The official AHF other equipment quiz thread

Marcus · Post by **Marcus** » 18 Mar 2006 12:12

We've had several different quizes running here in the forum for a while with great success and as was pointed out, no one existed in this section so I'm starting one here too.

The rules are very simple:
The first one to post the correct answer to a question, posts a new question (must be on equipment used by the Axis not covered in the other sections) and so on.

/Marcus

Marcus · Post by **Marcus** » 18 Mar 2006 12:12

Feel free to post a question to get things started.

/Marcus

Aufklarung · Post by **Aufklarung** » 18 Mar 2006 14:21

Hi

I've been so busy lately that I haven't even had time to play about in the Quiz sections. I'm taking abreak from my studies this morning and what do I see but a "new" quiz. Good idea, Steuner.

I'm game to ask one to get the ball rolling even if it is rather easy.

What is represented in the picture?

regards
A

Steuner · Post by **Steuner** » 18 Mar 2006 21:40

Not easy... euhm...
A launch fingie for a V2??

Aufklarung · Post by **Aufklarung** » 19 Mar 2006 00:31

Hallo Steuner

I'm sorry but too small for V2 launch equipment, I should think.

Hint - This is a "vehicle" that carried "vessels". It was powered by wood and usually had 2 horsepower.

regards
A

ChrisMAg2 · Post by **ChrisMAg2** » 19 Mar 2006 08:49

In english the hints are misleading,
but it certainly is the relic of a "Gulaschkanone", a mobil kitchen.

Regards
Christian M. Aguilar

Aufklarung · Post by **Aufklarung** » 19 Mar 2006 13:44

Hi Christian

Yes, I would not have wanted the hints to absolutely give you the correct answer, would I?

Gulaschkanone is correct.

Pic source= http://www.arcticwar.com/report_laststand.html

"Vehicle"= Trailer or cart, "Vessels" = the containers the food was put in, Wood= wood fired heat, and 2 horsepower= the 2 horses that pulled it.

Over to you.

regards
A

ChrisMAg2 · Post by **ChrisMAg2** » 20 Mar 2006 09:29

Name this device and it's function:

Hint: It is/ was used in multiengined airplanes...

Regards
Christian M. Aguilar

Huck · Post by **Huck** » 20 Mar 2006 14:24

EZ 16, direction finding antenna (used for navigation), mounted on Ju-88, He-219 and so on.

ChrisMAg2 · Post by **ChrisMAg2** » 21 Mar 2006 05:55

Descibtion is correct, but the name has a typo.
So answer is only halfway complete...

Huck · Post by **Huck** » 21 Mar 2006 13:52

ChrisMAg2 · Post by **ChrisMAg2** » 22 Mar 2006 10:04

That's better. Huck, your turn!
Regards
Christian M. Aguilar

Huck · Post by **Huck** » 22 Mar 2006 13:22

Thanks Chris, I'm still confused about what part is called EZ 6.
Do you have a good web resource with descriptions of Luftwaffe aircraft radios (I'm especially interested in their modes of operation),
other than the usual http://www.laud.no/ww2 , http://www.noding.com/la8ak/e.htm , luftarchiv.net ?

Huck · Post by **Huck** » 22 Mar 2006 13:28

Now, my question.
Describe the function of this device, name the application and at least one reason why it was a first of its kind.

Huck · Post by **Huck** » 22 Mar 2006 13:34

Hint -- DON'T LOOK HERE YET

Because the picture is poor, people might have difficulties recognizing it, even if its unlikely to have seen this device before (there aren't many pictures of this device floating around - I'm very interesting in seeing better pictures of it), I will give an important hint, that will narrow down the search significantly: it is a computer.

(remember, the question is about ww2 Axis equipment)