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Eighth Air Force Museum, Barksdale AFB Louisiana
General Dynamics FB-111A 'Aardvark' SN: 68-0284

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Description
Notes: Bomber version of F-111A.
  Manufacturer:General Dynamics
  Base model:F-111
  Designation:FB-111
  Version:A
  Nickname:Aardvark
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Fighter
  Modified Mission:Bomber
  Serial/Bureau Number:68-0284
  Location:Eighth Air Force Museum, Barksdale AFB Louisiana

Specifications
  Length: 73' 6" 22.4 m
  Height:17' 5.1 m
  Wingspan: 70' 21.3 m
  Wingarea: 550.0 sq ft 51.0 sq m
  Empty Weight: 47,481 lb 21,533 kg
  Gross Weight: 110,646 lb 50,179 kg
  Max Weight: 114,277 lb 51,826 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-7 (A/B 20,350 Lb)
  Thrust (each):10,800 lb 4,897 kg

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 151 mph 243 km/h 131 kt
  Max Speed: 1,452 mph 2,338 km/h 1,263 kt
  Climb: 23,418 ft/min 7,137 m/min
  Ceiling: 57,000 ft 17,373 m