General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark - Wikipedia
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), …
The RAAF F-111G 'G-Model Pig' - Air Power Australia
The RAAF F-111G aircraft retain the USAF (SAC) EW suite, and thus have the most capable ECM fitted to any aircraft in the Southern hemisphere. Compared to the basic F-111C airframe, the F-111G carries an additional 585 USG of JP-4 fuel which is about 3,500 lb or 11% more than the basic capacity.
General Dynamics F-111 · The Encyclopedia of Aircraft David C. Eyre
May 19, 2019 · Originally known as the TFX, the F-111 series of strike aircraft was designed to replace the Republic F-105 Thunderchief as a low-altitude, tactical, strike fighter and deep interdiction aircraft with supersonic dash speed at sea level.
General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark - National Museum of the …
The F-111F was one of the most effective Allied aircraft in Operation Desert Storm (1991), flying more than 2,400 sorties against Iraqi strategic sites, vehicle formations and hardened bunkers. In all, 566 F-111s of all series were built; 106 of them were production F-111Fs.
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After 7 years in storage, the website dedicated to preserve interest in the General Dynamics FB-111A is back online. Learn more about the Strategic Air Command FB-111A and the F-111G in service with the Tactical Air Command and the Royal Australian Air Force. Visit www.FB-111.net
General Dynamics F-111A/C/G and RF-111C - ADF-SERIALS
Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G 68-0277. First flight 24/12/70. The RAAF F-111G delivery flights departed from McClellan AFB (Sacramento, California) and routed via Hickam AFB, Hawaii and Pago Pago, American Samoa.
F-111 - USAF.com
The F-111G is assigned to the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Force Base and is used in a training role only. The G model is a converted FB-111A. The conversion made minor avionics updates and strengthened the aircraft to allow its use in a more dynamic role as a fighter aircraft.
F-111 and FB-111 Aardvark - Airplanes Online
The F-111 was designed in an attempt to meet United States Air Force and U.S. Navy requirements for a tactical fighter bomber. It was the first production swing-wing aircraft. The wings are set forward when more lift is needed, for takeoffs and landings or low speed flight.
F-111 - Lockheed Martin
The F-111 is the first production airplane with a variable sweep wing—a wing configuration that can be changed in flight. The wing provided outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. With wings fully extended, the F-111 could take off and land in as little as 2,000 feet.
Aircraft: General Dynamics F-111G Aardvark - Aero Web
RAAF F-111 crews prefer the \'G\' as it is faster, easier to fly and has a increased rate of climb. Australia is now the sole operator of what is still the fastest aircraft in service with any Western air force; unfortunately these magnificent aircraft will be retired prematurely around 2010.