motorcycle
M1 Abrams Tank
In service since 1980, the M1 Abrams Tank is named for General Creighton Abrams. One of the heaviest tanks on the battlefield, the Abrams is the primary tank used by both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.
M1070 HET
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
UH-1 Iroquois
MH-6 Little Bird
M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle is a tank designed to carry personnel out to the battlefield. It can carry six passengers while protecting them from small fire, and has up to six firing ports for weapons.
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AH-64 Apache
RG-31 Nyala
M1030 M1 Motorcycle
Sometimes military personnel need a vehicle that's more nimble than the typical tank. The M1030M1 motorcycle, which was based on the Kawasaki KLR 650, serves as a convenient way to travel through the battlefield, carrying messages, light cargo or personnel.
MH-6 Little Bird
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R-11 Refueler
Dragon Runner
CH-46 Sea Knight
The CH-46 Sea Knight was put into action by the U.S. Navy and Marines as early as 1964. This medium-lift copter comes with twin-turboshaft engines and is nicknamed the Phrog.
Humvee
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R-11 Refueler
In use since 1989, the R-11 Refueler is the primary mobile refueling vehicle used by the U.S. Air Force. It can carry up to 6,000 gallons of fuel, and dispense them at a rate of 600 gallons per minute.
SH-3 Sea King
F-22 Raptor
Cougar AVGP
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CH-47 Chinook
MH-6 Little Bird
SH-3 Sea King
F-22 Raptor
Used by the U.S. Air Force since 2005, the F-22 Raptor is a twin-engine fighter craft. It can reach Mach 2 speed and is known for its aerodynamics and stealth.
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F-22 Raptor
Buffalo Armored Vehicle
iRobot Warrior
The iRobot Warrior is an unmanned remote-control robot. It weighs just under 300 pounds, but can move objects weighing as much as 500 pounds.
AH-64 Apache
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M1126 Stryker Tank
Rhino Runner
M117 Guardian
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a supersonic fighter aircraft. It was introduced into service by the U.S. Air Force in 1978, and can be recognized by its frameless canopy.
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Rhino Runner
M1 Abrams Tank
Humvee
The high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, or HUMVEE, is a light duty truck used in the military since the mid-'80s. The use of this vehicle during the Gulf War made it popular with civilians, leading to the development of street-legal versions.
Cougar AVGP
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Humvee
F-5 Tigershark
Designed in the '70s, the F-5 Tigershark is a single-seat, twin-engine aircraft. An updated version introduced in the '80s as the F-20 was a startling failure that never matched the success of the original.
Dragon Runner
Cougar AVGP
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M117 Guardian
M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier
First used in the '60s during the Vietnam War, the M-113 Armored Personnel Carrier was nicknamed the Green Dragon by the Viet Cong. It's designed to carry infantrymen into battle, and can accommodate up to 11 passengers.
RG-31 Nyala
Cougar AVGP
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AH-64 Apache
RG-31 Nyala
M58 Wolf
CH-47 Chinook
Named for the native people of the Pacific Northwest, the Ch-47 Chinook is one of the fastest military helicopters. This twin-engine heavy-lift transport vehicle was first used by the Army in the 1960s.
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UH-60 Black Hawk
Named for a Native American war leader, the UH-60 Black Hawk was introduced in 1979. This four-blade, twin-engine machine has been used by every branch of the U.S. military, and you may recognize it from the 2001 Ridley Scott film "Black Hawk Down."
M117 Guardian
Rhino Runner
V-22 Osprey
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V-22 Osprey
The V-22 Osprey combines a helicopter with a turboprop airplane. It was introduced in 1997 -- a response to failures of Operation Eagle Claw during the Iran Hostage Crisis.
RG-31 Nyala
F-22 Raptor
Buffalo Armored Vehicle
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Rhino Runner
F-22 Raptor
M1070 HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter)
The M1070 Heavy Equipment Transport, or HET, is a transport vehicle strong enough to carry a tank. Used by the U.S. Army, it was introduced in 1992.
MH-6 Little Bird
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MH-6 Little Bird
M142 HIMARS
The M142 HIMARS -- High Mobility Artillery Rocket System -- consists of a M1140 truck equipped with a powerful rocket launcher. It's been in use by the U.S. military since 2005.
Dragon Runner
AH-64 Apache
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CH-53E Super Stallion
The CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy-lift helicopter introduced in 1981. Used by both the U.S. Navy and the Marines, it's strong enough to lift armored vehicles and recover damaged or destroyed aircraft.
F-16 Fighting Falcon
OH-58 Kiowa Warrier
M142 HIMARS
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R-11 Refueler
H-34 SeaHorse
Humvee
AAV7 Amphibious Assault Vehicle
The AAV7 is an amphibious assault vehicle introduced in 1972. Nicknamed Amtraks because it rides on a set of tracks when on land, it is designed for ship to shore transport and combat.
