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