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F-111 AARDVARK

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The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark is a retired supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. Production models of the F-111 had roles that included attack (e.g. interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear weapons capabilities), reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Aardvark comes from a South African animal that has a long nose and hugs the terrain. It is an Afrikaans word that translates literally as "earth pig"—hence the aircraft's "Pig" nickname during its Australian service.

Developed in the 1960s by General Dynamics under Robert McNamara's TFX Program, the F-111 pioneered variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and automated terrain-following radar for low-level, high-speed flight. Its design influenced later variable-sweep wing aircraft, and some of its advanced features have become commonplace. The F-111 suffered problems during initial development, largely related to the engines. A fighter variant intended for the United States Navy, the F-111B, was canceled before production; it was intended for aircraft carrier-based roles, including long-range interception. Several specialized models, such as the FB-111A strategic bomber and the EF-111A electronic warfare aircraft, were also developed.

Carries:24× 1000LB Bombs

AG2:Sweeped Wings
AG4:AIRBREAK
AG6:Carpet Bombing 
VTOL:FLAPS 

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 64.0ft (19.5m)
  • Length 73.4ft (22.4m)
  • Height 18.0ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 20,089lbs (9,112kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.684
  • Wing Loading 47.9lbs/ft2 (233.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 419.8ft2 (39.0m2)
  • Drag Points 15119

Parts

  • Number of Parts 257
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,469
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