9U3SCL1_Aviation Innovation WW2

What was one of the advancements in World War II aviation that helped protect pilots during flights?

• Parachutes for all crew members

• Enclosed cockpits

• Automatic navigation systems

• Ejection seats

What feature of World War II airplanes allowed for better aerodynamics and reduced drag?

• Fixed wings

• Retractable landing gear

• Larger fuel tanks

• Additional propellers

What advancement in World War II aviation allowed for more powerful flight capabilities?

• Solar-powered engines

• Jet engines

• Engines that were more powerful

• Glider technology

What was developed during World War II to enhance the accuracy of weapon deployment from airplanes?

• Laser-guided systems

• Bombsights

• GPS targeting

• Remote control bombs

What motivated advancements in aircraft design and performance during World War II?

• The need to control the seas

• The need to control the air

• The need to control land operations

• The need for faster communication

Which of the following was NOT a major category of the American fleet in World War II?

• Fighters

• Bombers

• Transport

• Submarines

Which type of World War II aircraft was specifically used to carry large loads of bombs?

• Transport

• Fighters

• Bombers

• Gliders

What was the main use of transport aircraft in World War II?

• Air-to-air combat

• Dropping bombs

• Delivering troops and supplies

• Surveillance

How did World War II fighter aircraft compare to their World War I counterparts in terms of mission performance?

• They performed more types of missions

• They performed similar missions with more efficiency

• They performed fewer missions

• They were less effective

Which of the following was NOT a role of World War II fighter aircraft?

• Attacking enemy infantry units

• Escorting friendly bomber squadrons

• Transporting troops

• Protecting friendly ships