Just Plane Crazy, Military Edition Mystery Cache
Just Plane Crazy, Military Edition
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Difficulty:
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Terrain:
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Size: 
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Welcome to G and C's Just Plane Crazy Mystery Series, Military
Edition. Enjoy!
The cache is NOT at the listed coordinates! Going there
will not help you find this cache. However, solving the easy
puzzle below will reveal the caches true coordinates, and have you
on your way to signing the log.
The cache is at the following coordinates:
N(a)(b) (c)(d).(e)(f)(g)
W(s)(t)(u) (v)(w).(x)(y)(z)
Solve the puzzle for the numbers that correspond with the
lower-cased letters above, and you will have your cache.
SU-(w)(e) This
Russian aircraft is a fourth generation multi-role fighter,
developed from the SU-27. As of 2008, the Russian Air Force
had 12 of these jets in their fleet. It is capable of speeds
up to Mach 2.35, and has a service ceiling of 59,100
ft.
Boeing C-(t)(u) This large
military transport aircraft is used for rapid strategic airlift of
troops and cargo to main operating bases or forward operating bases
throughout the world. It was built to replace the C-130 in
the 1970s, and is now used by the US, UK, Australia, Canada, NATO,
and Qatar.
F-1(d) This General Dynamics
multi-role jet fighter aircraft was originally designed as a
lightweight, day time only fighter. Over 4,400 of this
aircraft have been produced since being introduced in 1976.
This aircraft is used in the Air Forces of 26 world nations.
SR-(x)1 Built by Lockheed, this
aircraft was an advanced, long range strategic reconnaissance
aircraft capable of speeds over Mach 3. Standard procedure
for evading surface-to-air missiles in this plane was simply to
accelerate. 32 of these planes were built, with 12 of them
lost in accidents, none of which were caused by enemy actions of
any kind. This aircraft had a service ceiling of 89,000
ft.
Fairchild Republic A-1(f) An
American single seat, twin engine aircraft developed in the 1970s,
this planes hull incorporates over 1,200 lbs. of armor.
Designed to provide close air support, its primary weapon is the
GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling type cannon, which fires 30mm uranium
depleted armor piercing shells at 2,100 or 4,200 rounds per
minute. That's a lot of rounds per minute.
Lockheed C-(s)(a)(g) Over 40
models of this four engine turbo-prop aircraft serve with 60 of the
worlds nations. One of the most versatile airframes in
existence, this plane is used for airborne
assault,
search and rescue, scientific research support, weather
reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol and firefighting,
as well as being used as a gunship.
General Atomics MQ-(y) This
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was originally called the "Predator
B." Powered by a 950 shaft-horsepower turboprop engine, this
is the first hunter/killer UAV used for long endurance, high
altitude surveillance. It is 36 feet long, and has a wingspan
of 66 feet.
F-(z)(b) This twin engine,
supersonic, two seat, variable sweep wing aircraft saw its last
days in service in 2006, after 22 years in service. Used
primarily by the US Navy to replace the F-4, it is now only in
service with the Iranian military.
KC-1(v)(c) Almost identical to
another plane in this puzzle, the KC version of the same plane is
used by the United States Marine
Corp
for aerial refueling tanker and as a tactical
airlifter.
The
cache itself is a small container, easily found when at the
coordinates. However, it can be a pretty high traffic area
during the day time and weekends because of the nearby store, and
where you are makes you look a little weird anyway. Please do
not try to make this grab without looking around you first!
Parking is right next to the cache, so you should be able to use
your car to block yourself from peoples views. Please take
advantage of this hint, as grabbing this cache without being seen
will be VERY difficult if anyone is around. And of course,
please place it back carefully, and as you found it (or as you know
it should be if the last person put it back carelessly). Oh,
and good luck!
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Gur ZD-(l)'f avpxanzr vf "Gur Erncre".