World War II Small Arms Quiz 1. Which British submachine gun was known for its simple design and cheap mass production? Owen gun Thompson SMG Sten gun Sterling SMG 2. The American M2 aircraft Browning was typically mounted on which aircraft? Fw 190 P-51 Mustang Spitfire Yak-9 3. The British Boys Anti-Tank Rifle fired what size cartridge? .30-06 20mm .55 inch 12.7mm 4. Which U.S. aircraft was commonly armed with 20mm cannons in addition to .50 caliber machine guns? P-47 Thunderbolt P-51 Mustang B-17 Flying Fortress P-38 Lightning 5. The German MK 108 aircraft cannon fired which caliber projectile? 30 mm 37 mm 15 mm 20 mm 6. The U.S. 75mm M2 and M3 field guns were commonly mounted on which vehicles? M3 Lee and M4 Sherman tanks Jeeps Half-tracks Self-propelled artillery only 7. The Soviet PM-41 mortar was chambered for which caliber? 82mm 107mm 50mm 120mm 8. The Soviet Yak-9T was armed with what unusually large weapon for a fighter aircraft? 23 mm cannon 37 mm cannon 45 mm cannon 57 mm cannon 9. The U.S. M1917 Enfield rifle saw continued service during World War II primarily as: A sniper rifle A tank crew weapon A paratrooper weapon A training and reserve rifle 10. The British used which American-built aircraft extensively under the Lend-Lease program? B-17 Flying Fortress P-40 Warhawk A-20 Havoc P-51 Mustang You’ve reached the end of the quiz! Submit Quiz ❮ ❯
