Aircraft Nicknames
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Sounds like a lot of these 'nicknames' are just silly terms created and known by a limited few over a bunch of beers. A few, like the Warthog are actually well-known. One need only look at the Katana and the GIV to prove me quickly correct.
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Lieutenant eater
The straight-wing Republic F-84 Thunderjet = "Lieutenant Eater." Also called "The Hog," possibly because early engines were underpowered.
Also, the F-84B = "Mechanic's nightmare."
(Models A through E were straight-wing; the swept-wing derivative started with the F model, the "Thunderstreak").
Also, the F-84B = "Mechanic's nightmare."
(Models A through E were straight-wing; the swept-wing derivative started with the F model, the "Thunderstreak").
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The MD-11 - also known by some as the Mega Death II.
Cripple 7 used to be a nickname for the 777 in BA, mainly because of the many technical problems with the GE engines when first introduced.
Ref the Blackburn Buccaneer - I believe it was known as the Banana because in development it was labelled the "Blackburn ANA" (Advanced Naval Aircraft". Hence Black Banana.
Cripple 7 used to be a nickname for the 777 in BA, mainly because of the many technical problems with the GE engines when first introduced.
Ref the Blackburn Buccaneer - I believe it was known as the Banana because in development it was labelled the "Blackburn ANA" (Advanced Naval Aircraft". Hence Black Banana.
The MD-11 - also known by some as the Mega Death II.
Cripple 7 used to be a nickname for the 777 in BA, mainly because of the many technical problems with the GE engines when first introduced.
Ref the Blackburn Buccaneer - I believe it was known as the Banana because in development it was labelled the "Blackburn ANA" (Advanced Naval Aircraft". Hence Black Banana.
Cripple 7 used to be a nickname for the 777 in BA, mainly because of the many technical problems with the GE engines when first introduced.
Ref the Blackburn Buccaneer - I believe it was known as the Banana because in development it was labelled the "Blackburn ANA" (Advanced Naval Aircraft". Hence Black Banana.
MD-11 aka 'Scud' (you never knew where it was going to land)
It was actually the ARNA, standing for A Royal Naval Aircraft, this being an entry in an employee competition to suggest a name. Once it was spoken, and pronounced as the Black Banana, it wasn't chosen. It did however stick with many people, a sort of early Boaty McBoatface, and has stood the test of time.
ISTR the Boeing 707 was known as the "Bendy Boeing".
Just watch the wing and engines in turbulence, or on landing with full reverse when the outboard engines start surging when they ingest the inboard engine's exhaust.
Just watch the wing and engines in turbulence, or on landing with full reverse when the outboard engines start surging when they ingest the inboard engine's exhaust.