10,000 MILES NON-STOP

10,000 MILES NON-STOP

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The video discusses the importance of long-range bombers in the absence of long-range missiles, highlighting a demonstration flight of six B-52 bombers from Florida to New York via Buenos Aires. The bombers, capable of carrying H-bombs, demonstrate their global reach and efficiency by completing a 10,600-mile journey in under 22 hours, showcasing the strategic capabilities of manned bombers in the missile age.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for relying on long-range bombers according to the transcript?

They are more cost-effective than missiles.

Long-range missiles are not yet available.

They can carry more passengers.

They are faster than any other aircraft.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft is highlighted as part of America's Strategic Air Force?

C-130 Hercules

B-52 Bomber

F-16 Fighter Jet

A-10 Warthog

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the demonstration flight, what was the route taken by the B-52 bombers?

Florida to California via Mexico

Florida to New York via Argentina

California to Florida via Brazil

Texas to New York via Canada

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate speed of the B-52 bombers as mentioned in the transcript?

300 miles an hour

500 miles an hour

400 miles an hour

600 miles an hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the B-52 bombers to complete their journey from Buenos Aires to New York?

Just under 26 hours

Just under 20 hours

Just under 24 hours

Just under 22 hours