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Description
| Notes: ALL-WEATHER, tactical fighter with variable sweep wing, crew capsule (2 CREW) . | ||
| Manufacturer: | General Dynamics | |
| Base model: | F-111 | |
| Designation: | F-111 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Aardvark | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Fighter | |
Specifications
| Length: | 73' 6" | 22.4 m | |
| Height: | 17' 1.5" | 5.2 m | |
| Wingspan: | 63' | 19.2 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 46,172 lb | 20,939 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 70,000 lb | 31,746 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 98,850 lb | 44,829 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-3 (A/B 18,500 Lb) | ||
| Thrust (each): | 9,800 lb | 4,444 kg | |
Performance
| Cruise Speed: | 685 mph | 1,103 km/h | 596 kt |
| Max Speed: | 1,452 mph | 2,338 km/h | 1,263 kt |
| Ceiling: | 57,000 ft | 17,373 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Air Force Flight Test Center Museum | Edwards AFB | California |
| Canon AFB | Canon AFB | New Mexico |
| Nellis AFB | Nellis AFB | Nevada |
| Sheppard AFB Air Park | Sheppard AFB | Texas |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
F-111A on display
Air Force Flight Test Center Museum | Canon AFB | Nellis AFB | Sheppard AFB Air Park | |
United States Air Force Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Robert (Bob) Azevedo Newhall, CA | I was a hydraulic system mechanic assigned to the 430th TFS from Jan.1969 to July 1972. Enjoyed working on the
F-111-A at Nellis AFB. Many fond memories of co-workers and friends including Bill Wiese,Stewart Nielson,Bill Derr, John Waters,Scott McCreary,Grant Wood,Michael Setlock. 05/05/2012 @ 16:15 [ref: 56766] |
| Robert (Bob) Azevedo Newhall, CA | I was a hydraulic system mechanic assigned to the 430th TFS from Jan.1969 to July 1972. Enjoyed working on the
F-111-A at Nellis AFB. Many fond memories of co-workers and friends including Bill Wiese,Stewart Nielson,Bill Derr, John Waters,Scott McCreary,Grant Wood,Michael Setlock. 05/05/2012 @ 16:14 [ref: 56765] |
| Penguin , AZ | FEB 2012
I remember working Rochester N.Y., General Dynamics, before they moved to Fla. I was an Expediter for parts for Fiii and F111A. There was a rumor about wing retraction problems. I remember it may have been assciated with: Mil. Spec. RCO7143J Resistor Pad, as I was called on carpet by Bird Col. as to why production lines were down. I discovered that sais Resistor Pad was THE SAME as in F111....but different Mil. Spec. number. Col. was pissed. Not at me. He told me to use same part, and I did. Production lines were up and running by next shift!/ Classic SNAFU. ANYBODY OUT THERE GOT ANY INFO RELATIVE TO ABOVE? PLEASE EMAIL ME. My LIGHT is "fadeing" Proud Father of Deceased Marine. 02/26/2012 @ 08:05 [ref: 53348] |
| John Carter pickerington, OH | I was with the 474th from October 1972 to November 74.I was the crew chief on 68-060 white at Takhli Jan 73 to Sept 73.I understand more now than then. 11/02/2011 @ 16:52 [ref: 49948] |
| Bill Horton Canberra, ACT Australia, OTH | Might need your help again...
http://www.qam.com.au/aircraft/f-111/most-faq.htm We managed to keep the pigs flying for 37 years and retired them late in 2010. Now what do we do with them? Appears they are too important to give back to the people who paid for them and are destined for the knacker's yard. An operational RAAF aircraft that was older than many who looked after them late in their life. 05/15/2011 @ 04:21 [ref: 38022] |
| jim bacon rochester, MN | i forgot to add my e mail jimx60@charter.net 12/24/2010 @ 12:01 [ref: 34875] |
| jim bacon rochester, MN | iwas a crew chief at nellis 67-70 i remember all the early
f-111a such as 67-015 025 alot of great memorys freinds sgt ken olson,sgt daby sgt williams doc hollidy giv me a email some time. 12/24/2010 @ 11:57 [ref: 34874] |
| jim bacon rochester, MN | iwas a crew chief at nellis 67-70 i remember all the early
f-111a such as 67-015 025 alot of great memorys freinds sgt ken olson,sgt daby sgt williams doc hollidy giv me a email some time. 12/24/2010 @ 11:57 [ref: 34873] |
| James Walker Cambridge, OH | I was a crew cheif on a F111A with the 430th Tac Fighter Squadron, 474th Tac Fighter Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada from December 1968 to June 1972. Great airplane and alot of great memories. jimandrobie@hotmail.com. This note in memory of Lt. Colonel William Coltman, kia Southeast Asia. 11/28/2009 @ 14:43 [ref: 25350] |
| James Walker Cambridge, OH | Any guys from the 430 Tac Fighter Squadron, 474th Tac Fighter Wing at Nellis AFB, Nevada 1968 to 1972 give me a jingle. Alot of great memories. Jim 11/28/2009 @ 13:51 [ref: 25349] |
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