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M1126 Stryker Tank
H-34 SeaHorse
AH-64 Apache
MH-6 Little Bird
The MH-6 Little Bird is a light attack helicopter that some soldiers have nicknamed the Killer Egg. Introduced in 1980, it has a top speed of 175 mph.
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OH-58 Kiowa Warrier
The OH-58 Kiawa Warrior is a four-bladed helicopter used by the U.S. Army starting in 1965. The single-engine copter is used for reconnaissance , attack and defensive missions.
M1030 M1 Motorcycle
CH-47 Chinook
Humvee
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F-16 Fighting Falcon
AH-1 Cobra
The AH-1 Cobra is a single-engine attack helicopter introduced in the '60s. Also known as the Huey Cobra or Snake, it has largely been replaced by the Apache.
Buffalo Armored Vehicle
Rhino Runner
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Rhino Runner
The Rhino Runner is an armored bus introduced in 2008. Covered with bulletproof armor, it is used to carry both military and civilian personnel in war-torn areas.
M1 Abrams Tank
UH-1 Iroquois
R-11 Refueler
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UH-1 Iroquois
M58 Wolf
The M58 Wolf is a mobile smokescreen. This tank emits a smoke cloud that can be up to 3 miles long to hide troops and equipment on the battlefield.
SH-3 Sea King
MH-6 Little Bird
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AH-64 Apache
M109A6 Paladin
The M1096A Paladin is a tank-like vehicle that rides on track. A central turret houses a .39-caliber Howitzer.
M117 Guardian
M1070 HET
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R-11 Refueler
RG-31 Nyala
The RG-31 Nyala is a 4x4 multipurpose infantry vehicle. Popular with the United Nations and similar organizations, it provides a high level of mine and blast protection as it transports passengers.
H-34 SeaHorse
UH-1 Iroquois
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Buffalo Armored Vehicle
F-16 Fighting Falcon
AH-64 Apache
Oshkosh Striker
The Oshkosh Striker is an ARFF -- or aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle. It's used to fight fires, and comes equipped with a piercing nozzle called a snozzle, which delivers water or flame retardants directly where they are needed.
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F-22 Raptor
Buffalo Armored Vehicle
The Buffalo Armored Vehicle is a part of the mine-resistant ambush-protected, or MRAP, class. It has a top speed of 65 mph and a 30-foot robotic arm that can be used to disable mines and explosives.
M1070 HET
H-34 SeaHorse
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R-11 Refueler
Dragon Runner
M1 Abrams Tank
SH-3 Sea King
The SH-3 Sea King is one of the first amphibious helicopters ever produced. It was introduced in 1961 as a tool for taking on Soviet submarines during the Cold War.
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M1126 Stryker Tank
R-11 Refueler
F-16 Fighting Falcon
LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle
The LAV-25 is a light armored vehicle that can be used on land or in calm waters. It has a top speed of 62 mph, and has been used by the Marines since 1983.
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F-22 Raptor
UH-1 Iroquois
M1030 M1 Motorcycle
H-34 SeaHorse
The H-34 SeaHorse was introduced in the '50s and produced through the 1970s. This piston-engined helicopter was used by many U.S, military branches, including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
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CH-47 Chinook
M117 Guardian
M1126 Stryker Tank
M1097 Avanger
The M1097 Avenger is equipped with short-range missiles for air defense from the ground. The U.S. Army has used this machine since 1990.
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Humvee
M1070 HET
UH-1 Iroquois
Part of the Huey family of military helicopters, the UH-1 Iroquois was introduced in 1959. It was used during the Vietnam War, and was originally named the HU-1, or Huey.
Cougar AVGP
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Cougar AVGP
The AVGP in the Cougar's name stands for "Armored Vehicle General Purpose," but there's nothing general about this machine. Equipped with a propeller, it can cruise along on land or in the water, and has been in use since the 1970s.
SH-3 Sea King
UH-1 Iroquois
M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle
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M117 Guardian
MH-6 Little Bird
M1126 Stryker Tank
The M1126 Stryker Tank is used by the U.S. Army, and can carry nine infantrymen plus a two-man crew. At just 19 tons, it's lighter and more maneuverable than many other tanks, and can reach a maximum speed of 62 miles per hour.
UH-1 Iroquois
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M1126 Stryker Tank
MH-6 Little Bird
Dragon Runner
M117 Guardian
The M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicle is designed similar to the Humvee, but has a higher level of arms and armor. Introduced in 1999, it has a mine-resistant hull for use in areas exposed to IEDs.
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M1 Abrams Tank
Dragon Runner
The Dragon Runner is a military robot used for sentry and reconnaissance purposes. At only 20 pounds, it is lightweight enough that it can be moved or even thrown with ease.
M1070 HET
AH-64 Apache
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Black Knight
The Black Knight is a UGCV, or unmanned ground combat vehicle. It looks like a tank, and is equipped with a machine gun mounted in a turret, but doesn't require a crew inside the vehicle to operate it.
H-34 SeaHorse
AH-64 Apache
M117 Guardian
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