QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your United States Military Aircraft?

Jackson Sawa|History|4 Mar 2024

What is the purpose of the WC-135 Constant Phoenix?

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What is the job of the WC-135 Constant Phoenix?
Retry Correct Incorrect The purpose of the WC-135 Constant Phoenix is to collect samples from the atmosphere for the purpose of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions. This aircraft is also referred to as the “weather bird” or “the sniffer.”
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CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN/AFP via Getty Images
CHAIDEER MAHYUDDIN/AFP via Getty Images

What is the purpose of the WC-135 Constant Phoenix?

  • To stay stationed on aircraft carriers
  • To collect samples from the atmosphere
  • To help train Air Force Academy students
  • To transport goods overseas
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