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F-111 Aardvark

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The General Dynamics F-111 "Aardvark" was purposely-designed as a variable geometry "swing wing" platform from the outset. The variable swing-wing philosophy would allow the aircraft to utilize three pre-determined geometric wing positions that could be called upon to change the flight characteristics of the aircraft "on the fly". The first position, with wings fully extended, was to be used when the increased weight of the aircraft - due to ordnance and/or fuel - could produce additional drag properties under the wing, assisting the aircraft on take-off. The secondary position could be utilized to attain stability and speed at high subsonic speeds. The third position, with wings completely swept back against the fuselage, could be utilized for maximum "fast-dash" performance at altitude.

Country of Origin:United States
Manufacturer:General Dynamics - USA
Initial Year of Service:1967
Production:554

Focus Model:General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark
Crew:2

Length:73.49ft (22.4m)
Width:62.99ft (19.20m)
Height:17.13ft (5.22m)
Weight (Empty):47,179lbs (21,400kg)
Weight (MTOW):100,002lbs (45,360kg)

Powerplant:2 x Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-111 turbofan engines generating 25,100lbs of standard thrust each.

Maximum Speed:1,650mph (2,655kmh; 1,434kts)
Maximum Range:4,200miles (6,760km)
Service Ceiling:65,945ft (20,100m; 12.5miles)
Rate-of-Climb:25,890 feet per minute (7,891m/min)

Hardpoints:5
Armament Suite:
OPTIONAL:
1 x 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon

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xX_SNIPAz_Xx21
• 09/30/2013 8:40 am
• Level 32 : Artisan Architect
Dump 'n' Burn! Seen one of these at the air show a few years back. Dayumn they are loud, fast and just pure awesome. Well done and good choice.
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AirforceCraft
• 09/30/2013 6:29 pm
• Level 50 : Grandmaster System
Sure are! They are so loud! We used to have them here in australia but now we have the F/A-18e/f Super Hornet and EA-18g growler! Soon we get the f-35 sadly. But i'd just stick with Super Hornet and the Growler!
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xX_SNIPAz_Xx21
• 10/01/2013 7:46 am
• Level 32 : Artisan Architect
Im an aussie too! So sad on the F-111's last flight. The F-35 is cool, but nothing can replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet!
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AirforceCraft
• 10/01/2013 7:49 am
• Level 50 : Grandmaster System
well i would be jumping with joy if the f-22 replaced it but yeah no other plane can replace it!
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xX_SNIPAz_Xx21
• 10/01/2013 7:08 pm
• Level 32 : Artisan Architect
Im not a huge fan of the F-22, but it does look cool!
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